My mom has always been a inspiration to me in some sort of way. The main, huge thing is the fact that she pushed me into getting myself into college. I honestly would not know where I would be without her right by my side, pushing me out side my comfort zone and into something that will change my life forever. All of this drive to get me here today, is because of the fact that she was not able to do so herself. And because of that she felt like the right thing to do was make me go off and do something that she always wanted to do, plus it would be a good experience for me. Even if I don't tell her all the time, she knows that I love her beyond words, and I don't know how I am ever going to repay her for what she has done for me.
Interview
Q: How do you feel about me writing about you?
A: "I'm a little nervous, because I don't know what you are writing about me."
Q: What was your dream college?
A: "Actually, my dream college was anywhere that I was able to afford, but at the same time far away from the small town that I would be living in for the rest of my life."
Q: What was your dream job?
A: "I always loved the arts, anything that had to do with painting or drawing. When I went to Ventura College, I tried to get a degree in that, but I came to realize that I wouldn't be able to make a true living off of that. So I ended up switching to computer programing."
Q: Within saying that, are you happy with the job you have today?
A: "No, I am not happy with my job at all, but I make a really good income, and based off of that I can live comfortably without worrying too much about bills. Oh and to send my lovely kids off to college."
Q: Who influenced you to who you are today?
A: "Well in all honesty, your father obviously had a huge impact on where I am today. Then again, there was my parents who were there to support me no matter what. And since they did that for me, I figured that I should be able to obtain the knowledge and strength to give my full attention towards my own children."
Q: What does a typical day look like for you?
A: "This is obvious, during the week I get up at around six am to be able to leave the house at roughly seven just so I can make it to work on time. And I should be off of work around either six or seven, and sometimes they keep my longer."
Q: What is the biggest challenge you have faced?
A: "Sad of you to hear this, sweetie, but your father and our relationship. He was what held me back from so much. He came and basically asked me to put everything aside for him. It not only hurt me but I think/know that he was hurt by the fact that our relationship after that was no longer the same."
Q: If you could back to that day, and change the course of the path you are on....would you?
A: "Well if I were to go back and tell your father no...you and your brother wouldn't be here today..."
Q: Do you regret in anyway not going off to college sooner?
A: "No, because I have two lovely kids that I cherish with all my heart. Plus there is the fact that I am now attending college and getting a degree that I always dreamed of (even if it isn't the major I always wanted.)"
Q: No matter what, are you happy with your life?
A: "Yes, and I wouldn't have wanted to spend my life any other way."
A: "I'm a little nervous, because I don't know what you are writing about me."
Q: What was your dream college?
A: "Actually, my dream college was anywhere that I was able to afford, but at the same time far away from the small town that I would be living in for the rest of my life."
Q: What was your dream job?
A: "I always loved the arts, anything that had to do with painting or drawing. When I went to Ventura College, I tried to get a degree in that, but I came to realize that I wouldn't be able to make a true living off of that. So I ended up switching to computer programing."
Q: Within saying that, are you happy with the job you have today?
A: "No, I am not happy with my job at all, but I make a really good income, and based off of that I can live comfortably without worrying too much about bills. Oh and to send my lovely kids off to college."
Q: Who influenced you to who you are today?
A: "Well in all honesty, your father obviously had a huge impact on where I am today. Then again, there was my parents who were there to support me no matter what. And since they did that for me, I figured that I should be able to obtain the knowledge and strength to give my full attention towards my own children."
Q: What does a typical day look like for you?
A: "This is obvious, during the week I get up at around six am to be able to leave the house at roughly seven just so I can make it to work on time. And I should be off of work around either six or seven, and sometimes they keep my longer."
Q: What is the biggest challenge you have faced?
A: "Sad of you to hear this, sweetie, but your father and our relationship. He was what held me back from so much. He came and basically asked me to put everything aside for him. It not only hurt me but I think/know that he was hurt by the fact that our relationship after that was no longer the same."
Q: If you could back to that day, and change the course of the path you are on....would you?
A: "Well if I were to go back and tell your father no...you and your brother wouldn't be here today..."
Q: Do you regret in anyway not going off to college sooner?
A: "No, because I have two lovely kids that I cherish with all my heart. Plus there is the fact that I am now attending college and getting a degree that I always dreamed of (even if it isn't the major I always wanted.)"
Q: No matter what, are you happy with your life?
A: "Yes, and I wouldn't have wanted to spend my life any other way."
Jennifer Juarez is a student attending CSUN. She really enjoys to be different and doesn't care what other people think of her, as long as what she is doing makes her happy.