Yassss I'm doing that!

Yes, I'm currently in college working towards a degree in Communication's Media with a focus in English. If I find a weak spot in my life, I challenge it to do better, to understand, to focus on learning something new. When I first took the ASVAB to cook in the Coast Guard, I struggled to pass the math portion. For some reason my ability to put a puzzle together was off the charts. The recruiter asked me did I sit and put puzzles together all day. No...I hate puzzles but I analyze EVERYTHING. I'm a problem solver. I took that test 4 times and passed on the 4th. I went to the library and  check out books from 1st grade to 12th. YES I DID. When the recruiter called me he said, "Welcome to the Coast Guard. You have MORE than enough to be a cook." I fell on my knees and thanked God! Then, I needed a waiver for my age. I was 37. The Officer who wrote my waiver said,"it's not about age with this candidate. I see spirit and drive that is needed in my Coast Guard. I recommend a waiver. We need more people like her." This was a turning point in my life. I never gave up and I never gave in to the doubt that I felt everyday. Well this is my new battle. This is what I live for and one day I will reach down and help another. That's what life is truly about! Find the most basic path when the obstacles become difficult! If you can't climb over that bitch, walk around it!!!