Day 7: A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

Whew, this is hard. (okay in some ways these are all hard for me, but really this is hard!)

I have to pick 5...eek...sorry! And what makes this even harder is that I feel like everyone that has been in my life has had some profound impact on me. I have learned from so many people through out my life that it is hard to justify just 1 (or in my case 5). But these 5 have known me for forever and have allowed me to grow up to be who I am today.

These are in no particular order, but all must be discussed. In general I can just say my family, but they have all had such a crazy impact on me that they each need a moment.

My Grandparents: Wayne and Coletta

Grandma and Grandpa have been in my life since the day I was born on my Grandma's Birthday. She always said that she worried that I would hate sharing my birthday with her, but rather I think it is one of the most magical things I have. Not only was a blessed to be born on her day, but I was given her name which I go by now, Shae Colett. I love it. I will always have a piece of my Grandma in me and I can't express how much that means to me. My Grandpa was the first person to impact my life with music. I will cherish forever the afternoons with him singing away. I think it's safe to say that Grandpa gave me my first tastings of performing and my love for it. Both Grandma and Grandpa give me so much love and joy. They would do ANYTHING for me and while all three of us hate living so far apart, I know that they help give me strength to live the life that I desire and support me 100% along the way.

My Dad: Brad

Oh Brad! I use to make his nephew call him "Uncle Brat." I can't believe he has been so good to me when I was not always so good to him. Brad is why I am where I am today. He has never told me "no" and never doubted what I am doing. When I am in trouble, Brad does whatever he possibly can to make it better. He has worked so hard to allow me to have everything I could ever imagine. And to be honest, I can't imagine what my life would be without him in it. He has supportive my every move, and carried me along the way. Brad is one of the hardest workers I know and while we give each other a hard time, most of the time, I love him so much and appreciate everything he does. Brad has never given up on me and will be there cheering me on forever. I couldn't ask for a better Dad.

My Mom: Shellee

We don't have all day, so I guess I just have to do basics with mom. I am her. She taught me everything. She is in me with everything I do and Loves me with all of her heart and more, and I ditto that. My mom is my best friend. We laugh, cry and support each other with everything we do and I couldn't be luckier. She taught me my love for dance, and has been my inspiration throughout my whole life. Mom has taught me the most valuable lesson of all, how to love with your whole heart and be honest with who I am. She never doubts, gives up or lets me down. She, like everyone I have/will mention, will do anything for me, and has. Mom has sacrificed so much of her life to make me so happy and to let me follow my dreams. I love her more than words can ever say and I am so proud to be so much like her.

My Brother: Sean (AKA Big Dollop)

Oh big dollop! Now he is a good time! :) Sean has taught me more lessons than anyone ever could imagine. Sean has suffered and in an attempt has made me not have to. Sean has taught me passion and dedication and most importantly has taught me that there can be more to a person then there past. I am so so lucky. Sean is so dedicated, and so hard working and extremely smart and talented. I am SOO PROUD of him and to call him my brother. I brag about him constantly. And while this might sound strange, I don't think I would be in this amazing relationship that I am in if it weren't for everything I have learned from Sean. He has taught me about people and taking chances. He made mistakes so I didn't have to and he has excelled in life in more ways than one. I can laugh with my big brother for days on end, I can sit and do nothing with him and have the time of my life. He is by far one of the most wonderful people I know. I couldn't imagine a cooler, grosser, funnier, smarter, talented person than my big brother.