I am so grateful for the opportunities I've had in life.  I had a dream and I want to pursue it with full force.  Growing up, I was teased and taunted by a lot of people. Some were strangers, friends, and even family members but for some reason, even at that young age, amongst all the negativity – I felt I had something special.  I did not know at the time what it was but I knew I was getting a lot of attention and I could take that and turn it into whatever I wanted.  Don’t get me wrong, all the criticisms hurt like hell growing up and still does! I decided however that I was not going to let it get to me!  I have my destiny in my hands; I can do anything I want in life if I put my mind to it and work hard for it.