Life is so short, that's what I have learned. My grandma and grandpa passed away before my senior year of high school which changed my projector. I also recently lived with my grandpa on my dad's side while I attended Mt. Hood Community College. My grandpa is a retired real estate agent in the Portland area who is now battling his health day in and day out. My grandpa on my dad's side and my resting grandparents on my mom's side make me realize how important fitness and health are in the long run. The loss of two grandparents that I was able to talk to about anything and seeing the decline of another makes me realize what matters in our lives, and that's the amount of time we get to be here on this planet blessing those we love with smiles and hugs. That is why I'm pursuing a career in fitness. I want to help those young, battling health issues, and those older, that want to make a healthy change that will increase their time with those they love. I know for that to be possible, I have to continue down a career in health and wellness by not only talking about it but actively doing so myself.