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Childhood: Family Members
My mom - She is a nurse administrator, a kind soul, and a patient caregiver.
My dad - He loves making jokes, spending time with his family, and helping others.
My sister - She is very outgoing, shares a lot of interests with me, and has a beautiful smile. -
Childhood: Three Defining Moments
When I was 3, I was diagnosed with many food allergies. This made me grow up quickly because I had to be more aware of my health. I was also diagnosed with severe eczema which has been an ongoing struggle. Having a severe health issue taught me to have perseverance during hard times. When I was 6, I met my best friend who also suffered from severe eczema. Through her company, I realized that I wasn't alone in my struggles. To this day, we remain close. -
Childhood: Times Where I Felt Loved
I always felt comforted when my mom and dad would nurse me and hold me when I was having a hard time with my skin. They always gave me hope that I would get better one day. -
Childhood: Religion
God has always played a huge role in my life. During hard times with my health as well as anxiety, I always depended on Him. Without my faith, I would not have learned to persevere and stand where I am today. -
Childhood: Happinesss
Happiness for me as a child were watching Disney shows and movies and singing songs in my bedroom. I always found a way to be grateful for every opportunity, big or small. -
Childhood: Most Memorable Accomplishment
My most memorable accomplishment was winning the school talent show in 6th grade. It was one of the first times I had performed outside of church and it was the moment I fell in love with being on stage. I was able to express myself through music. -
Childhood: Money
My parents both handle money equally. They are really good with saving and usually spend money on experiences rather than material things. They are also very generous and spend money on gifts to others. -
Childhood: Disappointments
My family members have never really hugely disappointed me as a child. Sometimes my dad would disappointment me because he would be a perfectionist, but that's minor though. Otherwise, I haven't really experienced disappointment in my family. -
Childhood: One Thing I Would Change
I wish I would not have worried and stressed so much about school. I let anxiety control a lot of my decisions which kept me from growing. -
Childhood: Conflict
When my mom and dad argue, they usually agree to disagree or find a solution and move on. -
High School: Times Where I Felt Loved
Freshmen year when it was birthday and a group of these nice upper classmen girls all came to me and gave me a hug. At the time it meant a lot because I did not have many friends at school which made me feel lonely. -
High School: Most Influential Person
My mom has been the most influential person in my life during high school. I can talk to her about everything and she encourages me whenever I feel stressed or overwhelmed. -
High School: Activities
Being involved in drama and choir made me feel loved and valued. I was with others that shared my passion of performing. Acting, singing, and dancing helped me to feel comfortable in my own skin, and to express my individuality. -
High School: Conflict
With my peers, I usually try to avoid conflicts. With my parents, I try to understand their point of view and respect their opinion. -
High School: Most Memorable Accomplishment
My most memorable accomplishment was performing my very first lead role in the school musical during junior year. Having that experience allowed me to grow in my confidence as a performer. -
High School: Happiness
During high school, happiness is seizing every moment and being grateful for every experience, big or small. Hanging out with my friends and having deep conversations with them brings me joy. -
High School: Money
I spend the most money on food. I am definitely a spender because I am always buying snacks with my friends and going out to eat. I earn money by working as a part-time cashier at Food Lion. -
Future: After Graduation
After I graduate, I am going to go to college to major in musical theatre and minor in pre-health. -
Future: Living On My Own
When I move out on my own, I want to rent an apartment first so I can adjust to being more independent. Later, I would like to live in a house that is close to my job and that resembles the one I grew up in. -
Future: Career Goals
During my midlife, I see myself owning a successful dermatology practice as well as a career in entertainment. I want to be close with my family and put them above everything. -
Future: Ideas of Marriage
My parents' marriage has made me realize things that I may want to do differently as well as the same when I get married. -
Future: Marriage
I want to get married in my late 20's or early 30's. My future husband must be passionate, fun, and have a relationship with God. -
Future: My Own Family
I would like a family some day. I want to get married and have one or two children. I would like for them to be close to their extended family and live a happy childhood. -
Future: 5 Life Lessons For My Children
I would teach my children to trust God, be confident, show respect, be kind to others, and live gratefully. Similar to my childhood, I would give my kids great experiences that they'll remember for the rest of their lives and show them unconditional love. -
Future: Happiness (Midlife - Retirement)
Happiness would look like me helping others and doing a career that I am passionate about. I would like to be married with a few children and have a small group of close friends that I can depend on. -
Future: Dreams
I would like to have a small family, a career in the entertainment business as well as the medical field, and a small group of loyal and supportive friends -
Future: How Old I Want To Live
I would like to live well into my 90's and maybe even make it to 100. I want to experience life as long as possible as long as I'm in good health.
