What did you want to be when you grew up?

I have always wanted to be a wife and a mother. It was magical when I met my hubs and fell in love with him. He is my dream come true. I am sure that Amyra will realize her dreams, she is doing so much to prepare for her dream.

I agree about not wanting to be a teacher nowadays. A great many of the kids have absolutely no respect for anyone else.

I remember you shared some of Amyra's art works and I think she is very talented. I wanted to become an interior designer, I know that this is something I would have loved to do.

Sounds good and best of luck to her, I wanted to be a great artist but outgrew that, Then I wanted to be an actress and even after finishing university and starting my first job I went nights to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan in NYC but did not finish the four year course so that was the end of acting,

Good for her! I wanted to be an astrophysicist and a baseball player.

I hope she becomes the graphic artist she wants to be. When I was young, I wanted to be a nurse. I got part way there with a certificate as a nurse's aide. I also wanted to be an author. One out of two isn't bad.

Oh my gosh she looks so grown up here!! How great for Amyra - she's already doing so well in the arts . I wanted to be a million things, but I was discouraged to be in the arts as a career. All my school life I excelled in the creative stuff and didn't think much more about it. Late in high school I took an art class and I met a friend who encouraged me to become an art major in college - and that I did (much to my dad's dismay). I eventually got into the printing industry and became a graphic artist .

When I was a child I wanted to be a primary school teacher but then when I was like 18 years old because I am so shy I thought I wasn't capable to become a teacher because you need to speak to a lot of people and everyone is looking at you. Even if they were children it was still pressuring to me because I feel uncomfortable if many people look at me at the same time. So when I went to college I thought about becoming a translator or a therapist so I could help a lot of people. Congrats for your niece, she is amazing. I really hope she wins the nationals aswell

When I was a child I wanted to be an archaeologist. When I went to college I was studying to be an elementary teacher.

Congratulations to her

Congratulations to Amyra. I always wanted to be a nurse until I got older. Then I wanted to be a serious actress. My mother had other ideas for me. She wanted me to be a secretary. Fortunately I was promoted out of that job and have held better jobs since then. I couldn't be a teacher either with the kids today. Have a good day.

Like many young boys I wanted to be a professional in a sport. In my case, a professional baseball player. Then realism set in, and I became a teacher and H.S. coach.

I was not very sure what I wanted to be when I grew up. I took one step at a time and landed up doing my Masters in Biotechnology. I loved it. I did work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. But then destiny had something else in store. After my younger daughter was diagnosed with Autism, I ended up becoming a special educator and counselor..And I am so happy that I found my real passion here. My elder daughter is doing her Design degree from one of the most reputed institute in India and world. Amyra sounds so much like her when she was 12. I wish a very bright future for this amazing talented kid

That's great, and good luck to her in July. I always wanted to be a singer so I was in choir for 6 years through school...but I was never very good. Then I wanted to write books. Eventually I got led to the graphic/digital art path. At one point I wanted to be a chef even, but my anxiety wouldn't let me go back to school for that or work in a kitchen full of people.

Amyra is such a beautiful young lady! I always wanted to be a wife and mother. I think I would have been a good teacher, but certainly not these days.

After seeing some of your nieces artwork I'd say she has a bright future as a graphic artist. I was always interested in nursing

You have a lucky niece an artist. She will become rich once she grows up with her potential. She could invest her potential. When I was a child I wanted to become a lawyer but I landed into teaching at the university teaching Physics.

I wanted to be an advocate. I became a law professor. But many things which I loved I could pursue as finance became a requirement. I loved painting, I loved music.

@AmbiePam I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up. That is great news about your niece. I do not know her and I am also proud of her. Happy early birthday to her and that is a very special present in order of her 13th birthday.

Amyra looks like she's destined for greatness with her talent and ambition! Winning a state competition at such a young age is no small feat. I'm sure she'll do amazing at nationals too. As for your career aspirations, it's interesting how they've evolved over time. It's understandable that your health considerations might steer you away from teaching, but it's clear you have a heart for mentoring and guiding others. Wishing Amyra all the best in her artistic journey!