When I was little, I remember playing make-believe games with my friends and often pretending to be in school, with me as the teacher. I know! Hard to believe, right? All sarcasm aside, it was later on, when I was about 12, that I knew I would absolutely love being a French teacher. But that wasn't my only choice. In high school, after studying biology my first year, I contemplated becoming a molecular biologist. It was also in high school that I first began studying Italian and Spanish, and playing with the idea that I could become a translator. I also took a course in accounting and enjoyed that, too, so yes. I considered it a possible career choice as well. Once in university, I took on three part-time jobs simultaneously - a cashier at Home Depot, an accounting assistant at the student union and a teacher's assistant for a first year Spanish course. In my final year, I applied to Teacher's College but, for fear of not being accepted into the program due to lack of volunteer experience, I attended a job fair and contemplated joining the Naval Reserves as a naval communicator. Pretty crazy, isn't it?

Or is it? Looking back, I had a genuine interest in and inclination towards each and every one of those job areas. It only made sense to keep my options open since I am a multi-faceted individual with many talents to offer. And that is the message I want to send to my kids. I look at them and see their potential to learn and grow into successful and hardworking adults that may eventually choose not one but multiple career paths throughout the course of their lives. And that's okay. Let their imaginations soar, I say! This is why I'm joining in the Barbie "You Can Be Anything" campaign. With over 155 Barbie careers to choose from, children can engage in imaginative play that will inspire dreams and spark creativity. From Mermaid to Movie Star, Pet Vet to Police Officer, Fashionista to Fairy Princess, you can be anything.

I have an amazing Barbie™ You Can Be Anything prize pack to give away but this will be a quick one as it ends on December 22 at midnight. The prize pack is valued at $49.99 and includes:

The giveaway is open to all of Canada, excluding Quebec. Simply complete the Rafflecopter form below for your chance to win. Please note: If you plan on tweeting as an entry, I encourage you to craft your own tweet by invoking your inner child and sharing what you would like to be when you grow up. Or ask your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or any child you know. I look forward to reading what they aspire to be!