It's amazing the difference a day makes. So now, I am supported by my principal, my students are doing well, my mental crisis makes sense and everything seem right as rain... hmmm... 

Background: grew up as the middle child of 3. Always had an inquisitive nature and like observing things, other, and asking questions. I read everything I could get my hands on, even things that were beyond my level of true comprehension at the time. I was always respectful of my parents, even though I disagreed with them and would try to convince them of my point of view instead of fighting or throwing tantrums.

I grew up in a small town, same campus for K-12. We knew everyone, which is probably why I grew up not thinking I was attractive - which probably turned out well, cause I either might have gotten in some trouble or turned out full of myself.

I decided to major in music sometime during my high school years, though if you had asked me what teacher influenced me the most it would have been my chemistry or government teacher. My parents weren't even aware of my decision until I had already applied.

My growing up years were free from major conflict or drama, especially after I hear what all my friends have gone through growing up. We did have the financial issues of adults trying to create a new life for themselves. But I knew my parents loved me and supported me, even though they could not do so financially. They kind of fixed the failings they had in their childhood through us. 

As my friends put it, I am the example to my students of what the life of their children could be if they work hard...