Feelings about my Identity Collage

The question was posed: how did you feel about presenting your collage to the class? Truth be told, I found it a bit difficult. I think we all came at it from the perspective of where we are at in life. Those of us that are parents focused on our children (of the presentations so far anyway) and how they affect our lives and how they are a huge part of who we are at this time. For the past 23 years I have been a parent and for the past 16 years I have been actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America. Having three sons shaped "who I am" during this part of my life. Being a Mom and "JoMama" is a big factor in what I do, the friends I hang out with (which are people who are involved in the same things I am) and how I view myself. My collage represented the one aspect that has been the biggest influence on me and in my life. My sons and being their Mom.
I really enjoyed everyones presentations on who they are. From metal music to artists, childhood educators to athletes, "Highlands Ranch snobs" to dancers, everyone shared pieces of themselves they found important or influential. We all told our stories a bit differently, but we shared pieces of who we are and what we are. Having survived two teenagers and all the associated issues that go with growing up and growing into your skin I was able to really enjoy learning about how some of the young people in our class are growing into who they are and who they want to be. How we view ourselves and who we are or can be is open to thousands of possibilities. I have had several career changes and at this point in my life think I know what I want to be when I grow up. But then again, that could change as does everything in our lives.