A Decade in Review…

I barely graduated high school.

I took the ACT six times and my highest score was a 16.

I didn't receive any acceptance letters from any colleges or universities.

I enlisted in the Army.

I was homeless.

I took my first flight to Basic Combat Training.

I enrolled at a Community College.

I co-authored a chapter in a book as a Ronald McNair Scholar.

I presented my undergraduate research at several conferences.

I finished my Bachelor's Degree at LSU.

I was commissioned in the Army as an Ordnance Officer.

I served my country in Kuwait, Syria, and Korea.

I have been dumped or ghosted more than a handful of times.

I was told, " you are going to make it as an Officer because you are too nice."

I completed my Master of Science Degree at LSU.

I am a Captain in the United States Army.

As this decade comes to a close, I am appreciative of my adversity and failures because they fueled my faith.

I don't know what the future holds but, I know the one who holds my future. <3

Here's to the next decade of life!