yesterday we woke up bright and early to take amelie AMEL•E to see WALL•E. after a night of socializing at the Pownce 1 year anniversary party, i was surprised to find myself so eager to jump up and get going. it has something to do with the way the girl lights up when she see’s that animated robot zip around, and i just know that the geek within is fueling that spark.
plus, i love pixar films. so, there’s that, too.
all of this aside, it’s been reassurring to be associated with so many geek girls in the realm of tech lately, from co-workers to colleagues. i was discussing this with a co-worker, and she shared how her parents used to give her gifts like electronics kits for birthdays, etc. if amelie continues to show this sort of interest, i’ll be sure to keep that in mind.
i know that as she grows older, she is going to have a slew of positive role models to look up to — from those involved in geek girl dinners to women who tech, the dedication to making this a priority is out there and i’m thankful for it.
but role models extend well beyond the tech field as well. as a mother, denise’s impact on amelie is much more closer to home. she is somehow able to juggle so many things — 100% mother, 100% student, and 100% professional. i’m constantly in awe. honestly, i can’t quite figure out where she gets the strength to do it all, but she does, and it’s truly inspiring.
so, while we were watching WALL•E in a darkened theater, i was catching glimpses of amelie’s reactions, and thinking about what the future will hold for her. after the film was over, which was excellent btw, we enjoyed lunch at cafe campbell and soaked in a pretty relaxing afternoon.
dee had plans to hit a spa with a bachelorette party for some much needed r&r, and i spent the evening with amelie, continuing to revel in her sense of wonder at anything electronic or puzzling. i just hope i can continue to foster her sense of wonder, while allowing her access to the things she needs in order to succeed.
