BY LILY O

SMASH IS A DREAM COME TRUE FOR ME. I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD MAKE GREAT FRIENDS HERE. I FEEL LIKE SMASH HAS BEEN A SECOND HOME TO ME. I LOVE WHAT I HAVE ACCOMPLISHED IN SMASH, IT MEANS A LOT TO ME. I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU TO MS. LISA FOR GIVING ME THIS OPPORTUNITY OF MY LIFE AND DREAMS.

WHAT MAKES SMASH??

Value. We value family here. Coming here really feels like home. Its my home and my students are my visitors. I wanted to make it a Starbux feel, I had imagined parents on their laptops while their children were in class. I don't like the whole pick up and drop off. I like the parents to hang out and chat among each other. These 4 years and 2 months have been so rewarding for me. I believe things fall into your life for a reason. SMASH somehow came to my life, I did imagine it and dreamed it but never did I know what was coming. I am a stronger person because of my experiences here, SMASH is something I will cherish forever. I am content with my accomplishments here. Finacially we all wish we weren't going through a recession but I learned so much more having survived during a recession as long I have. However time is ticking now, and SMASH's next chapter is soon to come...

Meantime, My Salsa classes and Bellydance classes are doing amazing! I signed on 20 new students in August. My marketing seems to be working, but like now I work long hours to get things organized.