I could never have dreamed the life I lead. Given where I started, it's remarkable to me the constant adventure that my life has become.

However you learn and whatever your circumstances, an education that prepares you for the world is every child's right.

Anything is possible - even the most far-fetched idea can come to being through a series of seemingly small decisions and actions.

Candice is the original spelling of my name. I changed it to Kandyse when I was really young and first starting out in the business as kind of a joke. I didnt realize it would stick! I did consider changing it, but then it seemed too confusing, so then I asked them to change it back. Not too soon, however!

I could never have dreamed the life I lead. Given where I started, it's remarkable to me the constant adventure that my life has become.

I lived in South Africa until I was 11 when we first immigrated. My mom had sent me back there when I was 14 for summer vacation. I wasn't doing very well in school, my grades were slipping. I called my mom one day and told her that I wasn't coming back. I ended up staying there until I was 17 before coming back to North America.

I read that when cats are cuddling and kneading you, and you think it's cute, they're really just checking your vitals for weak spots.