Just read this post from Guy Kawasaki: http://blog.guykawasaki.com/2007/05/just_in_time_fo.html http://blog.guykawasaki.com/2007/05/just_in_time_fo.html It go

Just read this post from Guy Kawasaki: http://blog.guykawasaki.com/2007/05/just_in_time_fo.html http://blog.guykawasaki.com/2007/05/just_in_time_fo.html It got me thinking about my mother and the sacrifices she made in bearing us and bringing us up. Looking back, I definitely can see how she influenced me and helped give me the confidence to seek adventure and take risks. For example, one time I decided to experiment with cooking and decided to make a dish concocted of orange-wedges, cheese, lemon juice, and some other random ingredients. My dad was concerned that I would waste the food (he was right) but my mother insisted that I be able to try it out for myself. It was the most disgusting food ever! I tried to eat as much of it as I could, but it was a good lesson that cheese and oranges aren't a great combination! As I look back, I can remember countless examples of her encouragement to pursue new ventures (even when it was obvious I would fail). I can't recall her ever expressing doubt that I would succeed. And I guess she was right if you look at failure as a success in learning. Anyway, thanks Mama! Happy Mother's Day!