I’m currently involved in the November challenge #SteeleThankful but I had to pause for the cause. Tomorrow is a very important day for our nation. I can’t stress the importance of exercising your right to vote. If you are not aware of the sacrifice that was made for a brown girl like me to vote. I encourage you to visit your local library, pick up a book, and educate yourself before the election tomorrow. Spend this Monday preparing for the…
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…
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…
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….
The month of November truly flew on by. Did you enjoy the challenge? I sure did. Being transparent is not easy, but I hope you learned more about the girl behind the lens and yourself. I am the Queen amongst my friends when it comes to remembering dates. In my mind, dates are connected to life experiences. Life is so valuable, so there’s some things about the journey you should never forget. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Graduations, Weddings, Engagements, First Road Trip,…
I can’t believe tomorrow is the last day of the challenge (insert sad face here). I chose to post everyday, and I’m happy about the outcome. Now, I’m ready to talk about “Choices.” You can choose your destiny. I’m sure you’ve heard that, over, and over, and over again. Our life’s journey is based upon the choices that we make. One choice can change the course of your life forever. Spending my summers in Virginia was a choice. I either…
F.E.A.R. = False Evidence Appearing Real I was afraid. Let me be honest, sometimes I’m still afraid of failing. I guess that would be fear. Anxiety can be a phase of fear too, right? How can I eliminate fear? I honestly don’t have an answer that works for every situation. Try. Try to believe that everything is going to be okay. I was looking for a picture that would symbolize someone that overcame fear. The picture I decided to use…
I will challenge anyone to a mental math showdown! Seriously, I will. I’m sure my friends that were in Mrs. Gorman’s class at Boynton Montessori can too. We had no idea at the time why our teacher was keeping us inside during recess to do mental math. That information is still crucial today. The numbers don’t lie! Amazing teachers truly touch your heart. I experienced scholarship at an early age, and it’s only because of the teachers that surrounded us…
No Days Off! Dad didn’t believe in turning down overtime, and Mom never calls out sick. I guess it’s the “baby boomers” work ethic that’s in them. I would say that my foundation was solid. It was displayed that hard work produces results. As I stated before my dad never denied overtime, and even after he retired at the ripe age of 49 he still kept busy. After my dad retired he owned rental properties, and wrote out a to-do…