2011.. it's MY year.

Going into the new year I am so excited. I am looking forward to a fresh start. The past year of my life has been a rough road,but at the end of the year I am glad to say that I do know who I am, what I want and I can see that I've grown. I am so ready to just put all of the lessons learned into my life and continue to grow into a wonderful woman. I have my selected few friends that I have helped me overcome many obstacles, my family that have and will always be there and most importantly an amazing, faithful,merciful God. Jesus christ my savior. All though things were hard I am glad I went through all that I did go through; those obstacles and situations made me who I am today and who I want to be. 2011 is a big year for me, I am going off to university away from home. I am going to be on my own, and I feel more ready then ever before. I am excited for the great things I will accomplish, I can't wait to impact the world and the people around me. I have so many goals that I believe are going to come true this year. I can't wait ! Happy new year everyone

GinaLee - J.BROWN (I'M BOUT MONEY)

For years now I have seen my cousin working at her dreams. Whether it was her in a group, being 

or a solo artist or switching producers she has been working hard at getting into the music industry. 

While I was at her photo shoot, and she was laughing and smiling and posing for the camera I found

 it hard to believe that just weeks before that she was giving up. It’s important that when we have a 

dream we stick with it even when the going gets tough. It’s those tough times that make the victory 

so much sweeter. Today my cousin released her first video; she called me at four in the morning to

tell me. I was just excited as she was. It amazing seeing her dreams come true one by one, and most

importantly I'm happy and honored to be a part of her life and her journey. I think I play an important 

part as she can come to me for honest advice and suggestions. It’s great, having a cousin and friend 

that I can look up to, someone with so much ambition, someone who I can motivate me to reach for the

 stars even when she's working on reaching as well. I can't wait for the day I see her on TV. Even just to

 see her new video lets me know that dreams can become realities. 

Best Friends

Best friends are important. I here girls my age always say that they are independent and don't need anyone but themselves which is great but I will not deny that it’s great having best friends. I have a couple best friends that have always been around for me. We have been though many ups and downs but at the end of the day they are here. I love sharing memories to see how far we have all come. I have friends that help me on my spiritually journey, friends to make me laugh, and friends to just hang out with and friends that pick me up when I fall down. I could do it by myself but friends make it that much easier. This might seem corny but I can truly say that my best friend is God. I honestly wouldn't be here if it wasn't for him. His forgiveness his grace his faithfulness and trust is the reason I can smile today. I am grateful, I am happy and it’s all because of great friends. Thank You to all who have been there for me, for sticking around on my days when life wasn’t always the prettiest. I am not perfect and I've known I can be a brat, but the people I need the most are in my life and for that I say Thank you. 

How could it Be?

Heres a poem I wrote in some of my more emotional times. I speak upon realistic moments in my life, that reflect exactly how my life was at the time. When carefully read, I only hope that you take something away with you and understand it..because it's part of me.

Unexpected 


Misdirected 


So respected


Me? 


How could it be 


That you use words like 


"Confidence and maturity"


He used words like 


"Go away" when I was trying to stay 


See what I'm tryna say is. 


Lay


I lay in my bed in disbelief


Because you bring relief 


A smile something I haven't done in a while 


And you love it! 


Even though I would put all above it 


The best of me? 


How could it be 


That something so new and so fresh can. Have me loosing rest 


I can't wait to know the rest 


What makes u laugh 


What makes u smile. 


What I can do to have u stay here for a while 


In my presence with your grace. 


That brings out my grace. 


That puts a smile on my face 


But better yet a smile on his face. 


God,central 


And For this I see nothing but 


Potential 


Blessed 


Am i 


To even have met you 


You represent his


Hope 


Forgiveness 


Faith 


Grace 


trust 


Its a must 


That I share 


That what u bring is so rare. 


And its 


Unexpected 


And 


Misdirected 


But it was 


carefully selected 

Class Christmas Party

On the last day of school myself Jenisha and Risa planned a class Christmas party. I feel it is important that we as a class take time to build a friendship and be a family. Social events have the power to do just that. It was stressful at first planning the event because of obstacles we came across. The date didn't work for some people as they had other commitments and in the beginning everyone wasn't as excited about the event as I was. I was honestly frustrated and ready to give up but my fellow classmates and team mates for social events pushed me to pull through. I'm glad I did as the event was a success. We decided to have it as a class party, we devoted the entire period to socializing and handing out our secret Santa gifts. I had lots of fun and it made me happy to me my class mates laughing and smiling.  There was man sentimental moments that myself and others in the class shared. it was beautiful to see everyone connecting on a different level. i received some beautiful cards that touched my heart, cards that i will cherish forever.  

I look forward to planning more events for the rest of the semester and being an impact on the family we are becoming. I am happy with the social events job I chosen and I do believe I am doing a good job. 

The beautiful Olunike Adeliyi

A while back I had the amazing oppertunity of meeting one of my newest role models Olunike  Adeliyi my class and I had heard many stories about her from our teachers and past students but I didn't believe any of them until I saw her myself. I have to say she is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. I believe beauty is more than just physical appearance. Olunike’s beauty shined right through her soul and into our class room. It was a blessing to be in her presence. The day that she came in was a rough day for me but seeing how she carried herself and hearing her voice and what she talked about just gave me so much hope. She had such a positive outlook on life and such a wonderful spirit. I believe confidence is key; her confidence was so amazing. It is my dream to have confidence just like her. At the end of the class I asked her “were you always this confident”? she responded by saying that she wasn't, but she is now and every day she gets more and confident and that I’ll get there soon. After seeing her I do believe that I will get there. So far, Olunike is one of my favorite memory of the Acting Academy class, with that said, I am truly grateful for meeting the beautiful Olunike Adeliyi.