~:[CH7 - Day 12]:~ Almost Perfect

~:[CH7 - Day 12]:~ Almost Perfect

I remember back when I was younger, I barely missed a perfect game in bowling on a few occasions. I've bowled since I was very young and aimed at getting that elusive 300. However, at some point you realize, that perfect may never happen. I am not trying to say this is a sad depressive way, but something more realistic. Perfect just may never come in your lifetime and that's perfectly fine. As in life, we are sometimes told to make it perfect, but we ourselves are imperfect souls. Our imperfections are what make us diverse and interesting and make the daily grind a challenge, yet entertaining. If we lived in Perfectville, it could be quite boring, so I'm fine with the imperfection. While today was almost just that, perfect, the fact that the boys just fell short of pulling off the victory against one of the top teams in CIF, it's a part of life that we need to accept and not hang our hat over. We need to keep pushing forward and while striving for perfect, not be discouraged when we cannot get there or if we realize that we may never get there. As in the process of striving for perfection, we learn things about ourselves and we discover even more things about life that we never knew before. We find in ourselves the ability to overcome obstacles and recover from disappointments and while it may hurt, we end up coming back even stronger. While we were so close to completing that perfect day, today will still become a memory I will keep with me, much like those few times I nearly had that perfect game. Whether it will be nearly for the rest of my life or not, I will never be able to tell you that, but in the end, however things turn out, I'll be perfectly fine with that. As while perfection may never come, there is nothing more perfect that a life full of challenges, obstacles and learning. Our imperfections are truly our stepping stones towards greatness.

~:[CH7 - Day 11]:~ Class is in Session

~:[CH7 - Day 11]:~ Class is in Session

The world is the biggest classroom and life is its greatest lesson. We have so much to learn each and every day. Whether it's learning from our mistakes, in academia, trying a new recipe or muscle memory, our mind, body and souls are always ready to learn. In my class today, it was more than just a lesson about the French Revolution, but about privilege, about emotions, about inequality, and ultimate, about understanding. As in life, we always try to ultimate understand what we are learning and how we can improve the next time around. Today, I fixed some of the issues that came up with a recent project and tried out a new recipe, adding to my collection of knowledge and experiences that will help me grow in the future. Each and every day should be like this, where I don't just go through the routines, but find a way to learn and make each day a classroom session. Many of my students dread going to school, but what they don't realize is that every moment they live is when class is truly in session. 

~:[CH6 - Day 365]:~ The End of Another Chapter

~:[CH6 - Day 365]:~ The End of Another Chapter

The clock rolled down to midnight with the usual 3, 2, 1. It was the usual poppers, lucky noodles and TV blasting some celebratory music including Mariah, Britney and even BTS, but today was anything but ordinary. As is any day with family, it was another special celebration that I've continued to enjoy year after year. As while our family grows and it gets a little tighter of a squeeze, I appreciated the fact that we got to spend it together, whether it be spending time in the photo booth, eating, or just playing games and chatting. Life in 2017 was enjoyable and amazing, yet far from perfect, but that's how life is. Like the roller coasters I rode when my balance was off, sometimes you know going in that you may find difficulties during the ups and downs and life, yet sometimes you'll be surprised and finish unscathed. That's what makes life interesting and for the most part, enjoyable. There will be moments where darkness can overcome you and others when the beautiful scenery leaves you breathless, there will be love and heartache, there will be moments where you are carefree and others where you are stressed, but remember that no matter what, you have a circle of friends and family around you to lean on in the bad times and to celebrate with when times are good. As while at points life may be come too difficult to bear and it seems like you've reach the end, there is still much more of your story to tell and so many adventures left in the pages ahead. I never have been one to make resolutions as I feel that life is a continued cycle to try and start fresh and new. I'm not always the best at sticking to the new projects I begin, but no matter what goes on in my life, the sometimes routine annual celebration with the family are the most special in the story of my life. As while I've ventured to different continents and states, met a number of people, and experienced things I never imagined I'd be able to do, when the countdown happens, all that is amazing and special is right in front of you in front of the TV, waiting to celebrate together, to laugh together and to ring in a new year together. As while I break down the pages of my story, what makes each chapter special are the people who I am with and as I reach the end of another chapter, I know that the next will be just as special because I am surrounded by an amazing community of people like you. I am not sure why I got so lucky, but God has Blessed with greatest gift anyone could ask for in a given year and maintaining that is my life's resolution every day. May 2018 bring you Blessings, good health and great memories. Happy new year!  

~:[CH6 - Day 364]:~ Homebody

~:[CH6 - Day 364]:~ Homebody 

I don't often stay home too long, so being in a quiet home was nice for the past few days. I had the chance to wake up without an alarm, clean in peace, and even cook a few meals. It's funny how at this time of the year, I am always cleaning, prepping for the new year. As I sort through all the papers that piled up through the years, I can't help but remember everything that happened with the past year. From league championships to missed opportunities, beautiful sites to lost connections, there were the ups and downs, but ultimately, each and every memory has helped me grow and learn. As I reflect on my year and began organizing my things, I realized how quickly the year had past. As while we are busy focusing on all the things around us, we sometimes lose track of the most important thing, time. While it's easy to get distracted, let's not allow ourselves to waste any precious time, as that is one thing we'll never know how much we have left. In the midst of the chaos and stress of daily life, we often forget some of the most important things, but when you get a chance to be a homebody, you begin to see all that is important. As we head into the new year, hopefully we can clean up our lives and set ourselves in the right direction so that our 2018 can start off in the right direction. 

~:[CH6 - Day 363]:~ Inside Out

~:[CH6 - Day 363]:~ Inside Out

I woke up in the morning, cooked a bit, cleaned and then headed out to do some errands and meet up with people. After my first errand, I noticed that my shirt was inside out. It's funny how in life we can make the simplest of mistakes, but sometimes in our state of panic or hurry, we make a mistake. Sure, we want to avoid the mistake altogether, however, when we make that mistake, how do we react? It's easy for us to fold when we make an error; to throw your hands up in the air and give up, however, it is our duty to ourselves to endure. It's not always as simple as flipping your shirt inside out, but the simple face palm moment can easily change the course of our lives. Let not our mistakes in life stop us from where we are going and make us hesitate in the future. Allow it to be a moment where we learn and grow, as we all mistakes, but what we do after the mistake is what is the most important. The day could have been one to be embarrassed about, but all I remember was what I accomplished and all the good quality time with friends that I had through the day. 

~:[CH6 - Day 362]:~ The Search

~:[CH6 - Day 362]:~ The Search

We're all on that search for something, whether it's an answer to our lifelong question, the love of our life, or simple the place where we belong. The journey is arduous and at times, you'll feel like giving up, but when you finally arrive at the end of that search, it simply feels this good. While I cannot say that my search is done, at least for this story in the chapter of my life, we found a spectacular destination. After taking on the task of driving hours upon hours during a short span, I stood a top a pillar look at the landscape that left me breathless. That same feeling is what you search for when you begin your journey and it's your hope that it's what you experience at the end of it. We really will never know where life will take us and who will enter our lives, but we can guarantee that we never give up on the search, as you never know what will come your way. As I arrived home exhausted, I look at this photo and know that the challenges we faced were all worth it. Tomorrow, another search continues or begins for us all and while there will be many questions we will have and many unanswered, let's not let the question, "did we really give it our all?" be one that we ask ourselves. While we all have something different that we're searching for, we should all pour our hearts and souls into the effort, as it is only then that our search will ever be complete. Let the adventure begin for us all. Carpe diem!

~:[CH6 - Day 360]:~ Warming the Heart

~:[CH6 - Day 360]:~ Warming the Heart

It was a good way to the start the day; a bowl of Galbitang and Dogani-tang paired with good company. I couldn't have imagined a better start to a day that opened up because we decided to leave a day later. I cleaned in the morning before heading out and enjoyed the afternoon. It's always great catching up and then we ended up being able to walk around the park for a bit before calling it a day. I think it's moments like these that warm the heart. Friends can smooth over all your troubles and make them disappear. Life is tough, but it's made much easier when a friend is standing by your side supporting you. While I had another enjoyable moment later on and accomplished one of my goals that evening, I kept thinking back to the bowl of Galbitang. How different would my day be without that moment? I don't even want to know, because those are the special moments you'll never forget, the ones that will warm the heart and warm the soul.

~:[CH6 - Day 359]:~ Believe

~:[CH6 - Day 359]:~ Believe

I think when I first had to take on this role as Santa, I was a bit hesitant. I rather be off to the side and just watch from afar, but being able to take a picture with everyone a the party became something I looked forward to every year. When you have your doubts, you tend not to embrace things as easily, that's a given, which is why it makes sense that your confidence and belief in something is vital to your success. I'm big on family traditions and this happens to be one of them, as we've done this longer than I can remember. As old as we all get, it's something we all have to do and it's my belief that it's something that we need to continue to do. I know that the true story behind the holiday is not about Santa or reindeer, but truly the idea of giving and selflessness is something we all need during the holidays and should continue as we move forward each and every day. As while good food and fun are often on the menu at these holiday celebrations, the hugs and kisses, the looks of love and the sounds of laughter, and the feeling of spending time with loved ones is truly the gift we all are blessed with during the holidays. As while I've always been skeptical about Santa (since I was little), I've never stopped believing that the tradition is something that brought our family together. Do I believe in Santa? I'll leave that answer unsaid, but no matter my answer, his laughter, his joy, his selflessness and his love will be heard and felt by all, as that is something I truly believe in.

~:[CH6 - Day 358]:~ Reminded of the Greatest Gift

~:[CH6 - Day 358]:~ Reminded of the Greatest Gift

I've said this before and I'll say it again, this is the greatest gift we've been given in this world. The ability to love and to be loved. In the chaos of gathering gifts together and finding that perfect thing for that perfect someone, we cannot forget that what we are looking for is right in front of our eyes. The time spent with loved ones is more valuable than anything you can wrap or put a bow on and in the spirit of the holidays, it's something we should never forget. We've been blessed to be in this world and it's our task to live and to love. I don't know how I was so lucky to have such a wonderful family surrounding me. There aren't very moments in the day that I forget this and I know in the future that will never change. As while we have grown and moved on, we keep the same traditions we've had since the day I was born and for that, I am grateful. I have been at every holiday celebration and I hope that I never have to say that I'll be missing one, because even with all the wondrous places I've been and things I've done, these are the most cherished days of my life. Thank you to all those who have made and continue to make live special. I hope that you have the opportunity to love like you've never loved before, sending the greatest gift that you could possibly send. 

~:[CH6 - Day 357]:~ Fun & Games

~:[CH6 - Day 357]:~ Fun & Games

The phrase fun & games is often referred to in a negative light, as if people need to take things more seriously. However, on the other end, sometime you need to be more relaxed and find enjoyment in the opportunities that life has to offer you. Today was one of those days for me and while I got some work done, I was able to watch some dramas, make a stop in Pasadena, before closing the night out with a few hours of billiards. It was quite nice and relaxing and while I had to do a little bit of wrapping and cleaning on top of some cooking that I did, it was a nice relaxing day. As while we live in a time where work can get piled up, it's always good to step away and take some time for yourself where you don't have to worry about much except for all the fun & games. Today was that day. 

~:[CH6 - Day 355]:~ Walking Back into the Past

~:[CH6 - Day 355]:~ Walking Back into the Past

As I continue my trek down the road of piecing together this documentary/film, I have began to meet some of the people who helped make this school into the one it is today. I met an alumni from the class of 1975 and as I talked to him and interviewed him, I was taken back to the days when the school first opened. He said, not much has changed since the school opened campus-wise. There is an addition to the gym, a new track and portables, but mostly, the campus hasn't changed much over the past 40 plus years. It was nice meeting him and funny that his picture was even on the wall in the ASB room, as he was on one of the first cabinets in history. It was a nice chat and made me think about all the people who walked through the halls of the school. It's amazing to think about, but by the time we organize this, there will be about 30,000 students who walked the halls of this campus. While it was a crazy day being the last day of the school year, it will be one that I enjoy and remember as while we closed the books on 2017 on campus, I know that 2018 will not only unlock a new year, but also unlock more of the history of this wonderful school that I call home. 

~:[CH6 - Day 354]:~ When the Rain Falls

~:[CH6 - Day 354]:~ When the Rain Falls

The weather has been strange lately with cold mornings, warm afternoons and returning to even colder evenings, however, I never expected it to rain. I was well prepared for it, however. It was a strange day, as with an atypical schedule, I had more time than I was used to. It was easy to get things done, I was relaxed and the night at scrip was not very busy even though it was the week of Christmas, and I sat back with an alumni enjoying dinner in a peaceful environment. The topper was running into our assistant principal (and friend) who returned from retirement again who ended up as Santa on his second to last day of school. As the rain fell that night, I prepared for an important meeting and thought that while the rain can be a hindrance and annoyance to us, the importance of the rain is of greater importance than we'll ever know. In the mountains, snow will probably fall, the fires may be calmed by the rain and the vegetation gains much needed precipitation without the need for watering. It may cause more accidents, build up traffic and leave us as a soaked disaster later on, but in the long term, the rain will benefit us all. As in life, we face storms that bring us down and serve as a hindrance, but often, there are parts of the storm that will help us in the end that we do not see, normally in a lesson we can learn, a compassion voice that swoops in to help us or simply the ability to reflect upon our own actions. I am not a big fan of rain, but before I went inside, I soaked it up a bit knowing that it wouldn't be long before the benefits of the rain would begin, as these showers will soon bring on a beautiful field of flowers.

~:[CH6 - Day 353]:~ The WoW Factor

~:[CH6 - Day 353]:~ The WoW Factor

It was a crazy day. I stayed up late to make soup for our annual soup kitchen. I planned to wake up early to get everything finished up and to check on the taste, but didn't have the time and ran out the door. I spilled some soup as I tried to get it into the school, as I struggled to get everything to where it needed to be. In the end, my soup turned out pretty good and was the start of what I call the WoW Factor. During practices last week, my PE class looked like they would struggle with their dance final projects. Some of them didn't have great dance routines, however, they came today to impress. They practiced and took this seriously and came out with some amazing performances that WoWed us all. Even the performances that weren't as strong, showed great improvement since they began planning and I left so happy that they were able to show that improvement over time. I got WoWed one more time, as I met with a friend who showed me what she has been working on and it reminded me why she is always so impressive. Her ability to chase after what she wants to do is something that motivates me to push for greater heights, her thoughtfulness is something I strive to have, and her courageousness to take on all these new tastes is something that I will continue to chase. I left our get together so happy, as she amazed me as normally and inspired me to create my own WoW factor moving forward. Today taught me to treasure the impressive people around me and to never underestimate what someone is capable of, as some of these athletes today simply WoWed me! 

~:[CH6 - Day 352]:~ Defining Who We Are

~:[CH6 - Day 352]:~ Defining Who We Are

It's easy to be someone when things are going well. You know who you are, know your role and know where you're going. However, who are you when times get tough and when you are trying to find a way out of the darkness. With the start to the week, I began to ask myself these questions, as I was saddened with how people around me were acting. We all have things we need to correct when things don't go our way. In the shadows of temptations, it is easy to fall of course, the question is, how off course do we allow ourselves to be? How are we defined in the absence of light, which truly shows the person we are at our core. I've noticed how many revolve their days around themselves, whether it be about their goals, their wants and needs, their hopes and dreams and while there is nothing wrong with that, I think we also need to also allow ourselves to define ourselves with a we. What are our goals, what are our wants and needs and what are our hopes and dreams. In politics, in sports, in love and in life, we've often allowed ourselves to get in the way of the greater good. As I heard the chatter today, I was discouraged hearing blame, hearing people disappointed because of what they would lose, rather than disappointed in the fact that it happened and they allowed it to happen. 

"Speak up, because the day you don't speak up for the things that matter to you is the day your freedom truly ends." - Anonymous.

"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." - Albert Einstein

"Do not exchange your dignity for popularity." - Dr. Steve Maraboli

It's difficult to do something that isn't popular, however, some of the greatest people in history did just that, made an unpopular decision because they were willing to speak up for what they believed was right, as they refused to give up their freedom. While tensions may have arisen, they made the world a better place, because they took action. As I think about the events that have transpired, I gain even more respect for those who can speak up against the wave of popularity in order to do what is right. As upsetting as the response can be, among the shadows, the light will radiate and your true self will begin to be seen. The question is, what kind of person will emerge? Can you truly speak up for a decision not only when it impacts you, but also when you know that someone must speak up for the greater good of the people? Can you do it when you risk losing more than you can gain for yourself, when you know it will be for the betterment of those around you? So many questions have entered and left my mind as I thought about the situation and it only left me with more questions such as "do people realize that these types of situations allow them to risk more than they can gain?" Personally, as all these thoughts wandered through my mind as the emotions rushed through my body, it came down to a simple idea. In the darkness, we have an opportunity to define who we truly are. Sometimes in a blink of an eye, we must make decisions and those decisions will truly shape who we are. The good thing is that if we're willing to give up some of our pride, we have an opportunity to correct our mistakes and mold ourselves into something we can be proud to look at, every moment of every day. For each of us, this mold will be different and only we can truly define what we want this mold to look like. We all have something we can work on, so I think we can begin today by reflecting upon ourselves and ask, how do I want to be defined, so that you can being the process of molding yourself. I am nowhere near where I want to be, but today is a good day to begin heading in the right direction. Who wants to join me?

~:[CH6 - Day 351]:~ Light Up the Night

~:[CH6 - Day 351]:~ Light Up the Night

It was a chilly this evening, but the beautiful of the Enchanted Forest of Lights made it all disappear. The site was a beautiful display of lights laid out among ten different themed areas and while it was a little more crowded than I would have liked, it was still an enjoyable experience. Life tends to give you moments like this when you least expect it. When all is not working out how you had hoped and all of a sudden a moment like this is throw your way, almost like it was waiting to light up your day (well, night). Sometimes you plan for these moments and sometimes they just arrive, yet regardless, soak it all in and appreciate it while you have the opportunity, because others may not be so lucky. As we walk through the darkness of light, we must always remember that it is in our darkest times that the light will appear the most beautiful and bright, therefore never lose hope, as soon, a guiding light will lead you out of the darkness. Tonight, I was truly enchanted and my momentary walk in the darkness did not last long at all, quickly realizing just how blessed I truly am. 

~:[CH6 - Day 350]:~ In Transition

~:[CH6 - Day 350]:~ In Transition

The one thing about giving yourself the best possibility for continued success in life, is to always prepare. You're going to face the unexpected, but if you prepare well, you'll give yourself a great opportunity for success. However, that preparation cannot be short-sided. For long-term success, you must see the road ahead and step back and see the whole picture so that you know where you are headed. Each year, we appoint training captains who we work with to see if they have it what it takes to be a captain. It's not something we start in June, rather, way before that in order to best prepare ourselves for success. It's always a joy to get together for the first time, however, even more a joy to see them all grow over the course of their careers. While all the ones we train will not be a success, our process of trying to transition new captains in has helped us tremendously in finding success. It was an exhausting day dealing with the crowds at the Stussy sale and while I was wiped out, seeing this new generation of captains put a skip in my step and prepared me for the transition ahead. 

~:[CH6 - Day 349]:~ Piecing it All Together

~:[CH6 - Day 349]:~ Piecing it All Together

When things get matched up properly, they make something so stunningly beautiful. Things coming together as one to form a unified piece that is the same, yet separate. It is in our unity that we find our greatest strength, as while something may be amazing, the combination of amazing things can create something that is beyond our imagination. As I wandered through California Adventure, I felt this same amazingness. I guess that is the benefit of a pass. I can simply walk through the park while running an errand before heading back to do the tasks at hand. As I appreciate the aesthetics of the park, I think about how amazing the combination of all the things are within the park and just how they compliment each other. This observation also helped me to realize that our own awesomeness is magnified when we surround ourselves with the right things. When we place ourselves in a situation where what we do and who we are with compliments who we are and want to be. In that, we find the answer to the puzzle of life. If we truly want to be the best version of ourselves, we must place ourselves in the right place and also around the right people to give ourselves the best opportunity at success. As while we may be successful, alone, we limit the potential that we have and in that, we only see part of the large picture that await us. 

~:[CH6 - Day 348]:~ Sketching a Page

~:[CH6 - Day 348]:~ Sketching a Page

My body told me to stay home, so I canceled my trip to DTLA for the Art Walk, so I could lounge around and rest. It allowed me to take it easy, as I edited parts of my first vlog that I'll be working on over the winter. As I did, I began working on cartooning photos and videos and had a blast doing it. As I thought about it though, isn't life like a comic book? Each day is a sketch in a series, with some being shorter than others. Some will sit on a shelf, never be read, while others will become popularized, as people will flock to get their hands on the newest edition. As while we script each page of our own story, we must think about what we want that story to be about. Today in Econ, we walked about the essential questions and I think life also has those same questions. Do we want the spotlight or are we fine hiding in the shadows, where do we want to go, what do we want to be and who will we surround ourselves with. There are things that are beyond our control and things we can never for see, but we have input on every single page in the sketch of our lives. Today's decision to stay home could very well have changed the course of my life or could be insignificant in changing the course of our future. Regardless, as we move forward, think about your life and answer those essential questions and figure out where exactly you want to fit in. If my comic were to sit on a shelf and never be read, I would care less as long as the contents of that comic were driven by me. As while popularity and fame can be wonderful, I'm just fine here in the shadows, happy and content, with my family, my friends, and my faith. As I look at this page, there is something so beautiful about it and while I may never be able to put it into words, it matters not, similarly to the many pages before it. As with the adventures and people that fill the pages, I am creating a compilation of sketches that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Tomorrow, I will add another page and the day after, another one, and I only hope that I can fill these pages with great moments with great people, not to show off to the world, but to share with those special people who I've been lucky enough to share my life with in this series that is of my own.

~:[CH6 - Day 347]:~ The Hard Battle ...

~:[CH6 - Day 347]:~ The Hard Battle ...

"Be kind, for everyone is fighting a hard battle ..." The movie Wonder inspired me more than I thought it would and made me reflect on life. In a day full of catching up, the movie perfectly summed up the day itself. In the movie, the battles that the main character had to fight were obvious, but with all those around him, the battles they were fighting didn't seem as obvious. From the overshadowed sister to the parents who sacrificed so much, the story solidified this idea. My day today paralleled similar battles, as I saw a brilliant artists looking for direction, one of the most incredible people I've known, facing the challenges on the job, and a college student wrapping up the loose ends of finals. Whether big or small, each of us has a hard battle to fight and while it appears that some people tend to coast along, their battles could actually be greater than the ones that appear the toughest. In a previous entry, I talked about how our society is so quick to judge and it's true. We judge by what we see, but are we truly looking? In our lives, we have to make the effort to look and really see inside of each of the people around us in order to see the battle they face. As easy as their road may appear, they each are fighting to stay afloat and to try to ensure that the sketch of their life is the one that they are striving for. Much like the brushstrokes of this fabulous artist, it is our job to look beyond the image and to look at the finer details and the think about the process it went through. There was so much to be overjoyed about today and while not all was perfect, the reflection on my own life and actions began the process of creating a road map for myself as I move forward. I thought about the sketch of my own life and what I want portrayed in my sketch. As while in life, there is great temptation to try to rise above others, to become a champion, to find your way to your goal, and to be right, ultimately, the right decision is to be kind. As while we may want to do great things, "he is the greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of his own," (Beecher) and it is in kindness that we can truly rise to greatness. As it is not he who receives a standing ovation that deserves the most recognition, but the one who helps lead those around them to their own standing ovations. "Everyone is fighting a hard battle" and it is our job to look in order to see who they truly and our ability to see, begins with being kind. 

~:[CH6 - Day 346]:~ The Million Fish in the Sea

~:[CH6 - Day 346]:~ The Million Fish in the Sea

There's a million fish in the sea and I'm one of them. I know what you're thinking, but this post is not about love and yes, I know, the population of the world is well over seven billion. Regardless, it's interesting to think of people like fish. The question is, in what direction do you swim? Do you swim with the school of fish, against the flow of traffic, with the same crowd or a different one, do you swim solo or do you just allow yourself to float? Regardless of how you decide to swim, I think the important thing is that you do what you feel you should. It shouldn't be a case of FOMO forcing you to swim with the crowd or you being a rebel to swim against, but really, just you making the right decision for you. In life, sometimes we hide things in order to appease those around us, but the reality is when we do that we break things - trust, loyalty, hearts, and ourselves in a number of ways. We must come out of the shadows and be who we want to be and swim how we want to swim. There are a million fish in the sea and they all swim in different ways and whether we decide to swim with the crowd or in a way of our own, the only judge of how we're doing is ultimately ourselves. As while we can trust the words of those around us, ultimately, the million fish aren't the ones who have live every day of their lives as you. Be the change you want to see in the world and whether that world of seven billion people or the world that lies between your ears, but if you truly want to be that change, that decision must begin with YOU. Don't be afraid to be you, because truly you are one in a million.