Beyoncé

'What would Beyoncé do?' That's my new mantra... After seeing her perform at the O2 on Sunday 5th May and after watching her documentary 'Life is but a Dream' on BBC1, I don't think I've ever been more inspired by a single human being. I feel a bit stupid saying that about a pop star, but I'm afraid it's true. She oozes confidence, power, femininity, independence, integrity, groundedness, the list is endless... And it makes me want to ooze all those things too. In fact while I was standing there watching her on that stage, singing and dancing away with all that talent like it was the easiest thing in the world, I believed that from that moment on, I would be all those things. That somehow she was channelling all of those things into me and that I was changed forever! No longer the self conscious, overweight, unambitious 28 year old that I believe myself to be, but a new improved me, with the will power to lose some weight, believe in myself and follow my dreams! Unfortunately it didn't quite work like that and after a few good nights sleep, the adrenaline wore off and I was back to regular old Nicola Storey. But it's definitely made me more aware of the lack of belief I have in myself and a want to change and be strong and independant and successful. And I will! Thank you Beyoncé!