Project Finding Tiffany

"God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the same time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out." -First Corinthians, Chapter 10
My name is Tiffany. I was born with a tail, so I was once considered a deity and worshiped in India. I quickly learned, however, that it was a bit freakish and overwhelming... so I had my tail surgically removed and came back to the states to live a normal life of laboring for money and an unrepressed lifestyle, striving for success (whatever that is) and countless memories with friends and family, balancing independence with love and relationships, and pursuing my dream to help others be mentally and physically healthy.
"Imperfection is beauty, madness is Genius, and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring." -Marilyn Monroe
I was born and raised in Colorado, but my desire for self-actualization, freedom, challenge, and adventure is too desperate to stay here much longer. I recently experienced living in the D.C. area for a few months and I loved it there. Unfortunately, things didn't work out the way I was promised and I'm back at square one, but I won't let it stop me. My own career and travel desires will get me back out into the great, wonderful world in the near future. I just need to sort some things out first and do it on my own account... for myself this time, not for anyone else. In my lifetime, I'd like to travel and experience living in different places like New York, Chicago, DC (again), Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, and various countries throughout the world.
*DENVER*

"Dear God, please make me a bird, so I can fly far... far, far away from here." -Jenny, Forest Gump
I have Irish and Choctaw Indian heritage. My favorite color is army green... just like my eyes. I used to be obsessed with piercing holes in my body (at one point, I had 19), but my new love is tattoos. Right now I only have two small, basic ones... but I plan on getting bigger, more meaningful and elaborate ones in the future. I'm a city girl at heart. The diversity, culture, character, and history of big cities is amazing to me... and I love the energy and nightlife! Even though I've calmed down significantly and don't drink like I used to, there's still a part of me that loves to get a little crazy, dance, and party the night (or sometimes day) away... if the occasion calls and it's with the right people. Basically, I can resist anything and everything... except for temptation. I guess you could say that I'm old enough to know better, but too young to care... and that may never change.
"Morality is temporary. Wisdom is permanent." -Hunter S. Thompson
When necessary, I can be serious and responsible. My family, future, health, education, and relationships are extremely important to me. I graduated from college in 2006 with a degree in medical assisting. Since then, I've worked in two doctor's offices, for several doctors, and in five totally different medical fields; pediatrics, internal med., woman's health, endocrinology, and dermatology. I'm currently in the process of joining the Navy to pursue my medical career through the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program, but I'm also a student practitioner in the field of massage therapy and interested in psychology, world and holistic medicine, fitness, and nutrition. I'd like to learn more, mix them with my medical experience, and possibly focus on sports massage/medicine and rehabilitation/physical therapy... or maybe even mental health. Eventually, I want to attend nursing school and further my medical education to obtain a higher degree, as well as complete massage therapy school. Due to tragic and personal experiences with people I've known and love, it has become a passion of mine to work with veterans and military personnel... more specifically, ones that have been wounded in combat and suffer from any of it's mental and/or physical consequences. I may even go as far as becoming a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or doctor working for a military hospital or veterans clinic. When I get out of, or retire from the Navy, I'd like to form my own practice and/or work privately for an athletic team.
"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do." (So do it!) -Henry Ford
I'm beginning to understand that the future isn't always what we think it will be, but we can use it to our advantage. Unexpected people or events happen into, or out of our lives and things are given to, or taken from us that change our "plans" and goals. People will lie, cheat, steal, and falsely lead us to believe certain things will, or will not be... and it hurts to find out when we've been fooled. Sometimes people can have an unexplainable change of heart for reasons we will never quite understand. These things can be frustrating and confusing, and throw a person off track emotionally and physically, but that effect doesn't have to last forever. I'm learning to accept my life-changing occurrences with open arms and apply them positively one step at a time. I'll follow happiness wherever it may lead me... and even though it has lead me in the wrong direction in the past, I'll find my way back eventually. Life is like school, but the learning material is everlasting... nobody ever graduates. I've learned the only person I can trust anymore is myself, honesty is ALWAYS the best policy, and life is much easier when you go with the flow and live one day at a time. I'll worry about tomorrow once I make it through today.
"Every story has an end, but in life, every ending is just a new beginning." -Ray, Uptown Girls
"Nothing is ever good or bad unless you think it so. All luck is good luck to the man who bears it with equanimity." -Boethius
I have thick scars... BIG, invisible "walls" that are hard to get past. With each heartbreak, failed relationship, loss of a loved one, mistake, and traumatic or hurtful experience, they become thicker and bigger. Yes, you could say I have a callused heart... but if I let my guard down, you'll realize I wear my callused heart on my sleeve. So I'm not always high-spirited and willing to trust everyone I meet... but I can say that when I love, it's to my fullest ability and with all my heart and soul. Like any other person, I've had my heart shattered beyond repair, been broken and betrayed, made mistakes, and faltered. In the past, people have been careless, dishonest, destructive, and hurtful towards me... and I've done the same to myself and others, but I learn from each mistake and always strive to be a better person overall.
"When there's nothing left to burn, you have to set yourself on fire. - Live through this... and you won't look back." -*Stars*
When it comes down to it, I can only be myself... because everyone else is taken. I'm impervious, but sensitive... corrupted, but unadulterated... ambitious and determined, but apathetic and terrified... liberal and free-spirited, but conservative and anxious... rational and down-to-earth, but romantic and naive... stubborn and independent, but incomplete and lacking attention and self-sufficient qualities. I try to be everything because I want to experience it all, and it sets me back sometimes when I realize I can't. I want to need nothing, but have everything. I'm trying to figure it all out. I'll let you know if I ever do. Oh... and by the way, that first line about being born with a tail and worshiped in India was just a twisted ploy to suck you in... but you can still worship me if you want to!
"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." (That's my strategy.) -Dr. Seuss
"I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes. I'm out of control and at times hard to handle, but if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." -Marilyn Monroe