My influences

I feel the biggest influence that pushes me in school is the struggle of my years in life. I grew up with a lower middle class income from two parents working full time and sometimes more. My dad worked in a factory for twenty five years and was in the military for thirteen years. That is a descent and honorable lifestyle but the income is still average. My mom worked in a dress shop for at least fifteen years and has worked a a carpet store for about thirteen years. They both worked more part time jobs so that they could save for their future as well as my sister and me. They have gone through all of their savings and continue to struggle. I have worked many jobs as well as having my own drywall business. When the economy tanked my savings were eaten up in expenses trying to keep my business alive which was a little ignorant but you have to make some mistakes so that you can learn from them. One day when I was working I thought about how much I hated having to work in a warehouse and making just enough to get by like my parents continue to do. I stopped what I was doing and was a little dramatic about it when my boss asked what I was doing. I said that I was taking the first step and proceeded to call Kaskaskia College and inquire about their classes and financial aid program. They helped me apply for financial aid, I came to SWIC and felt it was the best option. I am very glad that I decided to come back. I thought it would be much harder than it is but the matter of difficulty to me is not really the problem, it's just a matter of getting your self to do the work (motivation). When you can look back and see what life is like when you have to struggle it is easier to find your motivation.