Being born visually impaired is a challenge within itself. However, I taken this disability and turned it into an ability, an ability to become an award-winning artist. I have tried for 18 years to be part of the American Painting House for the Blind art competition and always fell short. In 2009, I managed to enter the competition for visually impaired and blind artists and placed 3rd out of some 400 entries from around the world. In 2010, I entered the competition again and placed 2nd out of some 300+ enteries from all over the world. In 2011, I didn't place but was accepted in the art exhibition among 80+ artists and in 2012, I won 1st place out of 420 entries from around the world. It's having that "Go For It" spirit that keeps me moving forward and not feeling the world owea me something and accepting who I am and focusing on what I can and will be in the future. My goal is to have art shows all over the world.