Disney

First, an update.

I've noticed this week that baseball is a major "fail" of a game. Have you ever seen a typical batting average? Even the most famous of sluggers has only hit the ball about half the time. And they're still awesome. So my "fail" moments in life won't matter in the long run. And it gives me hope that you ladies don't care about the times I strike out. My grand slam moments are coming, and I know you will celebrate them with me.

Now, I will compare each of us to a Disney sidekick:

Debbie ~ Loyal. Smart. Kind. Crazy. Will ignore her own needs and wants just to help a friend. Wants to sing everything she does. Can be easily influenced by others, which sometimes has a very negative effective on who she is, and needs her friends to save her. It's her friends who see her value when she doubts herself. She needs them more than she'll ever know. But sometimes it's hard for her because those same friends can take her for granted at times. Luckily, they always come around and apologize. And then - they realize she's been the real star of the show the entire time, she was just too awesome to tell them. ~ Genie

Meghan ~ Funny. Entertaining. Interesting. Dependable. Works hard for what she wants, especially when she's told she shouldn't or can't. Loaded with brilliant ideas, and refuses to give up when they don't work out so well. Teaches others what it means to trust. She doesn't see the results of her work right away, but knows that eventually it will all pay off. She has complete confidence in herself and though she gets downtrodden at times, she has everything within her to pick herself up by her own shoe strings. Even her greatest competition must acknowledge all of her awesome because she deserves it. ~ Mushu

Ngozi ~ Encouraging. Empowering. Brilliant. Weird. Very adaptive to situations and can easily make anyone smile. Superb at reading others and knowing what they need before even they do. Can make any day brighter with her very own splash of color. At first glance, others don't know what to think of her - can she be trusted? But the second her mouth opens, her bright and lovely personality shines through and gives others hope. She has many, many friends of the opposite sex but is platonic in her relationships, waiting patiently for the right man to come (or return). She celebrates others' joys and is not afraid to speak the truth, even to those she barely knows. She will always be there right when she's needed, even if the only thing that's needed is a good laugh. ~ Bert

Dominique ~ Leader. Determined. Caring. Wise. Hates staying in one place too long. Uses words to encourage others in a calm manner when those around her are in freak out mode. Thinks in a strategic fashion, wanting the best for the team, with her own experience guiding her actions. Can seem harsh to others but has a soft spot and always wants others to reach their potential. Will do anything in her power to help others, especially children in need. Thinks she can do things on her own, but ultimately is nothing without her friends. Not every idea she has is a good one, but she's willing to try anything at least once, and others are somehow willing to follow. ~ Gill