Alyssa is a Junior!

It's unbelievable that my baby girl just started her junior year of high school.  I think it's because I so vividly remember my junior year -- That was the year that I think I finally figured out who I was.  I found my love of  theatre and as a result, I became more confident -- something that has enabled me to do public speaking, sing, lead organizations to this day.  All because of the growth I experienced when I was a junior -- and thanks to Frank Hunter -- my theatre teacher who saw something in me I didn't see in myself.  I look back at that year as a huge turning point in my life and now my daughter has reached that point in her life.  I wonder what experiences she will have this year that will change her and help her to become the woman she is destined to be.  I can't wait to watch it unfold.  But for now -- here she is on her first day of school -- and her first day driving to school!

August 2012