When Chris asked me if I would agree to be the October cover of Reno magazine my response was: "I don't think so." They were looking for a breast cancer awareness month cover. I told her I was sure there were other women out there who were much better cover stories than me. But Geralda called me and wouldn't take no for an answer. That's what friends are for! So, here I am, the October cover of Reno magazine. I had never been a cover story like this before, where a really cool photographer comes to your house and spends a good chunk of the day taking photos of you and the reporter sits to talk to you for a couple of hours. I really never know what to say when I am being interviewed. As much as I always have an opinion about stuff, I am not very good at speaking on the record. So, it really was a great thing that Geralda was writing the story, because she is an awesome writer who can make sense of anything, including me. • Besides the first OMG-reaction: I am on the cover of a magazine! — and after being thankful for Photoshop and airbrushing techniques, I was absolutely flattered and honored. I don't know if I am a good role model, or if I am courageous enough, but I know there are times when your only option is to move forward. And I so wish all women battling breast cancer (or any other cancer or illness, for that matter) are able to do what it takes to do so. We can't afford to think about ALL possible consequences and alternative case scenarios. We can only take one step at a time and imagine a world free of cancer and illness in front of us. I encourage everyone to not be afraid to ask for help, and to BE of help to a friend in need. A beautiful world is made of an accumulation of small, kind acts. Make sure you add your part.
