About a year ago, I made the conscious decision to become a Tae Kwon Do instructor. I knew that I had a love for Tae Kwon Do and teaching, but I didn't know that it would turn into something that I needed like the air I breathe each day.

Since last year, I have adopted around a hundred kids as my own. I know that this isn't normal for a person at the age of eighteen, but this is the best way that I can describe the love I have for each kid as a whole and individually. I can tell that the feeling is mutual every time I teach a class, give my kids a hug, or when they ask me for advice with something going on in their lives.

My kids are my motivation to get through life. Recently, one of my older kids FaceTimed me while I was having a rough day. I was stressing out really bad and was missing my friends, family and kids. She gave me peace of mind and told me that they are always going to be there for me as a support system. To make me feel even better, she FaceTimed me again while she was on the mat so I could see the rest of my kids.

These little rugrats made me change my major! I was supposed to be going to school to be a History Teacher for High School students. Instead of being a History teacher, I found out that I'm actually meant to be a lowly Kindergarten or Pre-K teacher. I do thank them for saving me some heartache and a few thousand dollars before realizing what my true purpose is.

Every time I teach a class, I thank God Almighty for the kids that he has given to me already. My kids make me so proud every single day, whether if they land a Jump Spin Crescent kick or if they show me a great report card.

Ever since I have moved away for school, I have been missing my kids a whole lot. Thankfully, I have been able to watch my kids grow through what their parents' post on Facebook. I look forward to coming home soon to wrap my arms around my kids and to be able to teach them again.