About Me
I grew up in Harlem, in a massive projects. 21 stories high and about twenty apartments on each floor. It was never easy and a girl with no brothers had to learn how to survive. I made it through some tough situations.
I grew up as the middle child between two sisters. Sadly, my oldest sister passed away from Lupus many years ago, but her memory remains with me every single day. She meant the world to me—we shared a deep bond and were remarkably alike. Our interests aligned perfectly; we enjoyed watching the same movies, engaging in political discussions, and delving into black history. One cherished gift she gave me was a set of black history playing cards, each one featuring a saying by a notable figure or highlighted their contributions. You had to lay the cards with either side facing up and guess the name of the person on the other side based on their accomplishments. or famous saying. If you saw the accomplishments first, you had to guess the name on the other side. We both would do well. To this day, I hold on to those cards as precious keepsakes. Our sisterhood was unbreakable; we embodied the true essence of sisterhood.
When she passed away, the world felt colder, and I have navigated life with a heavy heart. It was as if I had lost a part of myself. But amid grief, I learned to adapt, much like a bird learning to fly with only one wing,. Instead of flying, knowing that things will never be the same for me., I just do what I have to do and I get through each day.
My fav things to do
I've always had an intense love for reading and writing. There's a world of stories swirling in my mind, waiting to be put down on paper. I find solace in listening to music and daydreaming, where vivid characters dance across the stage of my imagination, bringing to life the tales I long to tell. It's like watching a movie unfold in my mind.
When reality becomes too overwhelming, I escape into these worlds of my creation, where my characters become steadfast companions, never leaving my side. It's a sanctuary I cherish, a madness I enjoy.
There are times when I love to hang out with friends, but my favorite pastime is doing things alone—like going to the movies or reading in the park. I've been going to the movies alone since I was young. What I quickly realized is that when you go alone, you have the freedom to see whatever you want without compromising for somebody else. Whether it's a comedy, a corny love story, or a documentary (which happens to be my favorite type of film), I can indulge in my interests without any worries about others' preferences. If I'm not travelling I get my free birthday iced coffee at Starbucks and my free birthday popcorn at the movie theater because of my membership card. I really love to do that early in the day if I've made evening plans. I also find joy in simple pleasures like taking long walks in the early morning. I'm known to be playful and silly, especially when cracking jokes with my kids and playing tricks on them. My son, who shares my love for deep thinking, often surprises me with his insights and writing advice. At thirteen, he's a budding computer geek, a game developer and a coder. He says he's a proud geek and I laugh. I encourage his passion, reminding him that geeks rule the world in the long run.
What else
I never wear dresses or suits. I spent a lot of my life working for corporate America. I had jobs as the Admin to the CEO or top level person of major corporations. I wore my suits and my heels and pretended like I truly cared but honestly, all I wanted to do was write. I would bring my laptop and work on my poetry or stories during lunch time if I could get away. Most times I had lunch with other top level admins like me so we could complain about how much we hated our jobs and all the other things we'd rather be doing. It was a different time and there wasn't any ideas of getting rich on social media or doing your own things the way it is now. I'm kinda glad about that. I learned a lot from working around all types of people, even made a few lasting friendships. I worked in an emergency room for many years and that was my favorite job. When you work with doctors you don't feel intimidated by them, you've listened to them talk about their wives and kids so you know they are just human beings like you. I learned a lot from that job and every job I've ever had. I wouldn't even change how I grew up because all of those things make you the person you end up becoming. The projects made me tough and loving a man that would go to prison for many years made me more self-reliant, independent, and self-sufficient, You can't change the past anyway so why cry about it or have any regrets, they are useless.