Blog 6 - Who influences you?

What does it mean to be an influence?
To me, an influence is someone who you want to be like. When trying to be like someone, you copy what they do. Whether it be a good influence or a bad one, you imitate them. When I was little, I was daddy's little girl. I would follow him when he went out to do the chores and attempt to help. We went fishing and hunting together. I would follow him around on days he would let me go to work with him & boss the machanics around, because that's what he did. As I got older, I became Momma's little shadow. Cleaning house and baking with her, because it made me feel older. I'd do the dishes and dust the living room. Now that I'm getting older, I have taken on both responsibilities. My parents have raised me this way, to prepare me for my future. Reality is setting in and I'm going to be out on my own in about a year. Carrie and Matt Bushue have also influenced me. You see, Carrie is like my big sister and she lived with us since she was sixteen. I have seen her grow as a person, and move out on her own with her husband, Matt. Seeing the struggles and the complications they have went through has taught me to do things in another way. Carrie has taught me to be a better person, and to not let anyone push me around. She is definately the best influence in my life. Matt, on the other hand, I can go to him whenever, with whatever problem, and I know he will always know what to say. These four people are the most important people in my life. Other influences such as friends, come and go as we get older. Interests change and we meet new people. Some people change for the better, and some for the worst. Whether you change for better or worse, someone influenced you to make the change. You, and only you can take responsibility for the changes made.