I have taken advice and learned from a very impactful modern writer. One night, I was sitting on the edge of my bed, going through my playlist and seeing what work from them I could listen to now. As I began to scroll, I saw the song “Mirrorball” by Taylor Swift. So I hit the start. It began with the lyrics, “I’ll show you every version of yourself tonight, get you out on the floor, shimmering beautifully.” As I listened to this lyric, I felt a connection to it. I grew up in a Hispanic community with my immigrant parents, that spoke almost no English. This experience gave me the title of being their translator, meaning anything from essential grocery shopping to important government documents. Being in the middle of these interactions exposed me to advanced topics like medicine at the doctor’s office. These experiences improved my Spanish and English speaking skills and sparked my interest in the medical field. From then on, I decided that although I didn’t know much about my future, I knew I loved the medical field. The song continued singing, “Hush, I know they said the end is near, but I’m still on my tallest tiptoes Spinning in my highest heels, love. Shining just for you” This reminded me of when my brother was one year old and would randomly get sick. We would go to doctors’ offices every time it happened, and for months, doctors couldn’t detect my brother’s rare thyroid problem. I was always very close to my brother and was used to being able to solve the issues around me, but knowing I had no control over the situation was challenging. However, one thing that stuck with me throughout that experience was how one of the nurses accommodated us in any way she could. Even though the fear of not knowing what was wrong was haunting our family, that nurse’s kindness and comfort made our experience just a little bit better. So after that, I looked into nursing and realized that I wanted to make that impact in a person’s life. Although I may not always have control over everything, I could help people get better, work closely with their families, and help give them a sense of comfort and hope. Finally, by the song’s end, she sang, “I’ve never been a natural; all I do is try, try, try. I’m still on that trapeze. I’m still trying everything to keep you lookin’ at me.” My parents constantly remind me that I have four younger siblings who look up to me as an example. Since I will be the first person in my family to attend college, I strive for greatness in any way I can. Being a role model and growing along with my sibling, although challenging, taught me that throughout my life, I want to be able to help other kids. Finally, after much searching, I found a job that fits all of my wants—pediatric nurse practitioner. Working with kids and helping them improve not only accommodates my interests within the medical field but it allows me to work closely with children and their families. My experiences have taught me the importance of perseverance and pushing through the difficulties surrounding me. While moving through hardship, I make sure I smile and work hard for my future so I can have a career in nursing. There will always be difficult times that break me, but every time it does, I grow and become stronger because I am a mirrorball.