Name: KhaoIda

State: Maryland

Country: USA

Occupation: College Student at NTID (soon)

E-mail: Khao80@aol.com

Achievements so far: I graduated from Maryland School for the Deaf in '99. I was vice-president- SBG, Freshman representative, yearbook maker, played football, wrestling, track, etc. Almost obtained all medals in wrestling -- 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, and learned a lot with experience.

Future Aims & Goals: I went to NTID/RIT in 1999 and 2000. My major was CIMT (computer Intergrated Machanical Technology) for AOS. I am not a graduate yet. However, I will going back again soon. I'm currently in training for General Auto Mechanic. I want to be able to make good auto mechanical upgrades with my creativity. Also, I plan to see a romance; a wonderful girl I can honestly say ILY and be able to spend my life with her. I would take her around the world, go from beach to beach, and make sure she knows she's special to me.

Your Advice to the Deaf Community: You take my advice: in order to achieve major goals in life, make sure you do get the necessary experience needed. Be proud of being deaf, you are who you are, so make the best out of yourself. If you maintain that kind of positive attitude, you will be successful in life.

Shout Out/Comment/Favorite Quote: I would love to make new friend. Who knows? Maybe you are the one I've been looking for in a while. ;-)

"Dream as if you'll live forever.. Live as if you'll die today."