See, I have all of these huge dreams, but right now I'm faced with the grim reality of my situation. So, since I crave turning everything I dream of into a reality, I think it makes sense to look at women who have accomplished their dreams. People that I look up to. Of course there are women in my family who have shaped who I am as a woman. But then there are women in my profession who completely exemplify what I want to be as a journalist. They are cool, they are intelligent, and the craftsmen of words. They are leaders, and trend-setters and now the winners of Pulitzers.
Yes, when I grow up I want to be a mix of Michelle Singletary, Robin Givhan, Teri Agins and Sonceria Messiah-Jiles. Sprinkled with a little Jaci Wilson-Reid and Crystal McCrary Anthony. Not only are they intelligent, accomplished and absolutely fabulous, but they all have tests...leaving them with amazing testimonies.
It is so easy to think that people wind up with careers of their dreams by happenstance. But, the reality is that we all must make sacrifices, and we must all work hard for those dreams. People serve as my motivation. When I see other people on their hustle, and when I read about women like these who are where I want to be, it makes me want to work that much harder.
They carry themselves with such superb elegance and class. But, simply put, they are doing the damn thing, and I'm beginning to see that you can do that. You can soooo do that.
So, the real question is: how do you get there? Can you really have it all?
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