A Reason, A Season, A Lifetime

I have finished my first year of College at the number 1 HBCU in America, Spelman College. I have met so many different people in this past year and they have impacted my life in so many ways, all which i feel are positive, even if at the time was stressful or seemed negative. They say college is where you make your lifelong friends and also a place where you find out who your real friends are. As I finish up these last few exams and I depart Atlanta on May 12th back to my home. Buffalo NY, I will remember one thing. Its my Choice and I am not only getting an education here at Spelman but it is molding me into the woman that I will soon be. I love Spelman College, even though I complain a lot of the time and often take it and all the luxuries I have with a grain of salt when I should be greatful for all that I do have. Life is about kowing who you are, want to become and how you are gonna do it. Once you are set in your way you can not only triumph but be satisfied with evey outcome, instead of just some.

Spelman is not just my College, Spelman was a call to duty. Spelman was a college built for me, a young black woman who prided herself in education and self-pride. At Spelman not only do I learn my field but I am taught My herstory, and eveything that I should know as a oung black woman. Enough about Spelman, now its time to salute my friends and all they put up with, and all I put up with.

Kirstie: Also known as "My Red Twin" is a phenominal woman. She not only has drive but ambition and hopes that could fill any room in seconds. Unlike those who just dream, her dreams become her reality, ehen she puts her mind to it. She is my rock when I need one and my soft side when I'm being too stern. We are not two beings but instead we are one. I love her. She is not just a friend, but family. Many say that it takes a lifetime to build a lifelong friend but I found one nine months.

Ayonna: Also known by her "baby" ways, or "JellyBean" embodies the words Spelman Woman.She not only stands by what she believes in but she is a kind person, with a lot of spunk. She gives her all in everything that she does and is one of the most honest and endearing peole I have came across on this campus, but should not be underestimated. Although she is small she has the largest attuitde which is needed at times. She will fight with you but when it comes down to it is ready and willing to fight for you. Ayonna has a lot of heart, for me and for all the people that she loves. She is a true friend.

Yvonne: Also known as VJ Squirt-(dont ask). At times Yvonne is the voice of reason. Although she is passive she can have some very good ideas that we dont stress. Yvonne is my sweetheart. She is a beautiful person with a womderful soul. Her Beauty is often the last thing she realizes she embodies, which I hope she can understand is beyond measure. She is A Southern Girl, and aint no getting out of that one. I love her.

[In this Pic I wasn't Ready] lol

Nye: Also known as Polly. ye and I have the most in common. We are the only Child, and Spoiled to death. She is so sweet and kind. She has the heart of an mother and is a nosiy is that lady next door that is always looking out the window. She expects nothing but the best and often stresses over minimal work. She keeps us all on track sometimes and is the voice of reason. She has insight in certain areas of live, and is a very clean cut person. I love Nye because of her manners, and her cautious tendencies. She feels it is important to rememberthat there is always someone watching and her the way that others view her is important which I admire.

I have to mention all of the other important girlies of my freshman year, the ones I have spent the most time with and the ones that will get a Blog later, when I'm not as tired.

Shonette, Lindsey,Thresa,Jasmine,Andrea "pooh", Best Friend.."thee spelman Jaguar" lol, Shannon, Andrea, Tangi and all the other girls of Abby HaLL , Spelman College, The AUC and the City of Atlanta, I Love You All.

To explain the purpose of this blog you must understand the Title of this Blog: Everyone is put in your life for a reason, Some for a Season and Some for a Lifetime. I hope that the friends that I have made this year go on to be the friends I share a Congradualatory Toast for my First Practice, My Wedding and My Children's Special Moments. These Friendships feel as though they will bloom into A Lifetime of Happiness.

Here's Where I Stand [♥SC]

As I sat in Sisters Chapel, on Spelman's College campus next to my sisters and with those who have came before me and even some who will follow, I was moved to tears. I enjoyed every moment of Founder's Day 2009. Spelman College students, faculty and staff put together a wonderful presentation that I loved. There were guests that meant so much to me from the oldest living Spelman Alumni to Cassie Davis and Jasmine Guy. I felt like I understood the true meaning of me being here. I felt as though I was out of myself, and that being apart of Spelman made is something larger than myself. I fell that not only am I apart of Spelman, but Spelman is apart of me. There are a lot of girls that upset me during this particular convocation. I realize that we did have to wake up early which even I wasn't happy about but I did understand the importance of the day and that missing this is something that shouldnt be. I cannot understand why girls would chose to come here if they are not interested in any of the traditions or the importance of this school. Usually I would go on to say how much I am disappointed and sad because they will realize the importance and the greatness of Spelman.

I.Enjoy.Serving.Him.Always. [IESHA]

Today my friend had a reality check. As we were riding in the car she saw a man out the window actually reaching into the garbage can looking for scraps or something he can salvage. She told us it was the first time she had ever seen someone doing that. I realized that it wasn't the first time that I had seen it, and it made me not only grateful for my situation, in college and blessed to eat every day, and blessed to have a bed to rest my head in every night but sad to think of all the people across the world that need the food we throw away at night. We all take for granite all that we do have so I cannot thank GOD enough for all that I do have. Even though I bicker and fuss about all the stuff I have to do, I am glad is giving me the opportunity. And so I end with this: the man with no shoes is happy because at least he has feet to walk home. We cannot be so easily swayed to see the glass half empty but instead see it half full. Be happy for what you have and push forward to get more and have total happiness whether you have everything you want, when you have everything you need.