But I'm the kind of kid that can't give up and I had to make my Filipino dad proud. So I finished college at UH, an extra year longer than expected, but I did it, and bought a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family Development because at the time I had to declare a major, I was working at the YMCA. And I earned a Minor in Speech, because I happened to enjoy the classes I had to take as electives. Imagine that, ME, in Speech?!
I spent 7 years in retail, refusing to move up and buying time ... for what, I didn't know. It was relatively easy with the exception of Holiday and I was good at it. It allowed me to have time at home when my Littleman decided to make his debut, and the same went for my Ladybug. It was indeed a blessing although at the time, I couldn't see being a stay at home mom. I convinced myself that when they were old enough to start school, I'd use my degree and get a real job. Well, my Littleman is not so little anymore, a scholar in the making, and the Ladybug will begin Kindergarten in the Fall.
I kind of always knew God had a bigger plan for me, but what was unusual was that I was okay with that. I'm the kind of crazy that needs to know What, When, Where, Why, and How, right now. And here I am, many years later; a photographer and studio lead for America's leading school portrait company. I'd say it's a not-so-far cry from my degree since I work with children and families. And not-so-far off the mark of an Orthodontist in a way ... because I make smiles.
I am a SmileSmith.
Hah!
