Who I am

I am who I am for many reasons. One of the biggest reasons is my family. I am lucky to have two very awesome and loving parents. Throughout my whole life they have always supported me and believed in me. They let me participate in whatever activities I wanted, allowing me to be my true self. My parents never tried to change who I was or control what crafts or hobbies I participated in. This freedom helped me develop into the creative, well-rounded person I am today. I know that I can accomplish anything I put my mind to because thats the way my parents raised me.

My friends are also a very big part of who I am. I am lucky to have many different friends from the activities I participate in. Some of my best friends are from my club volleyball team when I was 13. We all still talk and hang out as much as possible. We are all very different, but share the same passion for volleyball and love to laugh. I also  have my best friends from both grade school, and the Mount. My friends allow me to be my wacky self without judging me. When I am around all my friends I never feel pressure to act a certain way. Not all of us have the same interests, but we respect eachother and accept eachother for who we are. When I am feeling down, or need someone to talk to my friends are always there to cheer me up or to listen. In return I try to do the same for them.

Music also makes me the person I am today. When I was very young I knew I wanted to play an instrument. At first I started with the piano. I enjoyed it, but I wasn't fully committed to the instrument. Then I began to play the clarinet in 3rd grade with the school band. I loved going to practice and playing the music. Once I had an understanding of the clarinet I doubled up on the alto saxophone. Once I got to high school I continued with my music in the orchestra. Freshman year I taught myself how to play the flute. Music has always helped me when I am frustrated, feeling down, or am just plain bored. I will randomly pick up one of my intruments and play to get away from the stress of life. I love learning how to play new instruments. During orchestra I am always asking to see someone's violin, cello, or trying to keep a beat on the drums.