Influences

[Blu_eyed_tchr]

There are so many different things in our lives that shape who we are. People... places... music... events... bad decisions... good decisions... everything comes together to make us unique. Name something or someone that has been a major influence on you...

 

[Blu_eyed_tchr]

My Grandpa always had a way of making people laugh. To this day, I have a special affection for people that can make me smile.

 

[calibij]

underaged

 

[Blu_eyed_tchr]

Thanks for starting this off!

Funny how these things stick with us, isn't it...

 

[calibij]

No prob was a pleasure remembering it made me smile..

 

[pfflyerhot]

My high school English teacher...
My pal, Carie.
...right off the bat, anyway.

 

[beachbaby179]

oh god - so many - but if I have to name one who shaped me into who I am today (not like THAT, you pervs...I mean my character) it would have to be my dad.

 

[jeff_is_smiling]

One of my first bosses at work giving me the go-ahead to be creative and unique in solving a problem.....made a complete difference in me professionally ever since...

 

[MisterDark]

My dad (actually step father)......taught me to always be the first to forgive, first to say "I'm sorry" and that the 3 toughest words in the world to live up to are, "I Love You." Don't ever just throw them around.

 

[SwtSassyNrse26]

My Grandmother. She is a remarkable woman with many talents.

 

[sogrl90]

My mom. She is my hero.

 

[bogusguy]

Hmmm...mom for always letting me know she loved me. Dad for showing me that a man takes a stand when need be. Grandparents for treating me as their own. Oh, and that blonde teaching me boob appreciation in my early years hehe

 

[RUlookingup]

Everyone I've ever met and spent significant time with. They are all teachers.

 

[jameslewis]

The biggest influence has to be my dad; most of my values about hard work, care for family, respect for others - all originated with him.

 

[spanishstud]

I would like to say my dad made me the man I am today. He taught me to work hard,stick to my word, and to never stop learning and wanting more personally and professionally.