Okay, I will admit it.  I went to the Madonna concert last night with my best friend–who I’ve known since high school.  It was a great moment to share with my closest and dearest friend.

I have been a fan of Madonna’s since the early 80’s.  I remember her being the first person who illustrated that you could be different and true to  yourself and make it.  I know she wasn’t the first person to do that–but it was the first time I realized it as a young teen.

I later learned from her that it was okay to be who  you were and that not everyone had to like you.  Whatever you think of Madonna it is hard not to respect her hard work (OMG–she is over 50 and in amazing shape) and her focus on being who she is regardless of what anyone else thinks.  It takes a confident and strong woman to do what she wants (staring a show 2 hours late).  She said something at her concert about finding our gifts and sharing them with the world.  She has done that.  As like with any gift–some folks don’t want it.  But giving it anyone because it is what you have to offer is what is is important.

I hope to raise a daughter that strong.