I was born in a state known for it's conservative roots, raised to have an awareness of the natural rights of all human beings, taught to appreciate history, to question the present and to never lose sight of those who gave us a better future and the ability to be who we are and where we are today, encouraged to be a dreamer and to think outside the lines, learned to appreciate life in its entirety (the force of nature within us and around us), learning ways to sustain a healthier tomorrow, always looking for a good joke, sharing all the love I have to my family and my friends.