The Amazon

So it's about 95% set that I will be taking this trip in June. I'm so thrilled! I'll be going on an Amazon Rainforest research expedition. Ahh, just the thought of floating in the Amazon and staying in the jungle gives me chills of excitement! :-)

When I Grow Up, I want to be FAMOUS...

When I grow up I want to be...
.....a pilot, a firefighter, an astronaut, a teacher....
For me, my response was always simple...When I grow up, I want to be FAMOUS.

That is the hope and dream of so many people in this world, and only the lucky get to experience the craved fame. I became a camera hog at a very young age. This tremendous thrill would consume me when my father would put our home movies on the television. I loved seeing myself on the screen! This wasn't because I thought I was pretty or that funny, because I really don't think I am, in fact, I make fun of myself all the time...but It was because I craved the fame, and I felt like seeing myself on the television screen was where I was supposed to be.

Growing hopeless in that dream department, I began to contemplate different ideas for where I thought my life should go. I'm 22 now, and no matter what, that FAME idea creeps around throughout my mind on a daily basis.

While I was watching an awards show the other evening, I couldn't help but really feel like I'm supposed to be there, that is what I'm supposed to do. I've always wanted my own show and to become famous and use my fame to help out all of the causes and people that are so dear to my heart.

As I grew up I saw all the power that these celebrities had. They could get people to do so much! And that's what I've always wanted to be able to do to try and make the world a better place. I want my voice to be heard.

A lot of the time I dare not admit that to people when they ask what I want to do with my life because so many look down upon that idea where I come from. But despite that, the dream is still on fire in my heart and mind.

I talk about how I WILL be famous to my family and close friends. Most support it and think that I should....but I am having a hard time finding where to start.

I hope it comes to me soon.