This bit is about a girl who I work with.  Her name is Katie, and not only does she work with me as a server at a country club (no easy feat, I can tell you), but she also works with students with disabilities in a high school.  She is one of the hardest working people I know, and I want to celebrate her efforts.

Of late, she has seemed sad.  I’m not totally sure why, but I suspect she is tired from running from job to job.  What once I saw as a little spark in her eyes has faded some, and it saddens me to see the spirit in her life dwindle as it has.

She, however, tries to remain positive. I stole her facebook status as a title.  She’s just great, and I admire her drive to do be her best self.  This one’s for you, Katie. It takes a special type of person to do the work you do.  

Katie is a prime example of an ordinary person leading an extraordinary life.  You don’t have to move mountains to be extraordinary.  All it takes is heart and drive.  Katie has plenty of both.