I grew up in somewhat of a strict Pentecostal household. My father has been preaching and pastoring over 30 years. From my mother’s womb all I knew was church and church conventions. Once my father started his church every time those doors opened, we were there. The services were too many to count. It was the Tuesday night prayer service that stands out in my mind most. Grabbing that prayer pillow to kneel during prayer is my fondest memory. I felt a sense of comfort and peace being surrounded by the prayers of my parents and the church members.

From 1st grade until high school I was teased for who I was, let me be clear I was a NERD! . Back in the 90’s I was “Four Eyes” every day at school, Warby Parker, Zenni or any other fashionable eyewear line just Pearle Vision.The library was my secret escape, peace and books.

When I am having a rough day there is nothing better than turning on some good music, pouring a nice glass of wine, blasting your music and just dancing. Jazmine Sullivan is one of my favorite singers. Her range, her sultry voice, her tone, the list goes on for me. On this particular day when I was feeling down I decided to blast, Mona Lisa. I welcomed this dance party with open arms.

Plants, flowers, gardening or attempting to keep any of these mentioned alive has never been in my will house or my top favorite things to do. Years ago, one of my bosses thought she might inspire me by giving me a plant to keep alive at my desk. Soon we both learned after the plant died that it was best to let me remain in my lane of operations rather than attempting to be a plant mommy.