I decided to take the advice of an old friend and clean up the photos folder on both my phone and computer. Let’s just say that was exhausting, but I ran across the featured photo. A picture that I took about 6 years ago while visiting Richmond, Virginia. It was before I began my first year as an intern, and I was taking in historic sites during a weekend getaway. This picture reminded me of no matter how beautiful we…
Every relationship has taught me something. Work relationship, romantic relationship, business relationship, and the list goes on. I’ve experienced some bitter departures, and some that ended quite amicably. Bottom line relationships can end. Relationships can also blossom into something beautiful. When I took this photo on Valentine’s Day 2016 I reflected on the past relationships that have come, stayed, and disappeared from my life. I can’t regret any past relationship because they have shaped me in some way. I know…
I’m #SteeleThankful for my foundation. Becoming first generation college graduates was important to my parents, especially my father. The goal was that all three children obtained a college degree. Often times I believed it was forced upon us to go to college, but now that I’m older I understand the foundation that was instilled in us. It wasn’t about an education, it was also about the life experience. It was problem solving skills, friendships, relationships, and preparation for the real…
I’m #SteeleThankful for the ability to overcome FEAR. I was in a place of absolute fear about this time in 2014. I completed my 90 day probation at my job, and it seemed as though all hell had literally broke loose. I became extremely unhappy in my current position, and fear came over me. My fear was that I was going to be stuck in a position that hindered me from pursuing my dreams. Fear can keep you in a…
I’m #SteeleThankful for Peace… There’s some things we can take for granted. When I moved away from my hometown I longed for a beach. Somewhere to go, and think by a large body of water. I didn’t take many trips to the beach when I was a child for fear of drowning because I didn’t know how to swim. I didn’t appreciate the calming waves until it wasn’t in my reach. Whenever I came home to visit this place it…
Joy. When I look at this photo I can’t help but get misty eyed. I attended a Montessori elementary school, so I had the same teacher for three years. This lady was one of them. When I was being bullied she protected me. She welcomed me into her home as a little girl along with some of my closest friends in order to soak up more knowledge after school. It’s been years since I ran into Mrs. Elwell. I was…
I enjoy my freedom. The freedom to go and come as I please. It’s truly something that I cherish above a lot of things. What happens when your freedom is threatened? I allowed my mind to be attached to things because those things represented someone that was no longer around. This storage space was occupied for over 3 years with items that belonged to my father, and quite frankly it was hard to let go. Not anymore. Holding on to…
Happy Halloween! I was feeling quite nostalgic, and this is probably the last time I wore a Halloween costume that I loved. Queening since 1989-1990 Lol! The second annual #SteeleThankful Challenge kicks off tomorrow, and I’ve had people asking me well what is it really about? In a world where there is so much chaos, unhappiness, fixation on material things, I feel there is a need to really look inside of ourselves, and find what we are truly thankful for….
True Love. What is that? What does it feel like? A new pair of shoes? A budding romance? Waking up with purpose every morning? I’ve fallen in love with people, and I’ve fallen in love with items. Nothing compares to falling in love with what God has placed you on this earth to do. I mean, sometimes I’m not able to put it into words. It’s a magical feeling that I’ve never experienced before. I can remember going through heartbreak…
Back…Back…Forth…and Forth… I’ve been listening to a lot of Aaliyah lately. The anniversary of her passing was a couple of weeks ago, so I noticed a lot of her music has been on my mind lately. I told you about the Bad Boys Reunion Concert that I attended in Chicago on September 1st right? The seats were the bomb, and I was on my feet the entire time singing along to all the great songs from the 90s. Take me…