WHEN I GROW UP - HALLOWEEN 2018
FOR DAD - You are the inspiration, the support and the freedom for me to be what I am. All my love and eternal thanks.
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" Children get asked this question by every adult they meet. As children grow and learn more about the world, their possible answers become endless. Each day, they learn about new kinds of people doing new and exciting things. Children begin to dream big.
In 1993, my father brought my brother and me to America so that we could answer this question any way we wanted to. I was emboldened by my family and my new surroundings to follow my passions, and that led me to where I am today. There is nothing more inspiring than a child's imagination leading him down the path he always dreamt of traveling.
This year for Halloween, I asked these children what they wanted to be when they grew up, and these photos capture those answers. I encourage all of you to continue to dream big throughout your lives, be brave and never let anything stand in the way of your accomplishments. And, I hope that whatever you choose to be in the future, you have a smile on your face.
Miss Chloe wants to be an Olympian
Mister Greyson wants to be a Pilot
Miss Annalise wants to be an Information Technologist
Mister Jacob wants to be a Builder
Miss Emerson wants to be an Astronaut
Mister Jackson wants to be a Farmer
Miss Chloe wants to be a Baker
Mister Jacob wants to be a Football Player
Miss Maria wants to be a Doctor
Mister Kyrie wants to be a Rock Star
Miss Charlotte wants to be a Superhero
Mister Logan wants to be a Mailman
Miss Hayleigh wants to be a Veterinarian
Mister Connor wants to be a Professional Golfer
Miss Emily wants to be a Ballerina
Mister Grant wants to be a Firefighter
Miss Haley wants to be a Wellness Guru
Mister Gabriel wants to be a Lifeguard
Miss Emilia wants to be a Scientist
Mister Isaac wants to be a Photographer
Miss Annika wants to be a Chef
Mister Cody wants to be a Fisherman
Miss Oliva wants to be a Florist
Mister Abubakar wants to be a Mechanic
Miss Amelia wants to be a Teacher
Mister Benjamin wants to be a Drummer
Miss Madeline wants to be a Martial Artist
Mister Michael wants to be a Magician
Miss Rosie wants to be a Marine Biologist
Mister Xavier wants to be a Sailor
Miss Ruthie wants to be a Fashion Designer
Mister Carter wants to be an Archaeologist
Miss Kylie wants to be Santa’s Little Helper
Mister Nicky Wants to an Airman for the US Air Force
Thank you to the children and parents who helped to make this project possible.