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Luis
When I was a child I had many aspirations and would imagine what I would be when I was an adult, of course life is what happens when your busy making other plans. So my life has gone a very different direction in many ways better than I ever imagined and in others I still fell a desire to at the very least try to make these dreams come true, I now have children so my hopes and dreams have gone to them and I mean that in the most loving way, I am not concerned about me but of them and it has shown me the best love I have ever known. I do however want to grow as an individual and I want to be an example for my children maybe get then a better future, that is now my dream. I must fulfill my dreams to make there's happen.
Michele
I had little dreams here and there, to be a cheerleader, to pledge a sorority, to become an actress. My dreams seemed to revolve around beauty and a sense of belonging. I lost track of my dream to become an actress in my early twenties, when my passion for what was happing in Iraq became more important. Falling in love with an active military soldier opened my eyes, I realized there were more important things in life than being pretty and wanting to become a sucessful actress. (Although my boyfriend at the time was my biggest supporter!) I also dreamed one day I'd have a husband and children but as I aproach my 30's I'm begining to realize like my dream of acting those dreams may not happen for me. I may not be meant to have children. I may not be meant to get married either but whatever is meant for me will be!
My professional dream has changed along the way, and yes there have been struggles a long the way. I loved acting from a young age. I loved being on stage and loved the attention. One of my high school drama teachers really urged me to audition for our community theater productions but I was content with just our school plays. I remember going to college fairs and being approached by musical theater schools but telling them the fact that my singing voice was less than steller was going to put a stop to that career! When I went to college I went to LA and talked to some different agents and took some acting classes. When my relationship ended with my boyfriend I needed to find myself so I decided to try a summer internship. I found an internship with a local non-profit organization I loved what I was doing and was helping people at the same time. I knew during that internship I wanted to do that as a career, so I looked for jobs and ended up getting a dream job (or what I thought was a dream) it actually turned into a huge stressful nightmare that I'd love to forget. I did meet someone that become like the sister I never had! Without her I would have never gotten through that difficult time even though we do not talk much now I am so greatful to have known her while I did. Not only did I meet her I met some great mentors who I learned a lot from and understand the importance of networking! I am now in position that I love and surounded by some wonderful people, who I am learning a lot from! Going through the rough time made me really appreciate this opportunity more than I would have before!
After reflecting on my dreams those that have actually come true and those that have fallen on the wayside I realize that I need to dream a little more. My life has turned out pretty good I can not and should not complain. I have expereinced things that people dream of but never come true and they happened to me without even dreaming it.
I do want to say that I realize I was pretty quiet during our show but I really didn't have much to say regarding the Zimmerman case. I did not follow the case and do not understand the hype. From what I understand there are a lot of things that we are unsure of in the case and there was no way to prove Zimmerman was guilty without a reasonable doubt. I belive even with out the "stand your ground" law Zimmerman would have still been found not guilty. Also Luis does piss me off when he does not let me finish my thoughts, I do not condone violence and would never really punch him in the face! haha
Leilani
It's hard to remember exactly what my dreams were as a child. It was so very very very long ago!!! lol! I do recall that my childhood dreams consisted of all the things I didn't have as far as possessions, a job that seemed fascinating, and emulating the people that I looked up to. I always dreamed that I would live in a house one day, growing up in an apartment complex. I dreamed of having nice possessions and working in a job where I would be able to help people.
So did my dreams come true? Somewhat. I do live in a house now, but I don't own it. I have nice things, but material objects seem to lack any real value as I get older. I did however find a career helping people. Well, I am in the process of getting into that career, which would be teaching.
Of course everyone struggles along their paths to success. Each path is different for each individual, and paved with their own obstacles. I have to say that some of my biggest struggles were ones that I still fight to overcome today. I wouldn't ever change the path that I took to get where I am, because it has helped to mold me into the person that I am today.
I know that we are going to discuss the Zimmerman case and the tragic death of Trayvon Martin, and that brings up one of the struggles that I continue to overcome today. Racial profiling has probably been one of the realest struggles I've had to face. Being a woman, and most importantly, being a woman of color, I have had to deal with the ignorance of other people judging simply based on my appearance. I am educated, and I do come from a wholesome family. I'm a little rough around the edges, and I do speak differently than many of my scholastic peers. Does that make me less than? No. But people will always judge you, and that makes things difficult when trying to attain lifelong dreams. I learned at a very early age that I was different, and fortunately it gave me thick skin. I am able to look past the judgement, and "keep on swimming", like Dori in Finding Nemo. :)
I am always striving to do better. My childhood dreams haven't really changed, but they have grown to include bigger and better things. I've added to this dream list over the years, and I will always push to get the things that I want in life. I hope that answers the questions. Hahahaha
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