A Kid named Cudi

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When a Love Song Was Genuine

My all time f a v o r i t e band is JODECI. OMG what I would give to see them perform together. Absolutely LOVE their musicccc! I will 'Love U 4 Life' :-)

my on stage encounter with k-ci

Just Listen: Lauryn Hill

I absolutely adore this song! It's so dear to me and speaks from the soullll!

Better Choices, Better Living

Lately I've been TRYING to make better choices in my life for my well being. Although I am not 100000% committed, it's the conscience thought that counts. I feel like the word 'diet' scares people and puts so much pressure so 'better choices' is better. The changes I've made I sort of already do, but just being stricter and making BETTER CHOICES. I already L O V E working out, but pushing myself an extra 20 minutes, keep running when I want to stop & just changing it up will make a difference. I absolutely am a fruit and vegetable lover so just substituting those instead of snacks and THE ULTIMATE challenge; smaller portions! It's also no secret that I have THEE biggest sweet tooth, so cutting back is sooooo difficult.

so, get to RUNNING bish!

Just Listen: Anita Baker

One of my f a v o r i t e love songs.

Sweet Love.

Why Men Love Bitches

I read this book a few years ago and I absolutely agree with this woman who thinks like a man. My kinda girl! I knew most of the rules nonetheless, great read!

Women & Self-Worth

Growing up I learned about self-worth and self-esteem at a young age. It wasn't long before I realized that I am on of the lucky ones. The media puts so much pressure on women and the way we should think, act and look. I was taught to have my own thoughts and that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. There is a huge spectrum of diversity and it is okay to be different, it's okay to have your own mind. My biggest pet peeve for most of my life has been women not knowing their self-worth. No matter if you are a Harvard grad or a high school drop out, we are so much more than what the eye sees. I absolutely hate when women limit their achievements because we don't feel worthy. I think my biggest goal in life is to help women understand that a man and our mistakes do not define us and that we are so much more better than letting a man abuse us. I feel that a man is just that, a man. There are great ones and there are not so great ones. There is so much more in life than to be in an unhappy place. Every woman has a different story to tell, but the ones that actually make it through the storm can actually show their daughters to succeed under any circumstance. I believe self-worth is taught before we are able to speak and it is definitely something passed down generation after generation. If a little girl is told that she has the world in the palm of her hands then she will believe it as she blooms. While some of us are brought up in struggle, we can better understand the beautiful fight and appreciate success as adults.

Bottom line is, we have got to do better and learn to value and love our-real-selves.

Dear Mama

I don't know a stronger woman than my mother. I'm not just saying that, I really don't. I am the person I am today because of her. I feel like I owe it to her to do the very best I can. My mother has struggled so much her entire life from being the second oldest in her family of eleven & raising her mother's kids; to raising SIX of her very own kids by herself! She never once complained about the struggle that came with it. She did EVERYTHING she had to survive and feed her kids. and she did it with dignity. She is the most loving, supportive person I know, and I know I can always count on her. The best thing she ever taught me is to work hard, to never give up. She taught me to never ever take disrespect from anyone, especially a man. She never put a man before her kids, never even brought anyone around us. She taught her daughters that we can stand on our own feet and don't need anyone else to make it. She never complained about the years my dad beat her and cheated on her, instead she asks us to forgive him. She taught me to treat everyone with respect, no matter who they were or what they possess. She showed me to have my own mind and to speak up when I want. Anytime I have a "tough" day, I remember what really matters and what others are going through.

I know I can do anything I put my mind to because of her. I respect myself because of her. I work so damn hard every day because of her. I am my mother's daughter and I don't know any other way to be.

Women Are Like Apples

Women are like apples, the best ones are on the top of the tree.

The men don't want to reach for the good ones because they are afraid of falling and getting hurt.

Instead, they just get the rotten apples from the ground that aren't as good but easy.

So, the apples at the top think something is wrong with them, when in reality they are amazing.

They just have to wait for the right man to come along, the one who's brave enough to climb all the way to the top of the tree.

Deputy Castro

Since becoming a Deputy for Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office my perception on life has changed. Seeing tragedy and drama first hand makes me more grateful of my life. I relax more, I go for long runs and walks and I love harder. Starting my law enforcement career is a goal I yearned and worked so hard for. It's an incredible feeling when a group of people believe in you, people who don't even know you. The next best feeling is helping people who confide in you to help them during life's dilemmas. I have great co-workers who will become family and will have my back on and off the streets. Thinking back on the day I got sworn in, I will never forget the joy and pride of holding my badge. I pray to God that he watches and guides me through my journey in law enforcement. I also pray that he helps me separate my job from my home life and I pray that he doesn't let me forget the hard work that went into getting my badge.