Started the year with no job, ended up with a great job! I want to thank the many friends and foes that
helped and pushed me to not give up and know that God would provide for
me. Thanks to Dale for putting my resume
out there and being a reporter/friend and putting his words into actions! A
special shout out to my former supervisor at APD, Carlos, he didn’t hesitate to
help when I needed it. Thanks to Chief
Turner and Chief Shields, they were in my corner the whole time. Kim and Curtis, I love you both, you made it bearable and the transition to APD easy. Also, thanks to Sonji for seeing my potential
and making it known to the City of Atlanta. My new family at DWM, I soooo love y'all. Although, some of you claim I have my favorites, Kurlis, Glennis and Jessica (LOL--inside humor), you all are so talented and I am proud to be a part of YOUR team.
Found trouble because a referee acted an idiot with my son,
even though I never said anything to the referee. That was not a good look, but you live and
learn that the bitterness and general unhappiness of an individual has the
potential to change your life forever as you know it.
Got divorced—again. We
will not have any more discussions on this subject. Just know that I refuse to love another
person that does not know or love themselves. Nor will I try and save another soul, that ain’t
my job. Remember it is SELF esteem.
Tried to date, don’t like it too much at this age…Men have
more drama and are “in their feelings” far more than women. If I can forgive and move on, so should you. Do what I did, speak to a therapist to help
you get through it and find the authentic you. Don’t
let another person dictate your happiness, love, life or space!!! Oh, and
please grown men don’t send me anymore peen pictures…Thanks!! I promise I won’t date you, I will just think
you’re crazy as cat poop.
Witnessed my children graduate from high school and start new
chapters in their lives. They have matured so much in the few months that they
have been away. Douglas, David and
Danielle are my greatest joy and accomplishment.
Passed my COMPS and headed towards Dr. Rawles. This process has been an uphill battle as I
tried to balance my time between school, work and the Triple Threat, but the
confidence it has provided me is unmeasurable.
I ran in five 5K races…my time sucked in a couple, but I got
my chunky ass out there and did it. I
committed to losing weight, because I need to be healthy for me and the Triple
Threat. Plus, I am way too pretty to be this chunky…although, as Derrick says, “Ain’t
nothing wrong with being a little thick in the waist, pretty in the face.” That
always makes me giggle.
I have made new friends-Kurlis and reconnected with old
friends-Jill. Deborah has laughed and
cried with me through this year and been constantly there for me. My bestie Melissa has pushed me, pulled me
and made me be better when I didn’t believe I could be better. She made me see what I could not see in
myself. She was an effin truth-teller
through it all…the good, the bad, the ugly.
I found forgiveness through some pain. I found love through tremendous heartbreak. I found happiness in ME. God has shown me that through faith, love and
grace that I can do all things. I am
looking forward to what He has planned for me in the New Year.
I wish you all the best and have a safe and blessed New
Year.
