My mother constantly reminds me, “If you want something, go for it.” Growing up, I’ve always been the type to do what I want. Throughout high school, my teachers tell me that once I graduate from college, I’d be juggling different jobs trying to figure out what career would satisfy me. However, I had already begun experiencing a mix of aspirations at the age of 8. In elementary, I wanted to be the President of the United States, and as aspiring as that dream was; I started small by becoming Vice President of my fifth grade class. I also wanted to be a chef and would constantly watch my mom cook to learn the recipe. But after a traumatic experience of “a great big fire,” when I tried to turn on the stove; I knew that becoming a chef was not