My T is my best female role model, by far. I can't think of any celebrities that I would call role models. I would need to know them personally to be able to give them that title.

My T shows excellent balance in her life. She can laugh off the little stuff, and conserve her energy for the things that matter. She's made me realize how important that is. I am a much more laid-back and relaxed person thanks to her. She is one of the few people I know who is completely unattached to dogmas, and yet manages not to judge those who choose to let dogmas be their guide. She is compassionate, always.

On a side note, she is in her late 40's and has amazing fashion sense. Fashion has NEVER been my strong suit. I said to my husband one evening that when I'm our T's age, I would love to be as cool as she is. He joked "then why don't you start now?" (he really was kidding - and I snorted wine out my nose when he said it!)