Tuesday, August 23, 2005

The S.H.A.P.E. of My Life

Service to humanity:
Although most people would expect me to write down that my biggest service to humanity was my time spent in Iraq for the Army, I believe that my biggest service has always been to my community, my family, and friends. Too many people loose out on making lasting impacts on the people in their daily lives while they go chasing after bigger windmills.

Hopes for the future:
My big hope for the future is that I find a lasting love. I have been so cautious in the past in my relationships that I have truly missed out on love. I believe now that I realized this, I have climbed mountains and just need to find someone I want to share life with. Another hope for the future I have is to be content with where I am and what I have, always have a goal I'm striving to reach, and to make lasting impacts on people that cross my path...you know...the kind of impacts that change attitudes, outlooks, and therefore lives.

Abilities for contribution:
In this area I am truly blessed. I have so many abilities...academic, literary, social, emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, and creative. And if I haven't yet...I learn how.
Among my most "needed" or "desired" abilities are my carpentry, masonry, and creative skills. Also, my mechanical inclination, my artistic talent, and my power of written word.

Passions in life:
Relationships, faith, education, fitness and health, and management of my monetary goods.

Experiences that were shaping:
Moving from Brazil to the US. Visiting my father in the Middle East when he worked there. Joining the Army and its training. Going to Iraq with the Army. Making friends with troubled or difficult to relate with people. Being the only woman amongst 36 men for a year and a half.
Making mistakes in my high school days. Moving out on my own. Going back to school after having gone to Iraq.

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