I'll bite... I said yes. The reasons why?
My students... seeing them grow, mature, learn something new, take initiative, or even when they have a bad day, and Im there for them, or I have a bad day, and they are there for me... They amaze me with their humbleness, their excitement, and their drive.
My mentors... having others that see FIRST the way I do, that get excited when students are inspired, that volunteer their own time because they believe in the ideals of FIRST (not because their bosses told them to, or because they get a day off from work, or anything else)... And they are my shoulders to lean on... when things get tough, even outside of work, I can always find an ear or someone to help me solve my problems.
My team... the families on our team are awesome, they pitch in for carwashes, they come up with new ideas, they make awesome food... And the thanks we get from them is just amazing... I think my favorite quote still comes from my 229 days, but thats still FIRST. I had a parent tell me about her senior "I have never seen my son SO excited about anything before!" That more than made my day!
FIRST is my second family, sometime even my first! Ive made some amazing friends, seen some amazing things, and above all, I love that we can make a difference, so yes FIRST=Happiness, why else would I do it?!?!
