Brittany Summers
Life is never easy. And if it was, I wouldn't want to live it; it'd be boring. I've been living for almost 21 years and in those years, I have spent my time writing, singing, dancing and acting and I continue to do those things today. Pursuing what I love and doing my best, especially when no one is looking, is what I strive to do. I was homeschooled my entire life except for the fifth and sixth grade, when I attended Christian school. Growing up with two older sisters and one younger sister, school was up to me to do, especially in junior high and high school. Many friends told me to fake the work and have all the time in the world to do whatever I wanted. But I knew that would only hurt me in the long run. I planned and dreamed of going to college and making something of myself. I was the only one who kept track of my academics. After completing a year of Abekah on the senior level, I made my own program to follow and I completed two years of work in less than one, and I graduated three months early. I finished my freshman year of college and I realized I needed time off to decide exactly what my goals and priorities were. During that time I learned that writing and acting and everything else I love to do have to take precedent over what everyone else was telling me to do with my life. My biggest compass in life is the Lord. He truly is my sanity and He inspires me and guides me to live upstanding whether or not eyes are on me. I grew up in a very conservative independent fundamental Baptist church called Fellowship Baptist Church. I am grateful for how I was raised and I wouldn't change it for anything in the world. In high school, some family problems were growing serious and I had to rediscover my faith for myself. My faith was borrowed and I had to adopt faith of my own, strong faith-that no matter what life through at me, my foundation would not shake or waver. That was one of the hardest times of my life. I was lost and angry, very misunderstood. It took me some time to get back on my feet but there is always room for improvement. Nevertheless, I am thankful I have made it thus far. I am thankful for all the good and the bad in my life that has made me what I am today and I am looking forward to the journey ahead of me.
