It’s Throwback Thursday and I’m sharing how I Took Control And Followed My Dreams. Being a young mother didn’t stop me pushing forward and achieving my goals.
How I Took Control And Followed My Dreams
Although I know some stories may paint the picture of being a young mother as depressing and unmanageable. I actually had an amazing support system with my family and friends, I was able to go on and complete and receive my GED when I was 16 years old.
So now I’m 16 going on 17 and actually have two babies at this time and thought to myself, how will I achieve my dreams now? How can this single mom of 2 beautiful babies even start to work towards her dream?
Throw Back Thursday
Something I learned at this time was that my previous dream of becoming a business owner had to be put on hold. It wasn’t until I turned 18 that I realized that I was now an adult who once upon a time had a dream to travel the world and experience all it had to offer.
I was still young and had plenty of time to work towards that dream. I decided that in order to achieve this dream I needed to take those first steps, I just knew that taking the first step would ultimately lead me down the road I desperately want to walk down.
Earning my Associates Degree
That first step towards my dream was enrolling into school for my Associates Degree in Business Management. I quickly enrolled for online classes and got to work, It took me 2 and a half years but I finally graduated and received my Associate’s Degree in Business Management.
The day I took my final exams and viewed my final results for all my classes was surreal. I had finally finished my step one in working towards my dream I was ecstatic and elated.
Armed with my college degree and all the knowledge I picked up from school I quickly applied to a new business which once was called Sweet N Sour Deals. I had applied all of my business management skills and quickly built up a fanbase and shared things I loved.
I shared freebies, samples, coupon deals, recipes, funny videos I found on the internet. Fast forward to 2014 and I was soon faced with the fact that I wasn’t doing what I really loved. It was then I realized that the big rebrand I had been dreading was a must at this point.
Launching My Blog
After adventuring through some other endeavors and rebranding my blog to Jay’s Sweet N Sour Life I finally was able to do what I truly love. On top of being able to do what I truly wanted to do, I get to do it with the people I love the most in my life.
I have always wanted to travel the world and taste many different foods, experience life, and different cultures. The dream I had when I was younger is finally a reality, and without planning to I now have 4 other beautiful people to spend it with.
Living My Dream Life
Although things seemed a little bleak when I was younger I feel like going for that education was the turning point I needed in my life. Nothing but amazing things have been happening and I hope they continue to unfold and that I am able to continue to share everything with my family. Have you been able to follow your dreams? What’s a dream you have had since you were younger that you would love to chase and fulfill right now?
Cathy Mini
Friday 28th of July 2017
Such an inspiring story of heart, dedication, and perseverance. Good for you!
Krystle Cook
Friday 28th of July 2017
This is such a great story! There is so much to be learned from it. You can accomplish whatever you want if you put your mind to it!
Alison R (@SoChicLife)
Thursday 27th of July 2017
Wow what a great story and good for you! Congrats on your degree and on being a single mom of 4.
Jasmine Espinal
Thursday 27th of July 2017
Love your story so nice to hear of other young moms with uplifting stories like this. I too was a teen mom that got her life together and came out on top!
Stacey
Thursday 27th of July 2017
As a teacher truly believe that an solid education will prepare you and open many doors! Congrats on getting your degree and rebranding your blog. All of that took loads of work.