I am officially done with my graduate program!! Receiving my
Masters degree is something I have been working towards for 5 years. I have not
had many big goals in my life but those that I have had, I have been fortunate
and blessed enough to accomplish. Now I have this lingering question, ‘What
next?’ I cannot remember the last time I had nothing really to work towards.
When I was a child I wanted to be a dancer and if I couldn’t be a dancer I still wanted to have the ability to dance. I
couldn’t think about living without my passion. Well I teach dance and am a
Zumba Instructor. I also take class when I can. CHECK!!
As I approached my middle school years my goal was to attend
Spellman H.S. More so for the fact that they had a well-known and respected
Drama Club. Not only was I accepted to my top high school but I enjoyed every
moment dancing and acting on that stage. I still refer to those days as the
best time of my life. CHECK!!
Graduating high school I didn’t want to go to college but
did not have a choice (thanks dad and mom). During college I always had this
feeling of wanting to do more with my life. It was as though being ‘average’
was just not enough. I remained in dance and I was involved on campus but I
wanted more! Well after growing up during these years I realized where I would
get my “more” from and that was to become a counselor and help others.
As my mom liked to say to me, “You put all your eggs in one
basket!” Yes mom, I did. I applied to one graduate school and one graduate
school only. I got in. And though I learned so much from being there I felt as
though I needed to switch my path. Once again I applied to a graduate program
and one graduate program only. I got in. And after 4 years of doubt, struggle,
tears, stress, and anxiety I can finally say: “I Made It!”
Masters Degree: CHECK!!!!
I have a type A personality. I live off of plans. I am
approaching the new chapter in my life without one. Let’s see how this goes…
Acknowledgement: None of this could have been possible without Team Torres. I love you with all my heart. Thank you for all your support and love. I can never express how truly blessed I am to have you all in my life.
