30 Days: Day 7

DAY SEVEN: WHAT IS SOMETHING (OR SOMEONE) WHO HAS IMPACTED YOU?

I spent a few minutes reflecting on this question.

When normally asked this question, 

I would reply my family.

My parents, who've worked hard 

their whole lives to be the best and to provide 

for my sister and I.

My grandmother, who has been there since

I literally can remember.

I couldn't imagine a better influence on my life.

My sister, who is so strong and I look up to

in everything.

But I wanted to give deeper then that,

to think of something who I may not have known for

very long but who impacted me greatly.

And I think I have the answer!

This is me on my college graduation.

I am currently hugging my Advisor,

D.L. Richardson.

I took one of his Communication courses as a general education 

requirement when I was a theater major.

It was after that class that I decided I wanted to write again.

For the next 2 and a half years, he was supportive,

he told me not to try but to do.

He took special time to work with me,

he was so great when I had no idea what I was doing.

I wish I had stayed in better contact,

but maybe one day, I'll contact him again and show him

what I've made of myself.

And thank him.