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Silver and gold have I none. But such that I have, give I thee. Acts 3:6 |
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| Age: | 101 years old |
| Sex: | Female |
| Location: | Prince Georges County, MARYLAND |
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| Height: | 5' 2" |
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| Last Login: | May 21, 2008 (142 days back) |
About Me |
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| I was raised in western NY with a little Ohio sprinkled in, too. Because of this, I root for both Buffalo Bills and the Cleveland Browns; both Syracuse Orangemen and The Ohio State Buckeyes (They choked again.) I was born in Las Vegas. Yes, there are people who live there year-round, not just for the slots and showgirls.*****Since my alma mater(see school section) is in the District of Columbia, I chose to stay nearby. I love the area, or as they say here, the "ureayuh" =), and have spent most of my adult life there. Sometimes I have been known to root for Georgetown, but never Washington's football team. I am offended and disgusted by their name.
=( *****I am a blood-bought believer in Jesus Christ. Some people think that Christians are judgemental hypocrites(and truthfully, some are). My belief is that Christians aren't perfect, we're just forgiven. I try to live as close the the Bible as I can, and the rest, Jesus will set in order when He comes[back].*****As with all Christians, I have a calling. My calling is to teach, mostly children, but I have taught early childhood, elementary, middle school age and Pre-G.E.D. adults. In this country, education is not a priority or valued(If you don't believe me see the high-stakes-testing, under-funded, so-called "No Child Left Behind" Act, which was passed without the nation's teachers' input.) Teachers don't make a lot of money for the amount of training and education we must acquire(taking classes and standardized tests every few years to be recertified). I knew that from the beginning, so instead of making money, I make a difference. It's very rewarding.*****
In a way, I get to have a piece of immortality. This is because I work every day with people who will probably live to see the beginning of the 22nd century. I get a new, younger set each year. As the late teacher-turned-astronaut Christa McAuliff said, "I touch the future. I teach.*****I edited my profile at Freeweblayouts.net , check out these Myspace Layouts! Myspace Graphics |
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My Interests |
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NubianGraphics.comreading, e-mailing friends and family, music, plays/shows/concerts, (I saw "Dreamgirls" twice. I just saw the musical "Wicked". They both were great.), interested in political events/endeavors, working with children(my day job and my part-time jobs) |
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I'd like to meet:Jesus(face to face), Nelson Mandela(I came close, too, about 100 yards away.)If I could go back in time, I'd like to meet my deceased grandparents(the ones I never got to see). |
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Movies:mostly romantic comedies: "Love and Basketball","Deliver Us From Eva", "Brown Sugar", "While You Were Sleeping","The Best Man", "The Brothers", "Love Actually", "Something New", "Diary of a Mad Black Woman", "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", "Love Jones"--other genres: "Glory", "Drumline", "Remember the Titans", "Romeo Must Die", "Color Purple", "Breakfast at Tiffany's", "Come Back Charleston Blue" |
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Television:"Criminal Minds"and C.S.I.-New York on CBS on Wednesdays, CSI-Miami on CBS on Mondays, "Cold Case" on CBS on Sundays, and "Women's Murder Club" on ABC on Tuesdays. Sometimes I watch D.V.D.s of old t.v. shows("The Jeffersons" and "Sanford and Son") |
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Books:I read a book this weekend called "WHY WE TEACH" by Linda Alston. It was so inspirational. I read the first chapter about what she did with her kindergartners, that I ALMOST thought about teaching it again or at least think about maybe teaching it in the future. You don't understand--I DO NOT like teaching kindergarten(I love my babies, I just don't want to formally teach 5 yr. olds how to read and write when they haven't mastered their bodily functions.). I have been on count down since October. Anyone who would make me even think of reconsidering is a wizard."Letters to a Young Brother" by Hill Harper, "Fabulocity" by Kimora Lee Simmons, any historical book by Beverly Jenkins, "The Shame of a Nation" by Jonathan Kozol, "The Covenant" and "What I Know For Sure" by Tavis Smiley. My new guilty pleasure are Kimani Press romances. They a little trashy, but I love them. It's BET/Arabesque meets Sillouette/Harlequin. |
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Heroes:my mom(all of the time), my dad(some of the time), my little sister(my life coach, read: the boss of me)Congressman Kweisi Mfume(a distinguished, noble gentleman who is an "overcomer"),my late pastor, Rev. David Durham Sr.(January 3, 1929-, October 28, 1996)-a WALKING TALKING BIBLE,my current pastor Rev. Queen, Marva Collins(trailblazing educator), Susan L. Taylor(Essence magazine) |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| MaritalStatus: | Single |
| Ethnicity: | Black / African descent |
| SexualOrientation: | Straight |
| Hometown: | Rochester, NY |
| Religion: | Christian - other |
| Smoker: | No |
| Drinker: | No |
| Children: | Someday |
| Education: | Post grad |
| Occupation: | Teacher |
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Eric Benet, Eric Benet fans, Eric Benet, Eric Benet, Troylynn, PETALS, ♪ Octavia Sheree ♪, Hill Harper, Carla, Gabriell, Jannelle, Jarom, JENNIFER HUDSON, *Kathy * *Astartwo*, Salina, Cindy, Tavis Smiley, Dawn/Chilly (TEBF), SHELLBELUV, A-Lean (TEBF for Life!), Linda, AK, Sharon, Terry, Linda, DeMonte, Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Miles Long, Luscious Carob Bean, Camille, Sonya, Anika Noni Rose, Indy B, Quincy Jones, Barack Obama, OFFICIAL DENZEL WASHINGTON FAN SPACE, New Edition Fan Club, Jill Scott, Regina Belle, ~*Nicole*~ BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT, James, Musical One, CANDY, FANGAWAVEJAZZ/ SMOOTH INTELLIGENT JAZZ & HIP HOP, THE NEW AND IMPROVE DIVA 08, GRAND MASTER OF NTOKS B DAY MAY 21ST, Patrice, Dawn, Jada's Onlyluv Space, Mark, Joyce, MYABOCCA, BLACK HOLLYWOOD NEWS, Tanya Diona, Yuki, Danielle Braund, Angie, ROZ RYAN'S Official MySpace
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