influence

There are so many people who have influenced me in my past that it's hard to choose who had a bigger influence on me. I think it would probably be my parents. Both my parents went to college for art and are both graphic designers. When I was very young I was just constantly surrounded by art. My parents weren't the kind of parents who would mother you, they would let me experience life on my own and let me be who I want to be. I've had many people in and out of my life who have influenced me, some teachers, some hockey coaches, and some friends but none have been a constant influence.

Now that I am growing older and moved away from home for school I have begun to find new influences. A few of my teachers really push me and influence me, but when it comes down to it no one has really influenced me as much as my parents. I would be a totally different person if I had different parents.