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Have you ever felt like you were destined for more, like your potential is greater than where you are at right at this very moment? As a former teacher I taught my students that the world is their oyster, that they could be anything they dreamed of being. That sometimes all it takes is bravery to stand up to your parents' expectations of your future or to try something new even if you might fail at it. I promise you I said those words daily to my kids but what I needed to be doing was looking myself in the mirror and saying those things to myself. Growing up I wanted to be a dancer, a sign language interpreter, or a stylist. I always knew I wanted to do something that combined my love of helping others with my artistic, creative side. Teaching combined some of that but I still felt that there was a part of me that needed to fly for me, and not for the expectations that others or that society put on me. I am always teaching myself something new on the side; how to sew my own clothes, make my own jewelry, fashion sketching, teaching dance classes, blogging. You name it, if it is creative, I have probably tried it! I have to say I am one lucky and blessed person. I have had the amazing opportunity to live in multiple countries around the world (Nigeria, Colombia, Rwanda and Greece to name a few). Living and engrossing myself into other cultures; music, fashion, dance, traditions, language, etc. has brought me so much life and I have learned so much about myself and the importance of taking risks, being flexible and these experiences have lead me to realize life is to be lived. Life is a gift and an adventure. That is why I am here. It is my time to be true to myself and find a job where I can be fully me. A job that combines my passions for life, and pushes me to continue to learn, stretch and grow to be a better person and connect with others who also have a passion for those things. I believe that dreams come true and I understand that this journey isn't without bumps and bruises but those are what form us to be strong and resilient. I much prefer a life with the ups and downs than playing it safe. Life is for living and I can not wait to find my next adventure and connect with others who are on the same journey or that have found their perfect fit!