I've been described as being the ultimate optimist by people who love and know me very well. I am not blinded by the world around me. I see bad things happening all of the time. I just won't let those things taint my soul. This picture reminds me that my true gift to the world is being present in the lives of each and every young lady, and young man that God places in my life for me to love, and mentor. They are always watching me. I want to teach them about having dreams, and the kindness of strangers. When things try to take a wrong tun in my life, I automatically become fearless. I am extremely confident that good things are always yet to come. My name is Angelia, and I was born an optimist. That is the legacy I will leave behind. Do you know what your legacy will say about you? I admire the late Dr. Martin Luther King jr. He taught me how to have a vision for others, and I celebrate him everyday in my actions. It is what I am most proud of. I offer a personal Salute to those who have gone before us with the hopes that we all learn to make life choices that will allow us to pave the road ahead for our leaders of tomorrow.