Everyone is gathered at the front desk listening to the morning brief. Once we hear the workload ahead you can see the energy drain from their faces. That is until…she walks in. She is a little late but noone seems to mind. Their faces light up at the site of her plain, chubby face. Knowing how challenging the day ahead will be the staff is all the sudden optimistic when she arrives. They know that when she is here, she will be working right beside them….always with a funny story and clever problem solving. The effortless way she handles conflict puts everyone at ease. People just love her and I dont know why…..I know why. She is approachable, relatable and non threatening. There is nothing spectacular about her face. Her hair is usually tied up in a neat bun. She is definitely on the overweight end of the spectrum. Her outfits are boring and her shoes have seen better days. Why am I so irritated by her? I am better looking and in much better shape….what is it? She has an unwavering confidence that infects everyone around her. She speaks and you listen; she goes and you follow. People want to be her friend….I want to be her friend. I want some of the beautiful, calm energy she brings. She’s wonderful and I hate her.