# data[].attributes.body
My grandfather passed away in 2013. His death was the reason I changed schools and led me to people who impacted my life. It changed the way our family came together and separated us.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
WHS Color Guard getting ready for an event. 

# data[].attributes.body
At Wiliis High School, I started freshman year in the colorguard, and continued four years. My junior year, I was awarded the title captian, Performance Squadron Commander, and lead my team the next couple of years. Being able to mentor other kids through the program helped me gain leadership, and communication abilities.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
My mother walking the stage for her masters.

# data[].attributes.headline
My mother completing her Masters in Psychology

# data[].attributes.subject
My mother completing her Masters in Psychology

# data[].attributes.body
In 2016 my mother earned her Master's Degree. It was very inspiring seeing her as a single mother with two children complete her degree. Her struggle showed me that anything is possible with hard work and dedication.

# data[].attributes.body
In high school, I bought a Playstation 4. I started playing many games on here and met so many people from around the country. This was a way for me to escape while also connecting with others.

# data[].attributes.body
Octavia is my brother's daughter, my niece, she was born in 2017. It's very nice being an aunt and able to spend time with someone so closely related and impressionable. Seeing someone you help and teach grow up is wonderful.

# data[].attributes.body
I graduated in May 2019 and decided to take time off school, and started working instead. I worked at an Olive Garden for a year and a half as a server. Being a server for so long helped me be more social with customers, and people outside of my work as well.

# data[].attributes.body
After leaving Olive Garden, I became a correctional officer at the Hunstville Unit. Being there was very challenging. I told nothing but grown men aged, 18-70 how to act, and to control themselves.

# data[].attributes.body
My husband is in the military, so when he came home we got married on 9 July 2022. After getting married, I decided to drop everything and fly to Honolulu, Hawaii, where he was stationed. Living in Hawaii I decided I finally wanted to go back to school and do something better for me.

# data[].attributes.body
When we got back home to Texas I decided to start playing video games on Twitch. I would broadcast my screen and let anyone join in to see my play. A lot of people started joining and following me, and trying to get to know me as well.

# data[].attributes.body
With the support of my husband and parents; I was able to start college and quit work. Having their support means a lot because I've always wanted to come back but, haven't been sure. Now, I have to decide on whether to continue pursuing computer science or change my degree plan to chemistry.

# data[].attributes.body
Playing games and school keep appearing, I know I want to pursue higher education, like a Master's Degree eventually. I often see that when faced with different decisions, I keep choosing the easy way out. For example, I'll start work somewhere instead of trying to take classes or go into the military.

# data[].attributes.body
I notice that I am a true leader at heart. Everytime I start a new job or a program in school I always flourish when taking lead. I was very brave going to work in a prison, and I believe just being there made me powerful, and let me know I can do things.

# data[].attributes.body
My family and education are super important for my future. I want to keep working on not giving up on things easily, and putting everything into building a future full of education for myself. If I continue to spend time with family and reminisce on my accomplishments, I can implicate those into my future and make the best route for a happy life.