"Sweet"ings!
Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary. - Steve Jobs
I think that in continuing this blog, my viewers/readers should know more about me. Learning about my favorite things, where I come from, how I was raised, and what makes me tick are all a part of the process.
These "bio" segments are what I will call, The "Sweet" Truth.
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| At the Janet Jackson concert for the 2nd time. What a great night! |
Below, I am answering a few random questions that give a little insight about who I am. Enjoy!
- My middle name is Marie. My mother says that she wanted to call me "Candie" and that Marie went well with Candice. I love my name and as I get older I hear of more and more people that I love and care about that I share my name with.
My birthday is October 16th, 1986. I am a Libra through and through (I don't care what the new zodiac calender says).
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| Janet Jackson, her music spoke to my heart on November 1st 2008. Two years, six months, and 17 days later - going strong! |
My favorite singer/group is Janet Jackson, as talented as she is, I credit her for being one of the major staples in my relationship. I fell in love with my fiance in 2008 at her concert and Because of Love we will never part.
My favorite color is Pink. I think I have always been a fan of the color but I truly feel for it when I turned 20 years old. This was a time when I gained some of my self-esteem back and I truly felt like the lady I am for the first time. Gender stereotypical ( I know) but pink has been a symbol of my feminity, for a while now.
I have a total of 6 siblings: 3 from my mother and 3 from my father. I am the eldest of my mother's children, with 2 brothers and 1 sister. I am somewhere in the middle for my father's children, with 1 younger brother and 2 sisters, one older and one younger than me.
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| My sister, Chevon, and I at her baby shower. No matter where the world takes us, our hearts bring us together. |
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| Brandon, Toy, Kassie and I took pictures to celebrate my mother's 46th birthday this year! |
My mother's side - Brandon (21 y/o); Toy (14 y/o); & Kassie (7 y/o) - My father's side - Chevon (25 y/o); Mickey (19 y/o); & Ciane (3 y/o).
My favorite TV show is the Golden Girls. Betty White is funny now, but "Rose Nylund" is the best.
If a genie granted me one wish, it would be to have my grandmother and grandfather with me forever. Selfish, but my life is so much richer because of them!
My favorite food is anything my Mommy cooks. However, she got points deducted for those musterd green she made last year. Yuck!
I do not personally have any pets; but last year we were able to give my Mom a little Yorkie and she is the best little puppy in the world. I look forward to getting y own one day but until then, Pebbles will have all my attention.
My favorite movie star is Julia Roberts. She is a beautifully, talented individual and I enjoy each and every one of her movies.
I am right handed.
My favorite subject in school was Math. I can add and subtract with the best of them. I think that is why I enjoy the challege of solving problems to date.
My least favorite subject in school was science. Nothing will ever change that. I did not enjoy learning about the biology of living organisims or about climate change.
I would have loved to take Driver's education in school, this way I would have some idea of what I am doing when I get behind the wheel.
I have a number of nicknames. Some of which I have grown very attached to; like Candielou & Can Can. These names are used to express the moods and emotions of the people around me, I am so attached to them that when people call me by my full name I assume I am in trouble.
My favorite movie is Love & Basketball. I love the storyline, despite where life may take two people (no matter what path they may choose) love will lead you back to what is meant to be.
My favorite sport to watch is Basketball. Although, I have become quite the Football fan. I do not play sports (never been much of an athelete), but if I could choose one to participate in, it would be Basketball. Who doesn't want to be like Mike!? :-)
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| "Where are you off to?" |
If I could be any kind of animal I would be a Bird. I would love to be a symbol of freedom for the world. What happens to birds? No one knows...but to be afforded the opportunity to see even half of the world they see would be a blessing.
My current hobby is sleeping. Whenever I get the chance that is what I am doing. I think all the "all nighters" have finally taken a toll on me. Even though catching up on sleep is impossible, I am willing to be that sacrificial test study to prove the odds wrong.
My favorite book is the most recently realeased, Janet Jackson: True You; a memoir/motivational book geared towards the upliftment of self-esteem.
For the past 23 years I have been a professional learner. I have had various jobs on and off campus (Summer Orientation Coordinator, Graduate Assistant for the Bursar's Office, SGA President, and Program Coordinator) during my collegiate years, which have brought me to the realization that I would love to continue to continue in a career of Higher Education Programming. I would like to have the opportunity to enhance the lives of students, as they prepare to move forward and grab hold of their dreams/goals.
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| Class of 2008 & Class of 2011 |
I am a post graduate. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Communication Studies, both from the College of New Rochelle. Many believe that I will go back to school for a Doctoral degree, I can not say whether I agree or not; what I do know is that for now I am content with what I have accomplished.
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