My mom remains my role model to date.
She grew up in a large family and beat the odds to become a successful business owner.
This was even after her dad prioritized her brother’s education over hers and her sister’s. Mom brought us up to be strong and empowered in many ways. While we enjoyed being girls and wearing make-up, we could also fix many things around the house at a young age. In addition, she made sure we did well in school and followed whichever path we wanted in life. Her only restriction was when it came to the air conditioning unit. Mom had seen dad mess up one AC unit while trying to fix it. So, she preferred an AC technician to take care of any problems. Our air conditioner was getting old, and mom could see that it was ready for replacement. However, she was debating between getting an AC system or a heat pump. Our next-door neighbor was the cause of this dilemma. He and mom were working on a project when she happened to compliment his heating system. The house felt lovely and comfortable. He told mom he changed from using an AC unit to a more effective heat pump. Though he had to buy it at a higher price, the benefits were evident. Our neighbor went into more details and even told mom the cost of heating his house had gone significantly lower. The heat pump was more energy efficient than the AC system, which consumed lots of energy during winter. Mom loved hearing different ways she could reduce utility bills at home. In addition, the heat pump only required minimal maintenance to keep it going for a longer duration.