“My biggest supporters are my parents, no doubt. They are Always there for me for big or small accomplishments that I have,cheering me on and watching me from the stands . I think the biggest fear or what scares me the most is one day losing myself or becoming someone I know I am not. We all want to be someone special, someone extraordinary but losing ourselves in the process. That’s the scary part. When is Hazel Rodriguez at her happiest? I think I am at my happiest when I am with my family enjoying the little things. Night drives and small talks are things that most wouldn’t take the time to do . I think that’s when I am at my happiest with late night snacks and spending time with my family. Those are the important things in my life. I would not change anything. Would my younger self be proud of me? Absolutely, I think I have grown a lot, and I still think I have room for improvement, But. I know my younger self would be proud of me and the person I am today.”