Persistence towards a goal greater than myself has kept me on a path of victory. I began my formal education in the early 1980s, born to a blue collar family. My parents were and are hard workers. They taught me that you can live a full life being content with where you are, or constantly reaching for the next goal. They invested in various fine arts and recreational activities, while requiring excellence in education. This prepared me for a lifetime of self motivation.
School opened a world of opportunity, promise and hope. Reading and music became my favorite escapes. I have always loved to read, listen to, and play music. I was frequently on the A/B honor roll in grade school. I even graduated high