| Danielle Martin- FUTURE STAR! The Story of My Life Thus Far |
| Since I've updated everything else on this website, I decided that my biography needed a change as well. The old one was a bit depressing, and it really doesn't fit with who I am anymore. So who am I? As you know, my name is Danielle. I'm 17. I live in Brunswick, Georgia. (Why Georgia Why?!) I don't really like it here, but who does? It isn't that bad of a place anymore, even though it is still filled with prejudice, violence, and other misfourtunes. After living here so long I've kind of grown used to it. There isn't much to do in Brunswick besides hang out at the mall, bowl, or maybe go to St. Simons Island to fish; or in my case, to sing on the pier. But, soon, hopefully I shall escape this town with my dreams of stardom and hopes of a new start. I'm unsure right now if I want to go to college, but I figure I probably will. It all depends on how my singing career turns out in the next few years. If it doesn't work out, I'd like to be a zookeeper/animal trainer or a journalist. I'd be a zookeeper because I am a nature conservationist, I love animals, and I'd love to train them. I'd be a journalist because I am strong in the area of writing, and I can make up some awesome concert reviews... so I'd be good for a paper or column in a magazine. Maybe a celebrity reporter? Hehe. Sounds like a good job to me. Some background info about me: Well, I was born into this world of Deborah Sue Youmans: (Who is now with a Greater One.) She got in a car accident (ran over) when I was only 1 year old. When she died, I was graciously adopted by my grandparents. I had the perfect life. I got everything I wanted, and couldn't have been raised any better. I was made into a devout Christain, always in church, always loyal to God... and my faith is one of the things that holds me together and has really paid off in the long run. I'm glad that my parents kept me in church. Things were pretty good growing up. I am the only child so I got a lot of attention... but I was also very lonely. Spending a lot of time by myself got boring. But, I'm still here! It had good points as well. It taught me to be independent and rely on myself. And I have totally become my own best friend. I love me. It took me a while to realize who I am, but now I'm all set. The bad points of my life. Perhaps this is a bit personal...but it doesn't matter. I think it's more inspiring that anything. A lof of things went downhill as my age increased. I had asthma since kindergarden, and it got worse. I visited the hospital at least 20 times before I was even 13 years old. In 2000, I was diagnosed with juvinile diabetes. I ended up with two hospital visits because I failed to take care of myself and stopped taking my shots. Don't worry, I'll never do that again! I admit I'm not the best with my diabetes, but I do try to take care of myself. Then in 2001, I found out I had Hepititis C. It was passed down to me from my birth mom because she shared needles in her (ignorant) youth and aquired the disease. Hepititis has been my most diffiicult struggle because a lot of my friends didn't understand it, thought it was contagious and stopped speaking to me. I know, what great friends. *Well, before I go any further I must clear up a rumor. You can not catch Hepititis C through drinking! It is barely passed through sexual contact...* Anyway, because of my new disease I went through a time of major depression and suicide attemtpts. It was a rough and rocky road... but there was still hope for me... and my singing dream kept me going. See, this story is inspiring. Or so I hope... hehe. I really found myself questioning God and seeking answers. Some of my questions are still unanswered, but I know that God doesn't put more on His children then they can handle, and He has a plan for me... so I just trust in him. The whole experience has just made my faith and my endurance stronger. Music really became my strong point. I learned how to play guitar just one year ago. I've already made my first CD, and I'm working on another live album in the fall. Music really gives me comfort, peace, and proof that I have truly been blessed. More huge influences of my life were Dave Matthews Band, and *Nsync. Their music really lifted me up in my times of despair... Especially DMB's music. The lyrics are just so real and so everyday life. I believe God put my little music groups into my life to show me that I still have hope and that I can be a singer if I try hard enough.... Stardom doesn't come over night, but with practice, devotion, and willingness to grow it can become reality. My dreaming isn't so impossible. Anything can happen, and if I want it bad enough, it will happen. Sure it takes effort, but I believe anyone can achieve anything... you just have to believe in yourself. And I truly believe in me. Anywho... I believe my purpose for living is to be a singer and be the inspiration that so many of my favorite stars have been to me. I dont' care about the money or popularity... I just want to give people something they can listen to, when they need an escape from the horrorible situations we all face at one time or another. I know without music, I would have ended my life. I know others face the same things I do, and worse...so I want to give them something to be happy about. I totally believe in putting others before yourself and that everyone deserves to be happy, even if it means sacrificing your own happiness. There is a meaning to the world. To love. Love, give, smile, laugh... Eat, drink, and be merry! Okay, so I'm getting too personal and spilling my life onto a web page for anyone to see, but I know what I am expecting of myself and what I know my goals are. Honestly, nothing is impossible, and with prayers, faith and friends along the way... I will get there to my goal. Reaching for the stars isn't hard from my tip toes... This concludes my new and improved biography. Life has many more journeys, more tests and more struggles to pass, but I know through it all I will always have my dream and I do plan to achieve it. And with that, life is more liveable... and isn't so bad after all. God Bless You... and thanks for reading all of this. I hope it didn't bore you, but more or less, I hope it enlightened you on my perspective on things, and on life... THANKS!!! |
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| A lonely angel fallen from grace Tears fall from her bitter face Her happy days no one can replace And all she has to hold on to is faith This is me. ~Dani |
| Love and peace, Danielle Martin *Future Star* |
| Freshly Revised! |