Who Am I?

Growing up with two brothers has made me into the person I am today. At a young age I was always trying to follow in my older brothers footsteps or in the footsteps of the older girls in the neighborhood. While following in my brother's footsteps, I became a huge tomboy. In 2005, I joined my first basketball team and played for the Suns at Shepherd Nazarene Church. I instantly fell in love with the game and from that point on, basketball was my life. 

Also in 2005, was the birthday of my baby brother. Our connection was instant and we've been attached ever since. When he was little, I was the only that was able to understand what he was saying due to his speech impediment so this also caused us to be very close. In addition, my family calls me "The Baby Whisperer" because I was always able to understand him and I was also very good with all of my younger cousins. Taking care of my baby brother and cousins has caused me to be the sort of overbearing yet loving second mother to him that I am today. 

Today in society I believe that there a re many problems both visible to society and some that have remained hidden. One current issue that I have been following and that has really impacted me is all of the violence going on with African Americans and the law enforcement. I believe that this is a recurrent issue that will never stop unless we all come together as a whole and talk about it and find a solution. I hope that one day all of this violence will come to an end and I hope that I will be able to be apart of the solution. 

In the future, I see myself becoming very successful. After high school I plan to go to college, I am not sure exactly where I want to go yet but I know that I want to go. Currently, I would like to study to become an occupational therapist. Last year I did a lot of research on this job and I believe that it best suits me. Occupational Therapists help people which is truly all I want to do while helping to better our society as a whole. To conclude, a quote that I have always loved is "Be the change you wish to see in the world" which has caused me to become the strong minded leader and young woman that I am today.