My Role Model

November has always been extra special because it's the month we've always celebrated my grandmother's birthday. I don't talk about my her often enough even though I think about her almost everyday and still follow her words of guidance. She was my role model and there's no doubt I am who I am today mainly because of her. She just understood me and we had this incredible bond I've never had with anyone else.

Even though she left us 5 years ago, I can't let November come and go without honoring and remembering my forever best friend and role model.

Some random memories and things Granny Helen taught me:

~ that ice cream is much better topped with chocolate chips, sprinkles, coconut flakes (basically any of her random baking ingredients).

~ how to give a good back massage or scratch while we watch movies during one of my many sleepovers.

~ how to be empathetic, loyal and loving and the importance of helping those in need.

~ how to host a "high tea" party. She hosted tea parties for her group of lady friends up until her last days. I would often help assist with odds and ends.

~ my love of accessories and dressing up every outfit with different earrings or necklaces is definitely because of her.

~ to have a sense of humor and be silly sometimes. You can see her trying to get the last drop of eggnog in the photo below just to make us laugh. 

My favorite memories of my Granny could go on forever but I'm not a mushy person so those things stay in my heart. The holidays will never be the same without her though. She made it special.

xoxo