“Reclaiming My Time!” The statement by “Auntie” Rep. Maxine Waters is probably the quote of the year…or shoot the decade if you ask someone else. Even though the quote was used during a heated political session it can pertain to so many areas of our lives. If you were around for previous posts I talk about how much I learned from working in Dallas. The work schedule was rigorous, and let’s be honest it’s hard to find good help. There…
My mom gave me this book called, “It’s Time For Your Comeback…” by Tim Storey the last year of my 20s. I was re-enrolling in Grad School after dealing with LIFE (burn accident, surgeries, father’s death). Let’s just say a sistah was going through some thangs. This book allowed me to not let my past define where I was going for the future, and necessary steps to keep pushing forward. After finishing the book I thought to myself man my…
Early morning calls and late night text messages would sum up my last week. It’s been fifteen years since I walked across the football field at Benton Harbor High School. I was honored to witness the class of 2017 enter the ramp to participate in the graduation festivities. Embarking upon an unforgettable experience. It was a beautiful day, and the bleachers were packed with loved ones waiting to celebrate the annual event. I stood on the bridge looking over greeting…
Nothing turns my world upside like hearing a student say to me, “Ms. RJ, why are you always happy?” It’s seems like a no brainer right? My first thought is what are my students observing on a regular basis for them to even ask me that? This is not my first time receiving this question, and I’m sure this will not be the last. I will tell you this was my first time hearing that question from a young lady,…
I am less than fifty (50) minutes away from this Monday being over. I decided to wait until this Monday was almost over in order to find the motivation to push me through the rest of this week. I planned to have a long post about visiting Michigan State University over the weekend with a close friend, and one of my student’s but that didn’t happen. My friend became ill on Friday, and the plans from my end were then…
I am exhausted! WHY?! It’s been quite a few sleepless nights this month. I’m not complaining though. This year’s black history month has been LIT. I can go on and on about the accomplishments of celebrities this month with the Oscars and Grammys but I want to focus on where we’re going. How can we incorporate black history within the schools, and outside of the school systems. It’s evident especially with the movies such as Hidden Figures, there is so…
I struggled with the post for today. It’s not that I didn’t have anything to talk about. I had a very busy week so I honestly have lots to share. I won’t keep this post long though. Highlights and lessons learned over the last 7 days. Let’s Go! GO HARD FOR YOU: If you can go hard for someone else, you better believe you can go hard for yourself. I realized that after marketing for an event that we had…
What have I learned in 2016? You can’t do it all by yourself. As much as we think we can, we can’t. We need a team or a tribe to hold us accountable and essentially help with bringing the bigger picture to life. I have items on my vision board that didn’t come to fruition this year, and you know what. That’s okay. Add on to them or change them. New Goals, New Year! I took some trips this year that…
We MADE IT!!! You all have inspired, encouraged, and pushed me to complete this challenge with you. I didn’t give up because of your love! You held me accountable to post for 30 days about what I am #SteeleThankful for. So much happened this month. I started a new career. I moved out of the storage place, and settling in my new crib. This whole month has been preparing me for this moment. COMPLETION. My first book is now a year…
Last year I was apart of two wedding parties. It was an honor to watch people that are so special to me dedicate their lives to walking this journey in life with someone else…as one. This year my bonus sister tied the knot. My sister’s best friend married her soul mate. The biggest honor was her asking if I could help her get in her bridal gown before the blessed event. I was beaming with excitement. My sister’s friends were…