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Most people remember the site, sounds, smells of important moments in their lives.   I remember what I was wearing.    Nearly four years ago to the date,  I sauntered into the room in my black fitted shirt dress and my kitten heeled, d’orsay zebra pumps.   I  had chosen to wear black – because honestly – I was the black horse for this gig.  I was too young.  Too inexperienced.   Sitting at the table in the historic building was a panel of women waiting to interview me for Junior League President.  I sat in the head chair.   There was a definite tension in the air.   My heart was beating all kinds of fast.   I had no idea what I was doing here – interviewing for such a stoic, well respected position.    At that moment those twelve eyes were on me.  I reached into my slimline black briefcase.  I pulled out my resume — it was pink.

The tension gave way to laughter.   Everyone recognized my nod to another savvy go-get-’em blonde- Elle Wood.

In the past few years –  I’d forgotten just how fun and inspirational Elle can be until I stumbled across this trailer on the SheSeeks Site.    Just watching this makes me smile.

Not only does it make me smile…it makes me remember a time  when I thought I could do anything.   ANd then I think to myself.  What’s changed?   You know what?   Let’s see – I have a few more experiences on my resume.  I have learned a few more life lessons.   And if I’m really honest with myself – I  still feel like I can do anything.     What about you?    Are you in a rut this morning?    Is it a case of the Mondays?    Maybe you are letting your Monday’s become your everydays?

Whether you are blonde, brunette, a fiery red head or have a head full of gray,  we all  on some level identify with Elle.    Now is the time to remember that wide eyed girl you used to be.   Pull out  that pink sheet of paper.   At the top, write your dream.    Underneath your dream, make that  mundane to-do list for the day.  However, add one more thing – list one activity that will get you closer to your dream.   It’s YOUR dream.  No one else can do it.  The world has been waiting on it.  So hop to it, sister.  Sign up for the class.   Request the information.  Set up the appointment.  Buy the book.   Make the call.    Then promise yourself by the end of of the day – you’ll have that one thing done.

Tomorrow – make that same mundane to-do list all over again and add one new thing that gets you closer to your dream.

Oh,  this is too easy, you say?    Is that devil sitting on your shoulder whispering “you can’t do that”?  Well, my sweet friends,  it’s time to channel your best Elle Woods and say …. “Watch me!”