Who am I? What represents me?

Below are a few things that represent who I am as an individual. I have many different interests in life and I can be defined in many different ways, but things I have chosen represent me the best

This photo was captured during Thanksgiving dinner 2008. Holidays are important to me because they represent family. Family is an integral part of my life. In my family alone there is probably as much conflict as in Jerusalem, although it is not as intense, it still has the family divided. The depicted Thanksgiving was the first time as an entire family we had a holiday celebration since 2001. Another aspect of myself portrayed in this picture is food. I love to eat the food prepared on Thanksgiving. If it were possible I would eat turkey, stuffing, yams, mashed potatoes, green beans and corn, deviled eggs, and cranberry sauce for every meal.

This is a quilt that was give to my mother as a baby shower gift. I still use the quilt as sense of comfort and a means of remembrance. My mother died when I was ten and I feel like this quilt is my blanket both figuratively and literally. It is not only a patch work of cloth but I feel like it represents the many events that have shaped my life. It is frayed on the corners and strong on the inside.

The above picture is of the 2006-2007 Xenia High School Vocal Ensemble. I was a Member of this superior Choir. This group shaped my life and provided me with many life lesson, friends, mentors, and a lasting appreciation for the arts.

My favorite quote is from the Tony Award winning musical RENT “forget regret of life is yours to miss.” Rent is a powerful story that tells of the struggles of young adults. It conveys a powerful yet timeless message of love, acceptance, and equality. Below is a video clip of my favorite song form the musical.