This is a very loosely quoted line from one of my absolute favorite people in the world. And it’s a sentiment that only she could pull off with such three-snaps-in-Z-formation** style.
Before she had her blog GwenniePie, Gwen guest posted for me (part I over at Amy in Ohio and then part II at The Big Piece of Cake) about her incredible weight loss and life reinvention story.
But the inspirational part isn’t about her running the Marine Corps Marathon or meeting the man of her dreams. What really makes her muse-worthy is that even when she was overweight and thinking that she needed a change, she STILL thought she was pretty fan-fucking-tastic.
That kind of self confidence is rare and exactly what makes Gwen EVERYONE’S favorite (I’m not particularly original in this). So she is my Muse* this week.
I strongly suggest that you read her wonderful guest posts (see above for links) and start reading GwenniePie which will now chronicle her year of getting back into running AND planning her wedding which I’m sure will be the party of the century.
Need more convincing? Read THIS.
Love you Gwen!
*I find that almost all of my inspiration comes from people. So you can expect all of my Monday Muses to be about people that I think everyone should know.
**If you have no idea what I meant by that Z snap thing – it’s the “Zorro snap” from Men on Books. I know – anything from In Living Color is now almost obscurely old school, but I’ve had that in my head all day and couldn’t resist.
Don’t forget to grab a button and add your Monday’s Muse link over at Cinnamon & Honey every Monday!
Kudos to Gwen! Men On Books was great.Dad and I are just decrepit enough to never have heard of the Zorro Snap and thought that little clip was hilarious.
WEEEEE!!!!! Thanks Kate! I am sooo excited to be your Monday Muse! H and I are sitting here on the couch and I just squealed when I saw this post in the reader! Everyday I remind myself to be the inspiration I know I am and to keep living life! XOXOX
I discovered Gwen through your blog here and I totally feel like I know her in real life. I LOVE her blog and LOVE her story and LOVE her too. Hope to meet her for real one day soon! Fabulous muse!
Wow, what a great inspiration indeed. I love that quote!
I love the idea of a Muse being someone inspiring! That gives me something to think about.
I remember reading one of these posts but now I need to go back and check them all out!
Great muse!
What a beautiful woman and what an inspiring story! Her positive attitude is electrifying, and I wish her tremendous success as she tackles her new goals!
love the idea of using a blogger as your muse. one of my favorite things about blogging is how we inspire and support one another. i've always been so grateful for your support, kate!
What a sweet post!
Great idea. I'm looking forward to checking out Gwen's blog.
I love your Monday muses!!
Oh, I am ALL OVER the Z-snap. It's a classic go to for em-FA-sis when needed. ;-)