My top career choice is being a freelance artist. It basically means I'd make art on my own terms. I'd have to start on a small scale, like sell to local businesses or individual people, but eventually I hope to be successful with a steady income. It interests me the most because it is an independent career that would allow me to freely do the things I want to do in my life without having to be tied down to a 9 AM-5 PM, Monday-Friday job. I believe that we were all born with natural abilities and talents, and with this job, I'd be able to fully use my talents instead of waste them. If I wanted to, I could travel across the country or even internationally to make and sell art. This is why being a freelance artist is my top career choice.

My family is the main thing that stresses me out. But school is also another thing that creates stress in my life. Ever since freshman year, college has been a constant recommendation. There's been so much pressure from all types of different people in my life including teachers, parents, extended family, church acquaintances, friends, and even strangers that have all crammed the idea of college in my brain. I'm not saying college is a bad thing, but with all that pressure from day one, it causes stress because what if I don't live up to everyone's expectations, or what if my grades don't turn out good enough? Even though they mean it in a positive manner, it just makes me stress out. And as far as my family goes, I think every family has its challenges. As a temporary way to deal with my stress, I'll either eat too much at one time, or not eat at all for a little while. But as a way to cope with it in the long-run, I paint. It's become an outlet for me which is a healthier way of dealing with the stress.