There was a certain irony to it all. I met Kelli at school, and she ended up becoming one of my best friends. She introduced me to her mother, who in turn, introduced me to what turned out to be the avenue to my own success. I introduced my mother to Di, and they became best girlfriends. Everything happens for a reason. I could have ended up being one of those people with a false sense of entitlement, with my hand always out because my parents were well off, but I was far removed from that. Early on something resonated with me to pursue a success-filled life much like my parents, who were very successful in their fields. Seeing them work hard for all that we had and being able to afford a certain lifestyle geared me in that direction. In deep thought, I was driving along and heard my phone’s notification. I knew immediately it was my mother texting to see how far away I was and how long it would be before joining them.
