Heather "People Inspire Me"

Name: Heather
Age: 34
Sign: Aries
Occupation: Janitor / entrepreneur / Artist / Film maker / Starving student
I grew up in: Bay Area
I currently live in: Chico, Ca.
You can find me: Down Town
You will never find me: Home
Your website or Charity you are passionate about: None

1.) Who or what inspires you? People, all kinds of people

2.) What is difficult for you? Crowds

3.) What is your biggest regret? I don't think I have any

4.) What are you most proud of? My mind

5.) What do you want to do before you die? Travel around the world

Jennifer "Inspire And Be Inspired"

Name: Jennifer
Age: 34
Sign: Aries
Occupation: Restaurant Manager
I grew up in: Indiana
I currently live in: Ohio
You can find me: Makin Pizza!
You will never find me: At a KKK rally.


1.) Who or what inspires you?
People inspire me everyday.

2.) What would you want to change about yourself?
My lack of will power

3.) How would your friends describe you?
Not right in the head.

4.) What are you most proud of?
Being able to pull it all Togther before it was to late.

5.) What do you want to do before you die?
Inspire and be inspired

Susan "I'm Most Proud Of My Sister"

Name:Susan
Age:48
Sign:Caproicorn
I grew up in: Arizona
I currently live in: Arizona
Occupation: New Business Proposal Preparation/Negotiation
You can find me:Forever Learning
You will never find me: Sky diving

1.) Do you love what you do? Why? Presuming we are speaking occupation then nope I can't say that, I don't at all mean this in a negative way but I can't say I love what I do because it doesn't inspire me, drive me, or move me. But I do however love that across the years and lifes lessons, I've somehow developed the ability to touch others in a positive way. More and more I recognize this and really...that is what I do.

2.) What are you most proud of? At this moment I'm most proud of my sister. She just ran in her first triathelon. 2.2 mile swim in freezing water followed by a 125 mile bike ride, then a maratholon. OMG are you kidding me. She finished in 14 hours and in the 65th percentile for her age group and smiled the whole way through. Very inspiring and emotional.

3.) What life experience has strengthened you the most? The death of the first relationship I had that really taught me what love, exposure and vulnerability were really about. It took me a long time to get over the emotion and heartbreak, but today I'm so at peace with myself, my place in life, I actually like myself and I've discovered a spiritual side that never existed before. For alll this, I'm amazed and thankful really.

4.) Who has been the most influential person in your life? Too many to count really, not just one, but many. Sometimes I'm influeneced much later by something a person did years earlier. I guess it just takes time to catch up to the lesson. For me anyway, many people have been a huge influence in the lifelong learning process.

5.) What would you want to change about yourself?
You know, I really can't complain and if I wanted to then I should just do it.

Sue "My Parents Inspire Me"

Name: Sue
Age: 50
Sign: Libra
Occupation: Insurance Agent
I grew up in: Albany, OR
I currently live in: Waldport, OR
You can find me: Camping, horseback riding or working on craft project
You will never find me: Hanging with mean people
Your website or Charity you are passionate about: South Lincoln Scholarship Foundation

1.) Who or what inspires you? My parents. The are both gone now. Both where Mayors of my small town. They sat on every committee, did local and state wide activities, fundraised, they were like ambassadors. They taught us kids that you had to give back - to be able to receive. Their loss is and was huge to our family. We all taught our kids to give back. And, most all of us volunteer to this day. My parents showed us how to be a family unconditionally. There was a time for the family unit and times that they got away themselves (not enough times). We always looked forward to hearing about there adventures. They showed us how to grow.

2.) What is difficult for you? Mornings before 10am. Horse chores start at 5:30am. Do you see my problem????

3.) What is your biggest regret? Not finishing college and becoming a police officer - FBI - CIA - secret service.

4.) What are you most proud of? That's easy. My 3 girls. They are the best young ladies on the face of this earth. They are so different and fight like sister - but will defend each other to death. They make me laugh - they have given me gray hair - they take my breath away. How I could have created such incredible people is beyond me. (The oldest was featured on April 6th).

5.) What do you want to do before you die? walk on coals, go to a Nascar race, go on a sled ride, see a rodeo, camp 8 month out of the year, go skiing again, visit Vermont, run a 5K, learn to line dance, learn sign language, start a business, sky dive, back pack, take a cruise to Alaska, live in the snow, go to hunting camp for 10 days, do the race for the cure, see a musical, have a star named after me, There's more - but this is a good start.

Victoria "Taking The Leap"

Name: Victoria
Age:32ish
Sign: Gemini-Cancer. Summer Solstice baby!
Occupation: Editorial Assistant for a Lesbian publishing house, freelance writer.
I grew up in: Sunny Southern California
I currently live in: Rainy, foggy, beautiful England
You can find me: Climbing through ruins, chasing sheep, curled up reading a mound of books. Sometimes all at the same time.
You will never find me: eating frogs legs.
Your website or Charity you are passionate about: my blog on myspace. I love the views, the ideas, the depth of the people who read and respond.

1.) Who or what inspires you? People who are gentle souls, who laugh even in the face of adversity, who never say a bad word about someone else, who always try to learn and share.

2.) What is difficult for you? Walking without tripping. I'm a huge clutz.

3.) What is your biggest regret? Leaving things unsaid, not handling things that should have been handled.

4.) What are you most proud of? Taking the leap, and moving to a country I'd never been to in order to be with my partner.

5.) What do you want to do before you die? Visit the rain forests all over the world and compare them. Learn and share as many ideas and concepts and smiles as I can.

Carole "Keep Going Even When Things Are Hard"

Name: Carole
Age: 40
Sign: Sagittarius
Occupation: 7th grade teacher (English and History)
I grew up in: Auburn, CA
I currently live in: Sacramento, CA
You can find me: on the American River Bike Trail, training for half marathons
You will never find me: actually winning one of those half marathons
Your website or Charity you are passionate about:
www.runninforrhett.com

1.) Who has been the most influential person in your life? My mom, without a doubt. She raised me with more inner strength than I ever thought I would have, with a strong faith and the ability to keep going even when things are hard.

2.) What would you want to change about yourself? I wish I was thinner and more fit. I'd love to see what it feels like to be one of the "fast people" who pass me in races! I'm a walker, so the runners always pass me by in droves.

3.) Is there something you would do differently if you could go back in time? I would have studied harder and focused on more important things in high school instead of having my head in the clouds all the time. I limited my opportunities because my grades were not great.

4.) How do you measure success? When I finish an event I've been training for, no matter how long it takes me to get to the finish line.

5.) What is your most prized possession? My beautiful children, though they are not really a possession. For material possessions, I would have to guess that my grandmother's collection of Vietnam War medals, pins and patches is the most prized thing I have. She worked as a flight attendant during the war and volunteered to work flights the soldiers were going into Vietnam on. The guys would give her patches and pins off their uniforms. She kept every single one.

Tina "You Learn To Appreciate The Little Things"

First Name:Tina
Age:36
Sign:Taurus
I grew up in:St. Petersburg, Fl (til 11y/o) San Diego,Ca the rest of my fabolous youth years till I joined the Army in 94'
I currently live in:Long Beach, Ca
Occupation:Soldier medic/ F/T student
You can find me:near the ocean/ always outdoors...I love it
You will never find me:doing drugs of any sort
Your website or Charity you are passionate about:ST. Judes Research, American Cancer Society, DAV

1.) What (person, goal, dream) gets you out of bed each day? A better tomorrow, the desire to make a difference. Knowing I'm one day closer to accomplishing my goal as a Physician Assistant

2.) What life experience has strengthened you the most? my 15 month tour to Iraq and the lives I've impacted and have impacted me. You learn to appreciate the little things.

3.) What would you want to change about yourself? My temper and how easily I become frustrated

4.) What do you want to do before you die? Marry a beautiful woman and have a family.

5.) What is your most prized possession? My Health

Nikki "You Will Never Find Me On Drugs"

Name: Nicole
Age: 37
Sign: Aquarius
Occupation: Government worker
I grew up in: Whittier, CA
I currently live in: Columbia, MD
You can find me: at home or at work
You will never find me:on drugs!!
Your website or Charity you are passionate about: Focus on a cure of Parkinson's Disease
Marilyn and Kennedy are proof that miracles exist...

1.)Describe your perfect day
The sun shining and my kids are happy and healthy.

2.)What are you most proud of?
My two girls they are IVF miracles, my husband, my degree

3.)What would you like to change about yourself?
I would like to change my living location to the west coast!

4.)Who or what inspires you?
My girls, my husband, my mom, my brother

5.)What do you want to see or do before you die?
My grandchildren finish college or get married or both!

Becky "You Will Never Find Me Bored"

Name:Becky
Age: 34
Sign: Libra
I grew up in: Florida
I currently live in: Florida
Occupation: Campus Director and Instructor
You can find me: On my bike or at the beach
You will never find me: Bored
Your website or Charity you are passionate about: Alzheimer's research and the Lance Armstrong Foundation (Livestrong. com)

1.) What has been your greatest loss in life? My Grandfather passing away. He was my strength, my inspiration, my main motivator. Even though he passed away 2 years ago last month, he continues to be my inspiration and my motivator.

2.) What life experience has strengthened you the most? Moving away for college, learing to do and be and survive on my own taught me so much about the world and about myself.

3.) What would you want to change about yourself? My stubborness.

4.) How do you want to be remembered? Laid-back, easy-going, fun-loving, caring, loyal, trustworthy, generous.

5.) What is your most prized possession? As far as material items are concerned, my Grandfathers' college diploma and pilots' license and aircraft mechanic license.

Wendy "Capable Of Super Human Strength"

Name: Wendy
Age: 39
Sign: Aquarius
Occupation: High School Science Teacher
I grew up in: Foster City, CA
I currently live in: Durham ,CA
You can find me: chillin' in my hammack
You will never find me: hating
Your website or Charity you are passionate about: Any breast cancer or diabetes charities, in memory of my mom

1.) What (person, goal, dream) gets you out of bed each day? The knowledge that every new day holds amazing, new experiences for me. Ya know? All the things that make me smile. Little things like a red wing blackbird on a fence, a great sunset followed by an amazing moonrise, or my daughters laughing, really good music that moves my soul and my body, meeting new people, learning about myself, hiking a beautiful canyon, swiming at Salmon Hole, really good food! The prospect of any of these things will get me out of bed. How will the world amaze me today?

2.) What life experience has strengthened you the most? Three actually. The births of my two daughters for sure. Having Cat & Cal tested my physically and emotionally. Mostly physically. Did I mention that my youngest was 11.1 pounds? I now know that I am capable of Super Human Strength. Lastly, my divorce. I learned that I can emotionally overcome anything. I learned that filling your heart with bitterness and anger does not feel good and should not be held on to for long. I learned that in the middle of all of that pain and chaos comes a great calm. I learned that I will always be ok, if not better than ok. It is good to walk around this planet knowing that I can survive all of the curve balls that life throws my way.

3.) What would you want to change about yourself? Wish I was a bit more disciplined with money.

4.) What do you want to do before you die? Become an organic gardener and go to culinary school. Random, I know, but it is a dream of mine to grow beautiful, healthy food and prepare amazing yet simple and delicious meals for me and my family.

5.) What is your most prized possession? hmmmm...Something that I would be really sad to have taken away? Ummm, I guess that would be pictures of my kids growing up. Pictures really help jog my memory. Pictures and a ring that my mom gave me for my 35th birthday. She intended to leave it to me in her will when she passed away but she gave it to me early so that she could watch me enjoy it. She died 4 years later and I wore it every time I saw her. That makes me happy.

Jill "I Am Most Proud Of Being Selfless"

Name: Jill Catherine
Age: 45
Sign:Libra
I grew up in: The San Francisco Bay Area
I currently live in: Sacramento, California
Occupation: Teacher and Writer
You can find me: on the playground during recess!
You will never find me: at a horror movie!
Your website or Charity you are passionate about: dyslexia. tv

1.) How do you measure success? I measure success by the lives I touch. If I am doing my job as a human being, the people I serve will be blessed, which to me, is success.

2.) What are you most proud of? I am most proud of having the strength to never compromise my principles and values. This is not easy and I have spent most of my adult life single, but I have been able to think and reflect without distractions, make decisions on the direction of my journey without sacrifice, and most importantly, I am able to serve the needs of many children because I have the physical and mental solitude I need to process the enormous amount of suffering I witness on a daily basis. In short, I am most proud of being selfless.

3.) What life experience has strengthened you the most? Raising my son as a single mother.

4.) Who has been the most influential person in your life? The esoteric teacher and writer, Alice Bailey, from whom I learned the real secret to life: Teach Love.

5.) What is the hardest part of your day? The hardest part of my day is when I have to leave school knowing many of my students must face difficult times when they go home, if they even have a home. I work with Title 1 students who are at, or below, the poverty level and they live in very stressful environments.

What is the best part of your day? The best part of my day is walking to my classroom in the morning, giving and receiving hugs from all the students at school. There is no better feeling than to hear a young child shouting: "Hi Miss King" as they run across the playground to get their hug!

Julie "Our Voice Is Our Tool"

Name: Julie
Age: 39
Sign: Cancer
Occupation: Technical Product Manger
I grew up in: Anaheim, Ca
I currently live in: Irvine, Ca
You can find me: On my bike
You will never find me: smoking
Your website or Charity you are passionate about: National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, www.ovarian.org, it is a great website for getting information about Ovarian cancer. There are symptoms to be aware of, but unfortunately they're very subtle so most women ignore them. The more we talk about it, the more women are aware and there will be more of a chance for an early detection. One of the reasons so many woman have died from ovarian cancer is because they don't know the signs or symptoms and by the time it's diagnosed it's in advanced stages. Our voice is our tool let's get out there and talk about it.

What is the first thing that you think of in the morning? Can one think of 2 things at once? Coffee because the smell wakes me and the weather because it determines the activities for the day.

Who or what inspires you? People who experience life

Is there something you would do differently if you could go back in time? No, all the roads I have traveled have gotten me where I am today. I've made a lot of mistakes and it's those mistakes that have become lessons learned.

How do you measure success? By the relationships I have in my life

What is your most prized possession? My loyalty

Mercedes "Modest And Human"

Name:Mercedes
Age:43
Sign:Taurus
I grew up in:El salvador, central america
I currently live in:El segundo, California
Occupation: Director of R&D bakery division
You can find me:On the food industry
You will never find me:putting down people
Your website or Charity you are passionate about:world helping children from around the worldwide vision

1.) What (person, goal, dream) gets you out of bed each day? my mom's still 77 years old works full time and is always happy.

2.) What life experience has strengthened you the most? starting again from cero when I came to usa due to the war in my country

3.) What would you want to change about yourself? give more time to my self.

4.) How do you want to be remembered? as modest and human.

5.) What is your most prized possession? my soul and spirit

Steph "You Can Find Me By A Nice Fire"

Name:Steph
Age:39
Sign:Gemini
I grew up in:Nashville Tn and Florida
I currently live in:Goodlettsville Tn
Occupation:medical field
You can find me:by a nice fire
You will never find me:in a bar
Your website or Charity you are passionate about:www.aspca.org


• 1.) How do you measure success? by reaching your goal through small achievements!

• 2.)What would you want to change about yourself? my sleeping habits!

• 3.) How do you want to be remembered? as someone who made a difference...

• 4.) What is your recurring dream? about my brother who passed away last year...he comes to me mumbling something.

• 5.)What is the hardest part of your day? What is the best part of your day? hardest is driving in traffic,best is making someone smile =)

Andrea "Proud of Being a Positive Influence"

Name: Andrea "Rat"
Where did you grow up? Corpus Christi, TX.
Where do you live today: Norman, OK.
Occupation: Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor, Coach, Model, Athlete
you'll find me laying on the grass watching clouds or watching the stars
you WON'T find me in the smoking area.
My website is www.myspace.com/ratandrea, and the charity I am most passionate about is www.animalfunds.org


Let's see---my dream job. Wow, I love so many things. I'd have to say that I do have my dream job. I supervise the radiology dept. at a hospital, and I also coach on the side.

I am most proud of being a positive influence and inspiration to people.

My greatest loss in life has been the loves that I have lost.

Who would I like to meet? Ted Turner and Mary Slaney.

The hardest part of my day is getting out of bed! LOL! The best part of my day is when I am running.

Jaimie "One Day I Will Have My Own Gym"

Name: Jaime
Age: 32
Sign: Virgo
I grew up in: Grand Haven, MI
I currently live in: Grand Rapids, MI
Occupation: Insurance Adjuster and Certified Personal Trainer
You can find me: In a gym
You will never find me: At an AA meeting

1.) Do you love what you do? I love being a personal trainer, helping others break barriers they never thought they could, all while getting in the best shape of thier lives!

2.) What are you most proud of? The work I do with my clients.

3.) What life experience has strengthened you the most? Going away to college.

4.) Who has been the most influential person in your life? There are several, but I would say I mostly look up to strong women, empowered women.

5.) What would you want to change about yourself? My day job, working for the man everyday. ONe day I will have my own gym.

Amy "Life Is An Adventure"

Name: Amy
Age: 33 going on 17 :) (i can be a goofy kid at times)
Sign: libra
I grew up in: oklahoma and then the bay area of california
I currently live in: the san francisco north/east bay
Occupation: juvenile corrections officer....and yes, it is HOT! :)
You can find me: in my free time, i am probably with my dog, watching a movie,sitting in a coffee shop people watching, drinking beer in a dive bar, or pondering life's unknowns.
You will never find me: i would never say "you would never find me" doing anything. life is an adventure and i try to take as many opportunities to learn new things as i can.
Your website or Charity you are passionate about: anything political, specifically gay politics. basic human rights worldwide.

1.) Do you love what you do? Why?
i love interacting with the kids that i work with. i love watching instinctual survival mechanisms kick in, hearing their stories, and just being the best mentor i can be. however, i hate the beurocracy that i have to deal with.

2.) What are you most proud of?
geez...being healthy and happy. a good person. kind and empathetic. compassionate. i like that no matter where i am in life, i can still laugh.

3.) What life experience has strengthened you the most?
my father dying when i was at a very vulnerable age (15). to work through that has been an amazing journey.

4.) Who has been the most influential person in your life?
my mom. hands down, without a doubt. she is the strongest, most female centered, feminist, spiritual, doesn't take any bull shit woman i know. so strong but vulnerable. i love her for teaching me to be that way and not apologize for it.

5.) What would you want to change about yourself?
to have patience. to stop and look at the world more closely. find some spiritual comfort.

Brandi "Kids Get Me Out Of Bed"

Name: Brandi
Age: 35
Sign:Scorpio
I grew up in: Kansas
I currently live in: Kansas City
Occupation: I own an IT/Engineering Consulting company
You can find me: Watching a very stupid movie right now!
You will never find me: hmmm... need to think about this one
Your website or Charity you are passionate about:
http://www.cfwshops.org/

1.) What (person, goal, dream) gets you out of bed each day?
My kids

2.) What life experience has strengthened you the most?
Adopting my kids

3.) What would you want to change about yourself?
Nothing

4.) What is your favorite food?
sushi

5.) What is your most prized possession?
Material: I'm not sure that I have anything that I couldn't live without... okay my dogs!

Amanda "Proud of my Integrity"

Name: Amanda
Age: 37
Sign: Capricorn
Where I grew up: San Diego
Where I live today: San Diego
Occupation: Massage Therapist
You can find me: Outside on a sunny day
You will never find me: Shopping for porn
Charity I am passionate about: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Make a wish, or Lions Tigers and bears.

1.)Who or what inspires you? People who make a difference.

2.)What are you most proud of? My integrity.

3.)What has been your greatest loss in life? My sister. She was my best friend.

4.)Who would you like to meet? Charlize Theron

5.)What is the hardest part of your day? What is the best part of your day? Dealing with people. Being at home.

Lisa "You Will Never Find Me Sitting Still"

Name: Lisa
Age: 46
Sigh: Virgo
Where do you live: Mertztown, PA
Occupation: Medical Transcriptionist
You can find me: on the computer or exercising like running
You will never find me: sitting still for too long, too much to do.
Habitat for Humanity

1. Who has inspired you? I guess I would say that my parents inspired me. They taught me to be a good person, a caring person, a reliable person and to be proud.

2. What are you most proud of? Finally being strong enough to admit that I am gay. It has taken me 39 years of hiding. I am also most proud to say that my children are a part of the military and support our country without conviction.

3. What is your greatest loss? My dad.

4. Who would you like to meet? I would like to meet the president elect Obama. He seems to be a normal person like the rest of us.

5. What's the best part of your day and the hardest part? The hardest part of my day is thinking of my little granddaughters who I have not been able to see or talk to since I moved to PA. The best part of my day is to go to sleep and wake up with the one I have waited my whole life for, my partner Jo.

Chris "Perfectionist, Loyal, And Driven"

Name: Chris
I grew up in: San Francisco Bay Area
I currently live in: San Francisco Bay Area
Occupation: Sales Manager, Google
You can find me: online all day, everyday
You will never find me: in a shopping mall, i hate shopping
Your website or Charity you are passionate about: kiva.org, americanheart.org

1.) Do you love what you do? Why? I love being a father and husband before any paid job. I am thankful for my family first. I also love my day job because I am fortunate to work for a great company that constantly innovates and appreciates it's workforce. I enjoy being challenged everyday with a new problem to solve. I am never satisfied with my output, I always think I can do better, just when I think I've hit a milestone, I push for the next. I guess I have issues, but who doesn't?. :-)

2.) What are you most proud of? My siblings, we all came out pretty well, I think it has a lot to do with having amazing parents.

3.) What brings you joy? My daughter running into my arms when I come home each day. I also enjoy watching my wife compete as a triathlete, she amazes me with her mental strength and physical endurance. I wish I had half the drive that she does.

4.) Who has been the most influential person in your life?
My father, he was my coach, my hero and an example for me as a father. I only had 25 years with him, he passed away so young, there is not a day that goes by that I don't wish I could thank him for the family he created. If you are reading this and you haven't thanked both your parents today, please do so.

5.) How would your friends describe you? Perfectionist, loyal and driven.

Samantha "You Will Never Find Me Wearing Pink"

Name:​ Samantha
Age: 40
Sign:​ Cancer / Leo cusp
I grew up in: Oceanside, CA
I curre​ntly live in: Santee 'Hicksville - Yes on Capital of the World' CA
Occup​ation​:​ Architect (almost - darn licensing exam!) and full-time student
You can find me: Outside playing or hunched over a computer
You will never​ find me: At a fashion boutique or wearing pink
Your websi​te or Chari​ty you are passi​onate​ about​:​ So many to choose from... child abuse is a subject that I never ignore the charity or organization working to help abused children.

1.) What (​perso​n,​ goal,​ dream​)​ gets you out of bed each day? Oh, I have no problem getting out of bed... it's falling asleep with so much to do, so much to think about and so many goals to reach... plus I have 3 boys... there's no way I can get away with staying in bed for too long?

2.) What life exper​ience​ has stren​gthen​ed you the most?​ My first 17 years... life can't get much worse than that, which means I only have incredible things to look forward to!

3.) What would​ you want to chang​e about​ yours​elf?​ Procrastination... sometimes, it's ok... but most of the time it creates far more work for me later on than if I would have just done it... sooner.

4.) What has been your great​est achie​vemen​t?​ 3 incredibly loving and social boys... my career... and if you ask me in 2 years, I will say that I finally finished my degree and that darn architecture licensing exam!

5.) What is your most prize​d Possession?​ I don't think I have a prized possession? Not much into material things, as far as 'prizing' them... if there were a fire here, I would grab the dogs, get the boys to each grab a cat... pick up the frog habitat... and the laptop and hard drive with all my projects on it (because that's livelihood related)... and pile into the car... everything else can be replaced and really, I doubt if we need any of it at all...

Jessica "Inspire others to seek help from mental ilness(es)"

Name: Jessica, AKA "Peaches"
Age: 23 years old
Sign: Virgo
Where you grew up: I grew up in Southern CA, the Long Beach area.
Where are you now? I currently live in VA but will be returning to CA as of News Years 2009.
You will never find me at a club. Can't stand them.

1. My dream job was always to become a professional ballet dancer. I was classically trained in ballet from the ages of five to twenty two. Unfortunately, I had to stop dancing for health reasons but I would love to pursue it someday still. For right now, what I want to focus on is my writing, which is a great passion of mine. I want to reach out to the public and share my story and inspire others to seek help from their mental illness(es), which is what I suffer from.

2. I am most proud of the relationships I have with people, whether they be family, friends, etc. I nurture those relationships and have never faltered when I am needed. I have earned the trust and vulnerability of many people and I believe that to be priceless. I am also very proud

3. My greatest loss in life has been the past eight years from which I have suffered from anorexia and bulimia. The illnesses have stolen so much time and cost me so much: relationships with people, my health, stability, money, and my sanity. Through this ongoing struggle though, I do not regret what I have been through for I know that even while I am still not in recovery and very weak, it has also strengthened me beyond measure. And one day, I do hope to recover and share that triumph with others.

4. I'd like to meet Katherine Moennig because, well, she's just the most beautiful creature I've ever seen and her personality is one of a kind.

5. The hardest part of my day is getting out of bed each morning. With the eating disorder and depression, anxiety and paranoia I deal with, having to start my day takes willpower and motivation. The best part of my day is when I talk with my family, since they are 3000 miles away in CA.

Char "Saving the Life of Another"

Name: Char
Age: 40
Sign: Capricorn
I grew up in: California & Nevada
I currently live in: Newport Beach
You can find me: I am not that hard to miss…..
You will never find me: Laying my hands on another human in anger.
Your website or Charity you are passionate about: The REACH Foundation. They help addicts and alcoholics get treatment and sober living homes.

1.)What is your dream job? Working a personal security/body guard job for a certain artist and touring the world doing that job. Writing.

2.)What are you most proud of? Saving the life of another, delivering a baby (a couple of times) and my sobriety which allows me to be of service to others.

3.)What has been your greatest loss in life? My friends, several of them killed in the line of duty. This Thanksgiving marks 16 years my friends and coworkers died in a helicopter crash helping a patient.

4.)Who would you like to meet? Stephanie Miller, I love her humor and her radio show. Other than that, I am really not star struck. Perhaps Oprah to pitch a book deal!

5.)What is the hardest part of your day? What is the best part of your day? The hardest part of the day is the morning. I am not a morning person. The best part of my day is any time I get to help another.

Amanda "The Ocean is Very Important to Me"

Name: Amanda-- nickname duff
Age: 36
Sign: Cancer
I grew up in: Savannah, Georgia
I currently live in: Columbus, Georgia
Occupation: Physician Asssitant
You can find me: working
You will never find me: cheating
Your website or Charity you are passionate about:

1.)What (person, goal, dream) gets you out of bed each day? the endless opportunities this world holds

2.)What life experience has strengthened you the most? initiation into Reiki

3.) What would you want to change about yourself? increase my confidence in my abilities

4.)Describe the landscape of the place you grew up. How did that landscape affect you? live on the east coast... the ocean is very important to me and is where I go when I need to think.

5.)What is your most prized possession? my life

Eileen "Anything is Possible"

Name: Eileen
Age: 33
Sign: Aquarius
I grew up in: Germany
I currently live in: Maryland/USA and Hessen/Germany
You can find me: ergsmile@yahoo.com
Your website or Charity you are passionate about: Breastcancer and Kids charity around the world....



1.)What is your dream job? Adventurer in Mind - I take what I get, build my knowledge and strength to enjoy life.

2.)What are you most proud of? Being who I am.

3.)What has been your greatest loss in life? Nothing - always look out for something new in life "anything is possible".

4.)Who would you like to meet? People like me - passionate toward life, loyal in person and creative in mind.

5.)What is the hardest part of your day? What is the best part of your day? ...I live the moment - Im responible toward myself and love ones, do whatever I like to do -Sport/Photography/Art etc, enjoy People/Travel/Fun-time and stay away what doesnt make me happy in this case every day is the best.

Michelle "My Clients Inspire Me"

Name: Michelle
Age: 44
Sign: Virgo
I grew up in: Overland Park, Kansas
I currently live in: Overland Park, Kansas after living on the East Coast for 15 years.
Occupation: Criminal Defense Attorney
You can find me: in Court.

You will never find me: wishing that I had made my amends.
Favorite Website or Charity about which I am passionate? The Shepherd's Center Central (Kansas City, MO) a non-profit organization that serves the needs of the elderly in Kansas City and Johnson County, Kansas. I am a member of their Board of Directors. Their website is:http://www.sccentral.org/

1. Who or what inspires me? I am a criminal defense lawyer and I have found that my clients inspire me to really stand up for someone else in this world. Everyone, even those who have done terrible things, deserves to have someone on their side. Revenge is an easy emotion. But forgiveness and acceptance, those will take years for these folks to assimilate into their lives. I strive to get beyond my own inhibitions and truly be an advocate for another human being.

2. What am I most proud of? Going back to school to become a lawyer as a second career. I graduated from law school 10 years after graduating from undergrad.

3. What has been your greatest loss in life? The loss of my daughter that I raised as my own, and her siblings, the twins, to their biological parent following the ending of our 8 year relationship.

4. Who would you like to meet? Jeanette Winterson, my favorite author.

5. What is the hardest part of your day? What is the best part of your day? The hardest part of my day is getting up early in the a.m. as I am a night owl when left to operate on my own time clock. What is the best part of my day? I used to say that my kids were "the best part of my day" and although I they will always hold that place for me, the best part of my "now" is effecting change the lives of others.