"The future belongs to those that believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt may have first said this, but it was my mom who instilled its meaning in me. Growing up in a single parent home, most of who I am came from my mom. She was the one who taught me to how to reach for the stars, and she was also the one who inspired me to go and grab them. While it's true that we...

It was 3 a.m. The occasional car traveling down the interstate was the only indication of life outside my bedroom. I was perched on my bed, surrounded by the warm glow and soft hum of my laptop. I knew I should've been sleeping, but the excitement and wonder of my newest passion were providing me with endless energy. I listened to the same song for hours, trying to perfect my recent creation. I had discovered that I absolutely loved making...