“I was diagnosed with the BRCA2 gene mutation, with an 87 percent chance that I would have an aggressive form of breast cancer. So I made the pre-emptive choice to have a double mastectomy. “I fought against it at first, and my oncologist kept asking … Continue reading‘Not being there for my son is a problem’
“My plan is to become a fishing and hunting guide. You’ve got to love what you do, and I’ve always loved to hunt and fish. I just enjoy being outside. I can’t be inside. I worked at Academy for a short period of time in … Continue readingHe dreams of becoming a fishing, hunting guide
“I was in sixth grade when my friend’s parents picked me up from school one day and took me to the hospital. They told me that my dad wasn’t feeling well. He was the toughest guy ever, so I knew if he was at the … Continue readingHis dad perseveres following stroke, aneurysm
“I’m a foodie. I just love food culture. When I go out to eat, I’m expecting the highest quality. “The funniest thing just after I moved to Baytown, I drove down Garth Road and it seemed like there was a fried chicken place on nearly … Continue reading‘This must be where chickens come to die’
“I was 18 and wanted to get out of the house, but I didn’t have any money. So I joined the military and was in the Navy for a few years. They try to change a boy into a man. I learned a lot about … Continue reading‘Now I know how great I could be in the future’
“I’d like to do something with neuroscience, like help create new technology. They have robotics nowadays that can help the brain with muscle movements. It would be cool to develop things like that, maybe to help blind people see again by activating neuronic sensors in … Continue readingHe’d like to use neuroscience to help the blind see
“Years ago, I had just started cutting hair when this lady came in and showed me a photo of what she wanted. I did the best that I could, but she wasn’t happy and began complaining. “What she really wanted, nobody could do. She wanted … Continue readingEarly lesson learned: customer always right
“When I was growing up, my mom called me a social butterfly. In high school, I always wanted to be out doing something, seeing somebody, hanging out. That continued in college, where I kind of struggled with prioritizing my time. I’d be like, am I … Continue reading‘Social butterfly’ strikes balance, earns degree
“No matter who we are, the rug can get pulled out from under us at any time. “I was a substitute teacher, but during the break between semesters I couldn’t find work and ended up losing everything. The homeless shelter took me in and I … Continue readingAfter losing it all, she would like to give back
“Going to school, working and paying the bills can be challenging, but it helps that I live with my sister and niece. Actually, we all live together in my grandma’s house. “Now that she’s sick with COPD, emphysema and all that bad stuff from smoking, … Continue readingLVN student gets hands-on experience at home