I can hardly believe that I have not yet written one of these for Kitty. I truly admire and adore her and think that she is both a dear friend and an excellent role model. If you have not already met Kitty, you owe it to yourself to do so. Happy Birthday, Sweetie!
She’s a Great Teacher: Kitty has been a phenomenonal cooking instructor to me. By this, I don’t just mean that I have been able to successfully make everything she has taught me how to make, though that I have been is certainly due to her teaching and culinary skills. There is much more that makes her a truly great teacher. First, my lessons with her started because I mentioned I didn’t know how to cook and she offered to teach me. That speaks volumes about what a giving person she is, but it also shows that she loves sharing her talents with others and helping them get the same pleasures she does. Similarly, she communicates her passion through her lessons in a way that has allowed that same passion to rub off on me. Moreover, she goes the extra mile to make sure her lessons are clear, she gives praise when it is deserved, and I have no doubt that the first time I royally screw something up, she will provide honest, constructive, sensitively phrased criticism. If Kitty were to ever decide that she wants to teach professionally, I would be proud to call her my colleague.
She’s Open: One of things I most appreciate about Kitty is how open she is. She regularly displays courage and vulnerability by sharing some very personal and very sensitive stuff with all of us. Many of those entries, but not all of them, come from her Heal my Heart goal, the entries under which often inspire me and help me heal my own heart by discussing things that I can relate to and vocalizing similar demons to the ones I am battling myself. I truly admire and value her willingness to share her true self with all of us on here and am grateful for her willingness to allow me to get to know her.
She’s Giving: Kitty is truly one of the most giving souls I have had the pleasure to meet on here. In addition to the other gifts mentioned elsewhere in this entry that she gives us, she also regularly gives from her heart. I have often posted entries or comments on here that expressed something that was bothering me. Kitty regularly takes the time to answer those concerns and give me some advice and in the case of my recent fears, help me not feel so silly about them. I have noticed her doing this with others as well. The past four months have been made much easier for me through the efforts of several people on here, and Kitty is definitely one of those people. I have often seen entries from 43Ters expressing anger or sadness over something, only to find a comment from Kitty following it that gives that same combination of encouragement and advice. Whether it be a friendly word, a cooking lesson, or a powerfully written entry, almost every day since she and I have met has brought me a gift from her.
She’s Artistic: I truly love Kitty’s artistic side. While many of her goals reflect this artistic side, she often displays it in her everyday life as well. From things like the Frieda Kahlo onesie she bought for her little peanut to the beautiful photographs she shares with us, Kitty regularly fills my life with artistic beauty. In addition, she is a great source for conversation about art, music , literature, and many other forms of creative expression. She has a sharp mind with much to offer to any conversation that she chooses to join.
She’s Excited to Become a Mother: My absolute favorite thing about Kitty is easily the excitement she shows about becoming a mother. I love listening to her share that excitement, I enjoy seeing all of the cute stuff she has bought for her little peanut, I look forward to her sharing new baby bump and sonogram pictures, and I get teary when I read about her write about the love she already feels for her baby. Every baby should be so lucky to be born to a mother who loves it as much as Kitty not only will love hers, but clearly already does.
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