Roots.
I'm lucky to have an amazing family. I'm the oldest child of 6. My parents are full of expression, intelligence, humor, music, and expectations. I was raised doing things I love. I have a finickiness when it comes to doing the things I LOVE. I won't settle. Childhood memories include:
Being outdoors. I LOVE being outside, and I have my whole life. Although my parents aren't the most enthusiastic outdoorsmen, I still spent a lot of time at parks, hiking, swimming, and in my backyard.
I also learned the value of education and music as a young child. I was the type of kid who was grounded for reading past my bedtime. I LOVE READING. I also learned to play the piano beginning at age 6. I LOVE MUSIC. These two passions have contributed to my abilities as an adult to obtain my education and be creative.
Don't forget my religion. I am lucky to have parents who are converted and passionate about being Latter-Day Saints. Both of my parents served missions for the church before they were married. The LDS church has been a base for everything in my life.
Community.
I grew up on the East bench of Sandy...among a ton of friends and neighbors who were really a part of our community. My neighborhood always felt safe growing up, which is such a luxury. I know that I developed a great sense of adventure because I felt safe growing up so I used that as a jumping off point. I definitely connected to my community growing up. It was the culture of that community that I felt comfortable in...friendly and safe.
Take Away.
From my childhood, I took away the importance of being myself, having a sense of community and being social, being expressive in music and having hobbies like reading. Also, the value of an education, religion, and working together in a family.
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