My family moved to a run-down farm, called Hidden Acres, when I was ten years old. Filled with curiosity for this new life at a place with that name, had my imagination running wild. The farm gave me wide-open spaces to play, to imagine, to collect colors and textures from nature, and to form quiet friendships with the animals we raised. Farm life shaped me, and I loved my childhood. Over time, my parents transformed the house and property into something beautiful. That taught me the values of chasing dreams, working hard, and being patient with growth— it always takes time.
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