After I graduated high school, I realized that l had such a low tolerance for play or for ignorance. While I was in high school, I did not know myself. I did not know where I was going to go or what I was going to do; all I knew was volleyball. As I grew older, smarter, and not as naive, I saw that the world was not as easy as my parents made it seem for me. I was actually very sheltered because my parents do a lot for me. I am very fortunate, honestly.

At the age of 19, I have bought my own car and I am paying for it on my own. I pay for my schooling on my own as well. I worked sometimes 5 days a week, and I never in my life thought that I would be who I am today. I am more open and honest with my feelings. I am more genuine to myself and to how others could feel. I was very rebellious as a teenager: I wanted to argue and fight, and I did stuff just because I knew I could.

I grew up and I became something that my family could be proud of, someone that could accomplish something. I do not want to work manual labor for the rest of my life. I want to become something bigger than that. I told myself that all the hard work would pay off. I have time to fall in love. I also have time to make new friends and to party after I have my life in order. Please, get your priorities in line. Become who you want to be, and no one can ever stop you from doing you. I found me; have you found you?