Finito!

Sorry, i got distracted by other things, most that didn't much matter. I finished the book, although not the study guide. I will get to that. I hope.

Chapter 10: Mom and I are a lot alike. At least that's why i think we argue as much as we do. She wants what's best for me and I don't want her to think that I can't do it. I don't know. But I love her. And there is so much about her I hope to emulate.

Never had sisters. But I've got you girls. Friends over the years that have given me love. People who stick around even when i'm not 'pretty' inside or out. That's sisterhood. I hope I do the same for you.

I think, with daughters, whether I ever have any officially is something that I do have. My readers. Most are girls (methinks) and I really do want to impress upon them through my stories, some good ideals. Most of my girl characters are strong and have good senses of self. It's all romance, but often there's more than just the guy. Well, half of the time.

And in my real stories, I'm trying to do the same. Create realistic female characters who are more than just looking for a guy. I guess they are my daughters.

Chapter 11: Okay, who doesn't want to be a Warrior Princess? I love the idea that we are ones. I've never wanted to be in a war story, but i do get excited when i hear about missions and the work people do for God. I would love to be a warrior. To be strong and mighty.

I like that the book says things like "But often, there is not a man present in a woman's life to fight on her behalf." (195) I guess, I'm fortunate enough to have my dad to do that for me. He probably always will too.

But I'm warming to the idea of being a woman on my own. At least for now. With God in my corner, I can be a warrior princess. A daughter of the king who can kick butt by loving and giving and standing strong. Tis thrilling.

I think I overdo vulnerable. So it's not offering my heart or vulnerability. It's doing it when it's needed. That's what I have to learn.

Chapter 12: I have always wanted to impact the world. Mostly by performing, but i think I've had that desire for a long time. The book says that I'm (we're) irreplaceable. I may not ipact the world in such a way that I'll be remembered by historians, but there is something specific that God wants me to do. I just have to figure out what. Telling stories, maybe. Being me and loving people, definitely.

I think in rereading this book, I've had time to remember and dwell on ideas that I read so quickly last time that I cried, but didn't set into motion. I hope in rereading that I'll take much more to heart and practice. That's the goal.

I hope it was good for everyone. That it opened your eyes to new ideas or reiterated some old ones. That it gave you all something to be excited about being you. You too Chris!!