“Here's the thing, back in the day, a lot of guys would make fun of me, that I would sing and dance, that I was a cheerleader. But I kept my head on straight. I had goals.” GuyFunGoalCheerleaderBack In The DayCheerleading Author:Carlos Pena, Jr.
“Growing up with my dad, whenever I wanted to try something, he would let me try it but he wouldn't let me give up on it. If soccer was too tough and I said, 'I'm going to quit,' he'd be like, 'No, you're going to try everything and keep going at it'.” IfsGivingTryingSaidWantedGrowing UpGrowingDadGiving UpToughLet MeMy DadQuittingSoccerKeep Going Author:Carlos Pena, Jr.
“I had one drama teacher who was amazing, Ms. Perkins. She really tried to inspire me and get me going.” TeacherInspireDrama Author:Carlos Pena, Jr.
“I was 13 and at summer camp when I had my first kiss.” FirstsKissingSummerCampsFirst KissSummer CampMy First Kiss Author:Carlos Pena, Jr.
