'Sup!

What's the haps? Que pasa? How's life been treatin' ya?

Hey everyone it's Be Happy. Be Healthy. 4Ever here! I've been dying to get one of these for ages now...and now that I've got one world domination is finally within reach, jk :)

As I've read stories on here I've been getting annoyed whenever a story I've fallen in love with isn't complete when it's the only one of its kind, I'm tired of reading stories without a plot, I'm tired of reading stories that are less than 500 words, and I'm sick and tired of having to get a dictionary every time I read spelling errors and seeing their, there, and they're get confused as the same thing multiple times.

I'm not here to critize, but I feel like if I can complain about it I should do something about it, so I will.

I promise to put Maji 1000% Love into all my stories and try to bring a smile to at least one person's face.

Although my profile doesn't say that it was made on April 23rd please act like it is 'cause that's the day I really wanted it to be on, but I can't wait another year to have my voice be heard or my birthday since it's in the summer.

Since April 23rd was the birthday of William Shakespeare, dubbed as one of the greatest writers in history, I too wish to be one of the best writers in fanfiction history...hopefully XD !

OH...you're still reading...good :)

Well then I have a treat for you 'cause you're right where you belong, my duckies! You're on my profile! That's right, lads and lovelies. ;) (Mad Mod Reference, Teen Titans)

A collection of (mostly) inspiration quotes that'll hopefully make you smile or laugh at least once or my name isn't Be Happy. Be Healthy 4Ever and it is (Courage the Cowardly Dog Reference)

Enjoy!

"The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow."

"You don't always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breath, trust, let go and see what happens."

-Mandy Hale

"We have to hurt in order to know. Fall in order to grow, lose in order to gain, because most of life's lessons are taught through pain."

"Life is so much better when we focus on what truly matters..."

"Stars can't shine without darkness."

"A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination."

-Nelson Mandela

"'Choice' 'Change' 'Change' You must make a 'Choice' to take a 'Chance' or your life will never 'Change.'"

"She turned her can'ts into cans and her dreams into plans."

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

"When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up I wrote down 'happy'. They told me I didn't understand the assignment, and I told them they didn't understand life."

-John Lennon

"I haven't failed, I've just 10,000 ways that won't work."

-Thomas Edison

"Be who are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

-Dr. Suess

"Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength."

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."

"You've got what it takes, but it will take everything that you've got."

"There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits."

"It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, & to make your happiness a priority. It's necessary."

-Mandy Hale

"Learning is a gift. Even when pain is your teacher."

"I am too positive to be doubtful too optimistic to be fearful and too determined to be defeated."

"MISTAKES are proof that you are TRYING."

"Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die."

-Buddha

"Losers quit when they fail. Winners fail until they succeed."

-Robert Kiyosaki

"Dreams don't work unless you do."

"Fall SEVEN times, stand up EIGHT."

-Stephen Bush

"Beautiful people. The most beautiful people we have ever known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen."

-Elizabeth Kubler Ross, 1926-2004, Swiss-Born Author and Psychiatrist

"SUCCESS is not final and FAILURE is not fatal, it's the courage to continue that counts."

-Winston Churchill

"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars."

-Les Brown

"I am thankful for the difficult people in my life. They have shown me exactly who I don't want to be."

"I've learned so much from my mistakes...I'm thinking of making a few more..."

"To thrive in life you need three bones. A wishbone. A backbone. And a funny bone."

-Reba McEntire

"Remind yourself that it's okay not to be perfect."

"Don't give up what you want most, for what you want now."

"Character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you."

"The best way to get something done is to begin."

"Never discourage anyone who makes continual progress no matter how slow."

"I'm gonna make the rest of my life, the best of my life."

"Never stop doing your best just because someone doesn't give you credit."

"Life is way too short to spend another day at war with yourself."

"No one is perfect-that's why pencils have erasers."

"Nothing is permanent in this wicked world, not even our troubles."

-Charlie Chaplin

"I am still a strong person but every now and then I also need someone to take my hand and say, 'Everything will be alright'"

"When life gives you lemons, make Sprite, it tastes better than lemonade."

-Be Happy, Be Healthy

What men shouldn't do

Man: Where have you been all my life?

Woman: Hiding from you.

Man: Haven't I seen you someplace before?

Woman: Yes, that's why I don't go there anymore.

Man: Is this seat empty?

Woman: Yes, and this one will be if you sit down.

Man: Your place or mine?

Woman: Both. You go to yours, and I'll go to mine.

Man: So, what do you do for a living?

Woman: I'm a female impersonator.

Man: Your body is like a temple.

Woman: Sorry, there are no services today.

Man: I would go to the end of the world for you.

Woman: But would you stay there?

Man: If I could see you naked, I'd die happy.

Woman: If I saw you naked, I'd probably die laughing.

Man: If I could rearrange the alphabet I'd put u and i together.

Woman: Really, I'd put n and o together, oh wait, they're already are.

Man: Your eyes they're amazing.

Woman: Seeing your back would be pretty amazing.

Man: Did it hurt?

Woman: Did what hurt?

Man: When you fell from heaven.

Woman: No, but do you have any burns from crawling up here from hell?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Men, don't do this.

A white man said, Colored people are not allowed here.
The black man turned around and stood up. He then said:
Listen sir...when I was born I was BLACK
When I grew up I was BLACK,
When I'm sick I'm BLACK,
When I go in the sun I'm BLACK,
When I'm cold I'm BLACK,
When I die I'll be BLACK.
But you sir. When you are born you're PINK
When you grow up you're WHITE,
When you're sick, you're GREEN,
When you go in the sun you turn RED,
When you're cold you turn BLUE,
And when you die you turn PURPLE.
And you have the nerve to call me colored?
The black man then sat back down and the white man walked away..
Repost (or put on your page) if you HATE racism...

The girl you just called ugly? She spends hours putting makeup on hoping people will like her. The boy you just tripped? He is abused enough at home. See that man with the ugly scars? He fought for his country. That guy you just made fun of for crying? His mother is dying. The girl you called an nerd? She's actually thinking about her future. That girl's diary you read to her crush? She cried hours away in her room, thinking she got rejected.

Put this as you're status if you're against bullying. I bet 95% of you wont re-post, but I'm sure the people with a heart and backbone will.

If you have friends that threaten, hit, or call you names for GOOD reasons, copy this into your profile.

If someone calls me weird I tell them thank you.

If someone says I'm crazy I tell them I'm insane

If I fall

I laugh

If I don't know the words to a song

I make up my own

If you were to die I'd cry

And if you ever need a friend

I'm here for you

I am the girl that doesn't go to school dances, or games, and when I do go, I sit in a corner and read a book or just chat with my friends. I am the girl that people look through when I say something. I am the girl that spends most of her free time reading, writing, or doing other activities that most teenagers wouldn't call normal.

I am the girl that people call weird and a freak either behind my back or to my face. I am the girl that doesn't spend all her time on Facebook, or talking to a friend on a cell phone or regular phone.

I am the girl that hasn't been asked out in years. I am the girl that has stopped to smell the flowers and jump and splash in the rain.

BUT I am also the girl who knows and is proud to be who she is, doesn’t care if people call her weird, who loves reading and writing fanfiction and doing the things that no one seems to have the time to do any more, who loves and is obsessed with Pokémon and Contestshipping, who can express herself better with words than actions, who doesn't need a guy to complete her, and knows the importance of the little things.

Copy and paste this onto your account, and add your name to the list, if you are anything like me, so the girls who are different and unique can know in their weakest time that they are unique but not alone- Iheartjake, TeamJacob101, Boysareadrag, The Dawn Is Breaking, twilite addict, The Lonely Teenager, AliceDaSpaz, Skittle.Rocke, Silent_Broken_Heart, St. Fang of Boredom, rainbowstrike, iKate, fangalicous08, FangsTrashcanOfDoom, LukexThaliaxFan23, charn14, allyouneedislove1797, DemigodWitch96, splitheart1120, LoveLoverGrl, PinkPikachu13, Be Happy. Be Happy. 4Ever.

Girl: Do I ever cross your mind?

Boy: No

Girl: Do you like me?

Boy: No

Girl: Do you want me?

Boy: No

Girl: Would you cry if I left?

Boy: No

Girl: Would you live for me?

Boy: No

Girl: Would you do anything for me?

Boy: No

Girl: Choose--me or your life

Boy: My life

The girl runs away in shock and pain and the boy runs after her and says...

The reason you never cross my mind is because you're always on my mind.

The reason why I don't like you is because I love you.

The reason I don't want you is because I need you.

The reason I wouldn't cry if you left is because I would die if you left.

The reason I wouldn't live for you is because I would die for you.

The reason why I'm not willing to do you anything for you is because I would do everything for you.

The reason I chose my life is because you ARE my life.

If you find this incredibly cute and touching, copy and paste it into your profile.

92 percent American teens would die if Abercrombie and Fitch told them it was not cool to breathe. Copy this into your profile if you would be in the 8 percent laughing their butts off at the others.

There's nothing wrong with arguing with yourself. It's when you argue with yourself and LOSE, then it's weird. If you agree, copy this and put it in your profile (if you want to).

Girls Don't realize these things: (I do)

I'm sorry that I bought you roses to tell you that I like you

I'm sorry That I was raised with respect not to sleep with you when you were drunk

I'm sorry That my body's not ripped enough to "satisfy" your wants

I'm sorry that I open your car door, and pull out your chair like I was raised

I'm sorry That I'm not cute enough to be "your guy"

I'm sorry That I am actually nice; not a jerk

I'm sorry I don't have a huge bank account to buy you expensive things

I'm sorry I like to spend quality nights at home cuddling with you, instead of at a club

I'm sorry I would rather make love to you then just screw you like some random guy.

I'm sorry That I am always the one you need to talk to, but never good enough to date

I'm sorry That I always held your hair back when you threw up, and didn't get mad at you for puking in my car, but when we went out you went home with another guy

I'm sorry That I am there to pick you up at 4am when your new man hit you and dropped you off in the middle of nowhere, but not good enough to listen to me when I need a friend

I'm sorry If I start not being there because it hurts being used as a door mat, only to be thrown to the side when the new jerk comes around

I'm sorry If I don't answer my phone anymore when you call, to listen to you cry for hours, instead of getting a couple hours of sleep before work

I'm sorry that you can't realize.. I've been the one all along.

I'm sorry If you read this and know somebody like this but don't care

But most of all

I'm sorry For not being sorry anymore

I'm sorry That you can't accept me for who I am

I'm sorry I can never do anything right, and nothing that I do is good enough to make it in your world.

I'm sorry I caught your boyfriend with another girl and told you about it, I thought that was what friends were for...

I'm sorry That I told you I loved you and actually meant it.

I'm sorry That I talked to you for nine hours on Thanksgiving when your boyfriend was threatening you instead of spending time with my family.

I'm Sorry That I cared

I'm sorry that I listen to you at night talking about how you wish you could have done something different.

Ladies always complain and gripe to their friends that there is never any good guys out there, and they always end up with assholes who mistreat them. Well ladies, next time you're complaining, maybe look up to see who you're complaining to, maybe that special someone is right there hanging on your every word as usual, screaming in his head "Why won't you give me a chance?"

Because the person you are usually searching for is right by you.

If you're a guy and you agree with this letter, copy and paste into your profile as 'I'm sorry'

If You're one of the FEW girls with enough BALLS to copy and paste this into your profile, and you would never make your guy feel this way, copy and paste into your profile as 'Girls Don't Realize These Things'

This next bit here is the cutest, saddest thing ever...

I was walking around in a Target store, when I saw a Cashier hand this little boy some money back.

The boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old.

The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll.'

Then the little boy turned to the old woman next to him: ''Granny, are you sure I don't have enough money?''

The old lady replied: ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy this doll, my dear.''

Then she asked him to stay there for just 5 minutes while she went to look a round. She left quickly.

The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand.

Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give this doll to.

'It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much for Christmas.

She was sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her.'

I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus would bring it to her after all, and not to worry.

But he replied to me sadly. 'No, Santa Claus can't bring it to her where she is now. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there.'

His eyes were so sad while saying this. 'My Sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister.''

My heart nearly stopped.

The little boy looked up at me and said: 'I told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall.'

Then he showed me a very nice photo of him where he was laughing. He then told me 'I want mommy to take my picture with her so she won't forget me.'

'I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have to leave me, but daddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister.'

Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly.

I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy. 'Suppose we check Again, just in case you do have enough money for the doll?''

'OK' he said, 'I hope I do have enough.' I added some of my money to his with out him seeing and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money.

The little boy said: 'Thank you God for giving me enough money!'

Then he looked at me and added, 'I asked last night before I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll, so that mommy could give It to my sister. He heard me!''

'I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose.''

'My mommy loves white roses.'

A few minutes later, the old lady returned and I left with my basket.

I finished my shopping in a totally different state from when I started.

I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind.

Then I remembered a local news paper article two days ago, which mentioned a drunk man in a truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and a little girl.

The little girl died right away, and the mother was left in a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on the life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would not be able to recover from the coma.

Was this the family of the little boy?

Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I read in the news paper that the young woman had passed away.

I couldn't stop myself as I bought a bunch of white roses and I went to the funeral home where the body of the young woman was exposed for people to see and make last wishes before her burial.

She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful white rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy and the doll placed over her chest.

I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that my life had been changed for ever. The love that the little boy had for his mother and his sister is still, to this day, hard to imagine.

And in a fraction of a second, a drunk driver had taken all this away from him. Copy if you're against drunk driving.

Yes, I hit like a girl. You could too if you hit a bit harder.

Mummy...Johnny brought a gun to school
He told his friends that it was cool
And when he pulled the trigger back
It shot with a great crack
Mummy I was a good girl
I did what I was told
I went to school, I got straight A's, I even got the gold
But mummy when I went to school that day, I never said goodbye
I'm sorry mummy I had to go, but mommy please don't cry
When Johnny shot the gun he hit me and another
And all because he got the gun from his older brother
Mummy please tell daddy that I love him very much
And please tell Chris, my boyfriend, that it wasn't just a crush
And tell my little sister that she is the only one now
And tell my dear sweet grandmother that I'll be waiting for her now
And tell my wonderful friends that they were always the best
Mummy I'm not the first I'm no better than the rest
Mummy tell my teachers I won't show up for class
And never to forget this and please don't let this pass
Mummy why'd it have to be me no one deserves this
Mummy warn the others, mummy I left without a kiss
And mummy tell the doctors I know they really did try
I think I even saw a doctor trying not to cry
Mummy I'm slowly dying with a bullet in my chest
But mummy please remember I'm in heaven with the rest
Mummy I ran as fast as I could when I heard that crack
Mummy listen to me if you would
I wanted to go to college
I wanted to try things that were new
I guess I'm not going with daddy
On that trip to the new zoo
I wanted to get married
I wanted to have a kid
I wanted to be an actress
Mummy I wanted to live
But mummy I must go now
The time is getting late
Mummy tell my Chris
I'm sorry but I had to cancel the date
I love you mummy I always have
I know you know it's true
Mummy all I wanted to say is "mummy I love you"
In memory of the Columbian students that were lost
Please if you would
Pass this around
I'd be happy if you could
Don't smash this on the ground
If you pass this on
Maybe people will cry
Just keep this in heart
For the people that didn't get to say "goodbye"

WHAT A KISS MEANS

Kiss on the stomach = "I'm ready"

Kiss on the Forehead = "I hope we're together forever"

Kiss on the Ear = "You're my everything"

Kiss on the Cheek = "We're friends"

Kiss on the Hand = "I adore you"

Kiss on the Neck = "we belong together"

Kiss on the Shoulder = "I want you"

Kiss on the Lips = "I love you"

What the gesture means...

Holding Hands = "we definitely love each other"

Slap on the Butt = "That's mine"

Holding on tight = "I don't want to let go"

Looking into each other's Eyes = "I just plain love you"

Playing with Hair = "Tell me you love me"

Arms around the Waist = "I love you too much to let go"

Laughing while Kissing = "I am completely comfortable with you"

picking someone up off their feet = "that they love them fully and would do anything for them"

Did you know...

Kissing is healthy.

Bananas are good for period pain.

It’s good to cry.

Chicken soup actually makes you feel better.

94 percent of boys would love it if you sent them flowers.

Lying is actually unhealthy.

You really only need to apply mascara to your top lashes.

It’s actually true, boys DO insult you when they like you.

89 percent of guys want YOU to make the first move.

It’s impossible to apply mascara with your mouth closed.

Chocolate will make you feel better.

Most boys think it's cute when you say the wrong thing.

A good friend never judges.

A good foundation will hide all hickeys... not that you have any.

Boys aren't worth your tears.

We all love surprises.

Now... make a wish.

Wish REALLY hard!!

WISH WISH WISH WISH!

Your wish has just been received.

Copy and Paste this into your profile in the next 15 minutes and...

Your wish will be granted

I believe in Jesus

Jesus had no servants, yet they called him Master...

He had no degree, yet they called him Teacher...

He had no medicine, yet they called him Healer...

He had no army, yet kings feared him...

He won no military battles, yet he conquered the world...

He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him...

He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today

This is a story about God. Read if you believe in him, and read even if you don't.

A teenage girl about 17 named Diane had gone to visit some friends one evening and time passed quickly as each shared their various experiences of the past year. She ended up staying longer than planned, and had to walk home alone. She wasn't afraid because it was a small town and she lived only a few blocks away.

As she walked along under the tall elm trees, Diane asked God to keep her safe from harm and danger. When she reached the alley, which was a short cut to her house, she decided to take it. However, halfway down the alley she noticed a man standing at the end as though he were waiting for her. She became uneasy and began to pray, asking for God's protection. Instantly a comforting feeling of quietness and security wrapped round her, she felt as though someone was walking with her. When she reached the end of the alley, she walked right past the man and arrived home safely.

The following day, she read in the newspaper that a young girl had been raped in the same alley just twenty minutes after she had been there. Feeling overwhelmed by this tragedy and the fact that it could have been her, she began to weep. Thanking the Lord for her safety and to help this young woman, she decided to go to the police station. She felt she could recognize the man, so she told them her story. The police asked her if she would be willing to look at a lineup to see if she could identify him. She agreed and immediately pointed out the man she had seen in the alley the night before. When the man was told he had been identified, he immediately broke down and confessed. The officer thanked Diane for her bravery and asked if there was anything they could do for her. She asked if they would ask the man one question. Diane was curious as to why he had not attacked her. When the policeman asked him, he answered, "Because she wasn't alone. She had two tall men walking on either side of her." Amazingly, whether you believe or not, you're never alone. Did you know that 98 of teenagers will not stand up for God, and 93 of the people that read this won’t repost it?

I have a very religious background and this story was heart warming! Like wow

ONE DAY A DAD COMES HOME DRUNK AND MAD. HE PULLS OUT A GUN AND SHOOTS HIS WIFE AND THEN TURNS
THE GUN ON HIMSELF. HIS LITTLE GIRL SITS BEHIND THE COUCH CRYING. THE POLICE CAME AND TOOK THE
LITTLE GIRL TO A NEW FAMILY. HER FIRST DAY TO SUNDAY SCHOOL SHE WALKS INTO THE BUILDING AND
SEES A PICTURE OF JESUS ON THE CROSS.

THE LITTLE GIRL ASKS THE TEACHER: How did that man get
off the cross?

THE TEACHER REPLIED: He never did.

THE LITTLE GIRL ARGUED: Yes he did when mommy
and daddy fought he sat next to me behind the couch telling me everything was gonna be alright...

66 of u won't repost this. BUT REMEMBER THE BIBLE SAID, ''DENY JESUS IN FRONT OF YOUR FRIENDS
AND I WILL DENY YOU IN FRONT OF MY FATHER. “Repost this IF YOUR NOT ASHAMED. Let God's love spread!

Did you know? Before you go to sleep at night there is 1 person from the opposite rainbow, thinking of you, they want to kiss you, they want to be with you, they're always thinking about you before they go to sleep at night and they are longing to be with you. This is all true, not fake. If you repost this on your page within 5 minutes, that person who is longing to approach you will approach you in a month and ask you out or grab you and kiss you don't break the chain repost it :)

See if you can read this:

This is this cat

This is is cat

This is how cat

This is to cat

This is keep cat

This is a cat

This is strange cat

This is person cat

This is busy cat

This is for cat

This is forty cat

This is seconds cat.

Now go back and read the THIRD word in each line from the top. Betcha you can't resist passing it on.

Heh...I bet that took you a long time to read, but there's still a bit more, a poem about where I'm from (if you want in some comments guess what I look like or ask me a question like ma' favorite food *cough* macaroni and cheese *cough*).

“Where I am From”

I am from a small place in a friendly neighborhood

From kind faces in many places

From my ears automatically shutting down, and becoming “temporarily deaf”

when I hear my alarm go off

From just barely catching the bus on a hectic morning

From searching to and fro to find a true best friend

it’s just as hard as finding a needle in a haystack

From giving a 110% both in and out of class

I am from wanting to do so many things

but never being brave enough to try

I am a turtle too afraid to leave the protection of its own shell

From singing at night with my mother and brother when I was younger

I am from pulling pranks on my younger brother twenty-four seven

and laughing at his girly screams

I am from a lovable brother who never ceases to amaze me

From being competitive enough to call him a cheater

even when he miraculously beats me fair and square

I am from not knowing what I’d do without him in my life

From loving to travel everywhere and anywhere

even to the local grocery store

I am from sold out concerts,

in the front of my mother’s car

and being proud to call her one of my best friends

I am from the original 70’s euro disco band Boney M.

From their many hit singles like Ma Baker, Plantation Boy, and Bahama Mama

From singing my heart out to myself and the furniture when I’m sad

and always cracking jokes when I’m glad

I am from having people’s back whether or not they have mine

I’m from choir rehearsals, fun recorder ensembles, my violin experimenting, and school plays

From having hundreds of song lyrics super glued to my brain

and hearing songs that seem to speak out only to me

I am from laughing at my own fake laughs with my friends

each laugh having its own diverse sound and personality made just for that moment in time

I am from making people smile in order to smile myself

From being calm, cool, and collected when everything around me isn’t,

and the world seems to turn against me

From false smiles and sincere apologies

I am from putting myself in others shoes to help me understand the issues I face in life

From keeping an open mind and believing, anything is possible

I am from letting the pages of a book carry me away

From always jumping around from one book to the next on an invisible trampoline

I am from the love of playing board games, especially when I’m not bored

I am from watching twenty years’ worth of television in just a day

From TV shows like Proud Family, Chopped, Teen Titans, Kim Possible, and Wipeout

to beloved Disney classics like The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, & Sleeping Beauty

I am from stick figures and works of art

From drawing in my sketchbook

From always thinking outside the box never wanting to be seen

as the average Joe

I am from not minding if I’m the odd one out

I am from being as goofy as a clown

and as delicate as a rose

I am from knowing right from wrong and trying to do what’s right

I am from acting upon gut feelings and making educated guesses

From following my heart and coming out on top

I am from using my brain and implementing common sense

From using big random words that I can’t even pronounce

I’m from dreaming big to do big and accomplishing goals

From family support and bonding time I’m from saying

“Happy Birthday” to relatives 1000s of miles away

and never being seen without a smile on my face

I’m from a family with hair so naturally black

it’d put the sleekest of raven feathers to shame

From biting my lips when hungry or bored on a day to day basis

From studying a hundred years’ worth of math problems with my dad

on weekends while silently thanking him for all of his help

I am from the slightly annoyed and exasperated sighs that escape my mouth

whenever I am asked to do a million things at once perfectly but I never mind much

From asking my parents questions that they’d always answer by saying things like

“Y has a long tail and two branches” and “You can’t eat your cake and have it too”

I’m from constantly being told “Business before pleasure” when trying to avoid work

and from “Your life is in your hands what you do with it is up to you”

I am from a family that knows education is the key to success in life

I am from air wick scented plugins

and La-Z-Boy recliner chairs

I am from soft blanket covered chairs

with warm and inviting carpet covered floors

From watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving and Christmas day parades

with a slice of tasty apple pie in my hands

I’m from laughing until I hiccup with some sore ribs

and cheekbones, after watching “I Love Lucy” with our favorite crazy red head

I am from the US of the A and I'm proud of where I come from

I am from a caring household that likes to cook but loves to eat things

like homemade meat pies, cheesy yet gooey macaroni, fried plantain, & lots of ice cream

I’m from the numerous triumphs of my grandfather and the hardships overcome by my mother

From kindness that radiates from my grandmother’s smile

I’m from videos and pictures of our family chillin’ with our pal Mickey Mouse in California

I am from never backing down from a challenge, this is me history in the making