Who is my idol? It is a common question asked many times during a persons life and up until recently I usually answered without even a second thought to it. Usually my idol was the same as everyone else's.
Ellen DeGeneres because she is extremely funny and gives away the best stuff on her show.
My Mom because she's my mom.
Cher because she has the best costumes during her performances and she was the first concert I ever went too.
One of my idol remains the same but the reason behind why she is my idol definitely has a deeper reason. The following are my Idols:
1. My Mom
She is incredible and not just because I spent 9 months in her stomach kicking her every chance I got. My mom worked full time when we were growing up. She was a police officer with the Calgary Police Service and she juggled three kids. My dad worked away a lot when we were kids so it was pretty much just us and my mom. My mom volunteers more then any other person I know which is great. Ever since I can remember she has been coaching community basketball and she continues to be part of that today being the President of Calgary Minor Basketball. These are all jobs where she has received no cheque in the mail for her services. My mom continues to put herself ahead of others and has always been the most loyal friend to someone. She will always go out of her way to help someone in need. Its this selflessness that really makes me appreciate the mom I have.
Ellen DeGeneres because she is extremely funny and gives away the best stuff on her show.
My Mom because she's my mom.
Cher because she has the best costumes during her performances and she was the first concert I ever went too.
One of my idol remains the same but the reason behind why she is my idol definitely has a deeper reason. The following are my Idols:
1. My Mom
She is incredible and not just because I spent 9 months in her stomach kicking her every chance I got. My mom worked full time when we were growing up. She was a police officer with the Calgary Police Service and she juggled three kids. My dad worked away a lot when we were kids so it was pretty much just us and my mom. My mom volunteers more then any other person I know which is great. Ever since I can remember she has been coaching community basketball and she continues to be part of that today being the President of Calgary Minor Basketball. These are all jobs where she has received no cheque in the mail for her services. My mom continues to put herself ahead of others and has always been the most loyal friend to someone. She will always go out of her way to help someone in need. Its this selflessness that really makes me appreciate the mom I have.
2. My Grandma
Another extreme cliche but nonetheless one of the most important people that I have ever had in my life. When I was in grade 8 my Grandmother passed away but that did not change the impact she had on my life. My grandmother raised 7 kids all while her husband spent a lot of time away at work. She attended Springbank United Church every Sunday that she was home up until her passing. She volunteered everywhere she could be it the church, Springbank Park for All Seasons, and the Springbank schools where her kids attended. Just before her death in December 2001 she was awarded the Governor's General Award for her volunteering. My Grandmother was like my second mom and I spent most of childhood over there learning how to bake cookies and cakes and to play a mean game of "Rummy". I can only hope to be half the woman my grandmother was. I look up to her and appreciate everything that she has taught me. (She's in the middle of the photo)
3. There are many other people that I look up to in my life and that I attribute who I am today because of them. My idols are no longer people who are beautiful and funny. It comes down to what they have taught me about life and how they have lived their life. I am thankful to my two idols and I love them very much. Without them I would not be the person I am today.
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