Oh, Jackie O.

I caught up on my "Project Runway" season 8 episodes last night, and my favorite one by far is the most recent Thursday night challenge, which required the designers to create a modern-day Jackie O. sportswear outfit.

I don't just love the woman because we have the same name (although, it is kind of nice). Her style is sophisticated, yet confident and relaxed. Her marriage may not have been perfect, but sometimes I like to think that her wardrobe was her coping mechanism and made her feel put-together and ready to take on the world. Isn't that what every woman's wardrobe should do?

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Greg Mortenson

Have you ever met someone so selfless, and so full of hope and spirit, that you can't help but want to jump onto the stage and give them the biggest hug ever?

We saw Greg Mortenson on Tuesday night and it was awe-inspiring to say the very least. His humility is so beautiful and rare. Best birthday present ever :)

(salman got to shake hands with Greg Mortenson after the presentation- I was too busy taking pictures and trying to capture as many moments as possible...)

Belated Birthday Present!

"In times of war, you often hear leaders—Christian, Jewish, and Muslim—saying, ‘God is on our side.’ But that isn’t true. In war, God is on the side of refugees, widows, and orphans." (Greg Mortenson)

"Educate a boy, and your educate and individual. Educate a girl, and you educate a community." (African Proverb, Greg Mortenson)

"When you take the time to actually listen, with humility, to what people have to say, it's amazing what you can learn. Especially if the people who are doing the talking also happen to be children." (Greg Mortenson)

I am going to see Greg Mortenson at the Baltimore Speaker Series on Tuesday, April 27th! Salman bought us tickets for my birthday present...I couldn't be happier.

Day 2 Week of Women: Frequent Flyers

I'm dedicating this week's posts to WOMEN...particularly those who have gone off and done the extraordinary, despite the odds.

This photo makes me think of an old-school Charlie's Angels episode...but these women are the real deal. Check out the inspiring article on NPR.

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