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As a military brat, I grew up in the tropics. My brother and I were dragged around the world, island hopping until we were teenagers, and my father finally had us settle down in sunny Southern California. I became so used to moving that there was an uneasiness in my spirit if I didn't pick up and move into a new place every time my rental contract was up. By the recession of 2003, I was half way through my associates degree, jobless and running out of money and resources fast! Operation Iraqui Freedom was still a vision for ambitious politicians at this time and, as a patriotic child, I turned to enlisting to save myself from homelesless and lack of career. The United States Coast Guard gave me a mission. I spent almost six years inspecting foreign vessels, cruise liners, and fishing boats all over the Pacific. I wanted to be a marine biologist and travel the world discovering new things. And then I got hurt... My life was turned upside down when that car hit me head on as I was leaving the base in San Diego. My eyes blurred as much as the rest of my lifes ambitions were quickly taken from the childhood ambitions and aspirations for what I knew I could and would do with my life. Another chapter. It's been ten years since that car accident. I went back to college to become a photographer and journalist. Returning to my passions that required less physical activity and that I could adapt to. I turned to dance for self rehabilitation. The oceans of tears, self acceptance, love from a husband that I am most lovingly deserving of, stubbornness to never give up, and acceptance of the unknown has led me to this point. Three years of homelessness in Montana while finishing my Masters Degree in Public Relations. Trying to find a career that'll never put me back in this place again. Living in my camper with my family as we save money for a better life. Journalism didn't pay anything and Montana's full of talented writers just like me. My eye sight is fading and my nahds shake so my photography becomes an artistic endeavor more than a career goal. I know what I'm doing! Every step of the way, at least I can say that! "I know what I'm doing." Finally in a home, back in a government position, seeking a career that truly makes me happy and nurtured the gifts God gave me. I'm a people person. I learn from conversation, observation and experience. I'm a writer. I'm an artist. I live to wander and experience God's majesty and the inhabitants of this planet. I've wandered over the Pacific and have yet to see the world beyond the Eatsernly shores of Irelnad. I'll get there someday. Sharing that story would be something worth seeing. Giving the world a chance to know my name and how I perceive this planet would be beyond my perception but right at the top of my comprehension. I can do it! I can't afford it... But someday... No matter what! I'll be that writer that shares stories of life all over the world. Inspire children to see it. Share with adults how they can enjoy it and respect the Earth at the same time. Honor each other as human beings. Live for adventure, no matter how great of small. Each moment is an adventure. Every second, a gift. We were given feet to be able to wander. Whether it's across a gangway to venture to distant shores, or across the street to get away from an office desk. Take the chance to venture out and find something new. Don't be afraid to be lost. The most amazing things come from finding yourself when you think you were lost. I'm not even 40 yet, but I feel like I've seen and done so much, and that there's still so much world yet to explore!