In My Own Words: People With Down Syndrome is a blog dedicated to sharing the stories, reflections, and perspectives of people with Down syndrome, as expressed in interviews.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time? "I like to read. Some of my favorite books are Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Charlie JoeJackson books, and college football books. I’m a Michigan State fan!
"I have lots of good friends. We hang out and talk. I like going to movies and having dessert with them.
"Today we have rehearsal for the musical, Annie. I play Miss Hannigan. I get to sing 'Easy Street' and 'Little Girls.' This is the fifth show I’ve done. I’ve also been in Shrek, Peter Pan, Mulan, and James and the Giant Peach. My favorite is always the one I’m doing.
Proudest moment? "Running and getting a gold medal in track!"
Someone you admire? “Usain Bolt, because he runs a lot and gets gold medals also. I watched the Olympics this summer. I also thought Michael Phelps was really good, and he’s a swimmer like me."
What do you want to be when you grow up? "I want to be a police officer because criminals commit crimes, and police officers arrest the suspects. They also pull people over when they are speeding and give them a ticket."
