Hello everyone. My name is, Lisa, I
was born and raised in Arizona. I come from a family of six, three brothers and
two sisters. I graduated from Ironwood High School and received my diploma and
my cosmetology license a few months later. Getting my license was a backup plan
that allowed me to go after other dreams knowing if it didn’t pan out I could
just do hair and search for the next adventure in life. I have only lived
outside this state when I was serving in the United States Navy. Seeing this as an opportunity to see other
parts of the world, I also saw it as a chance to be an independent person.
During my tour I was fortunate
enough to be stationed in the golden state, California. I lived only minutes
from Pacific Beach and every free moment was spent there. I worked as a machinist mate that is; I was
responsible for over-seeing the operations of boilers and steam systems. This was
a great time in my life until I gave birth to my daughter. She changed my
outlook in life and the order of my priorities. With only six months left and a
new baby I chose to finish my tour and exit the service. As much as I believed in
a family my other half just wasn’t ready to be tied down and with a daughter,
so I moved back to Arizona in the year, 2000. Leaving California was a sad time
for me this was the place I felt I belonged and I had to turn my back and move
on. From this point on I worked as a cosmetologist
and enjoyed being a single mom. My focus was my daughter and giving her a great
life. About six years later I met my current husband, Jamie, who from the
moment I met him I knew he was the man I was meant to be with. He instantly connected
with my daughter and they soon formed a strong bond. We have been a family unit
ever since.
This year I decided to go back to school.
Needing a change I picked a path in the medical field. With all the support of
my family I was able to begin that path. College has become very exciting and knowledgeable.
Learning how the teachings have changed from when I was in school. I realized
how many people that go to college do not take it serious and assume they have
so much time to retake a class so no big deal. Seriously! I guess the difference is life experiences. My
goal is to complete my pre-req’s and
begin my MLT program.
Lisa, I know what you are talking about with some students not taking their education seriously. My theory is that they are not the ones paying for collage. It's hard to put someone else's money where your mouth is, or rather where your motivation lies. I too feel that time has become more to me, so I am determined to not take the same class over. I was a single parent also, it was hard work but at the same time very rewarding. Best of luck, but it seems like you got this. In other words, your competence is high.
ReplyDeleteLisa, I really enjoyed this entry. You going to cosmetology school makes sense now because you always have great hair and makeup (not to be too girly). And it's interesting that you were in the Navy and worked as machinist mate, that's really cool!
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