One of my strongest childhood memories is a hat contest in the 3rd grade. I remember working tirelessly to transform a simple cowboy hat into a vehicle for my stuffy as my parents watched television. I remember feeling an overwhelming sense of pride towards my imagination, skill, and achievement; pride that later turned into an unbearable fear. At that time, I believed my passion and creativity would attract a wave of ridicule from my peers. By the time I reached the top of the staircase leading to my classroom the next day, I will always remember destroying everything I spent hours creating the night before and discarding the crumpled remains behind the doors of the staircase and hiding the cute stuffy in my pocket. My passion and alternative ways of thinking have always compelled me to find alternative ways to solve problems, but as a result, I have always been at the fringe of the status quo. Its a strange place to be because there is little recognition or acknowledgement when you are always want to make things better. Although I still feel the pressures of pushing norms. I will always spark meaningful conversation and above all, get results. Results that the masses don't always understand, but can't deny.I do this work to compel individuals to find their greatness by thinking differently and allowing others to do the same without fear or judgement. By doing this everyone is free to learn from one another and achieve dreams they never thought were possible.