Introduction to Sociology

                                                                                                                                       

      Greetings,
      Somewhere over the rainbow has always been one of my favorite sayings, not only because my      favorite singer "Barbra Streisand" sings it so well and eloquently with sheer intensity to move an entire crowd of fans; that is how I view my life with all its complexities, perplexities, adversities, yet still fulfilling at the same time.

      I'm the middle child aslo known as the wild child to my siblings. I wouldn't I say I was wild, let's just say I was more daring with more edge, with much zest for life itself. Growing up baseball, football, basketball, anything sports related never ceased to pique my intrest. I have always been an "adrenaline junkie", However my undying passion has always been dance. Life without dance for me a like a plug without a socket. In such an upbeat society especially growing up and living in the concrete jungle, there was/is always something going on. Being that I'm a very active, I love socializing, helping others, managing a home, work, family, maintaining friendships etc.. I had to maintain a balance for myself, and dance is what has and still to this day balances me. When it comes to dance, I'm completely soloist. Dance has been my way of escaping it all. Wether it be pain that I could not articulate verbally I expressed it with my body entirely/whole heartedly. Dance has played a major influential theme within my life.

     Ten years ago I was in a very bad car accident in which I was paralyzed for a few days, internal bleeding, numerous fractures, had an ACL surgery, back injuries, the list goes on. However I lost someone very dear in that accident; apart for all my injuries I had a broken heart, a broken spirit. I went into a brief depression knowing that my life as I knew it changed over night. Due to my injuries, especially my ACL surgery my life as a dancer was stunted. My aching heart was quivering with such grief. I decided to take control of my life the best way possible. I always had a strong belief in God, however I decided to build a relationship with my higher power. I've come to realize that no matter what I have been through, I made it through, not just by my own understanding but through the grace of God. Having realizing this invigorating super natural, I began to rise incorporating daily scripture within my life ;also talking to people of all sorts of religions and spiritual beliefs. These people have also been very influential within my life, their humbleness and meekness I appreciate, because I'm always striving to be a better person than I was yesterday, Not just for myself but for humanity. Having a rich heart and soul cannot go to waste, that has always been my mantra.
After experiencing such adversity and restoring myself to a level of contentment, I have decided to return to school to become a registered nurse with an aspiration to obtain my masters degree in CRNA
(certified registered nurse anesthesiologist) with hopes of opening my own dance studio for children in the near future.

       My life is a roller-coaster; all the intricate details, loss, suffering, even smiles and joys along the way make me who I'am today and who I'm to be in the future. All of my trails and tribulations has all added to my bank of fortitude ( Bruce Lee). In conclusion I know everything I have experienced and will experience is all but a stepping stone for me to be where I need to be. "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" Hey I'm not there yet.. The pot of gold awaits over that rainbow; as the saying goes "There are no rainbows without the rain".

                                                                                                                Merida Angelina