Abby Shukster:  

I loved school as most of you might know, especially because I love to learn and I love being with people. Sometimes the only reason I got up in the morning was because I couldn't wait to see some of you. My biggest frustration was not knowing where my education was headed. I couldn't figure out what to do as a career. Everything that required higher education didn't seem to fit the lifestyle I desired to have. As well I had unanswered personal questions that fit into the equation. So I was employed at many jobs (none for long). I've been at a dry cleaners, a grocery cashier, a book store, a clothing store, restaurants, a travel agency, a market research company, and a kitchen design studio. I have been a baby sitter, a taxi driver, a model/ actress, a modelling/makeup teacher, an office temp. Then I had children. I have 6 beautiful and amazing children and now 1 incredible grandson. Since having children I have been a macrobiotic cooking teacher, a retreat cook, an organic gardener ( I have 100 acres and I collect flowers and plants) and a market gardener as well as grew for community shared agriculture. I have volunteered at my childrens schools and taught gardening, nutrition and grade 2's to read. I started a Community Watch in my township. Most recently I volunteered on the local sexual assault crissis line and as a board of director member. As I think about i...Expand for more