Last night as I sat as a guest at the St. Mary High School 2015 Graduation Exercise I had a deep reflection. This was my Alma Mater I thought, like these graduates I had marched down that same path 18 years ago now there I was as a guest.

My reflection took me to the day I began my high school years. It took me to what my thoughts were after high school and then I fast forwarded to my current status and

you know what I felt SO PROUD. Lost I was in my thoughts that even in the moment Ambassador Marks acknowledged my presence during her speech I was in deep thoughts as I waved showing my appreciation for her acknowledgement.

Earlier that evening as I arrived and was escorted to the Principal's Office I climbed the steps in fear. In my high school years, going to the office was not for anything but punishment so I stayed out of trouble always.  To my surprise as soon as I entered the office and the current Principal, Mrs. Saddar began the introduction, my then Principal, now Custos E. Johnson immediately embraced me and said " I was told you were coming and I am so happy to see you". Shocked of his youthful memory I stuttered"Me sir?" with a puzzling look on my face.

"Yes you, he replied, you gave me so much trouble in high school I must remember you" he then began to chuckle and we all broke out in laughter. "Sir I was a well behaved student at this noble instituion" I struggled to clear the air but it was too late. Mr. Johnson was pulling my leg and I thought my memory of being a student there 18years todate was fading. I thought maybe I was really a terrible student.... my thoughts was immediately jolted back to reality..

It  mattered not what I was, it mattered who I am today and the important part I was about to play in this ceremony ! 

Still refelecting......

 Last night, very proud I was of all that I have achieved. I had not only done many of the things I had set out to do in my life time I had also made a very positive contribution to society.

It was not easy. I have been through a lot! Many highs and lows, I cried, I prayed yet I was determined to  push on and continued to keep trying. There is nothing certain about life's expectations. The only thing you can do is keep trying no matter how much you suck at it.

Just before I go,

I was asked in an inbox message recently why have I publicly shown my affection for Mr. Ellis as so many relationships are failing. she said Dee what if it don't work out..

my reply

WHAT IF IT DOES WORK OUT!

If we already know that when we apply for a visa we may not get it so why do we apply?

If we know that when we apply for a job we might not get it then why apply in the first place?

YOU CANT LIVE IN FEAR AND YOU CANT DOUBT ANYTHING IN LIFE... YOU MUST TRY AND GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT. IN EVERYTHING YOU DO GIVE IT 100%.....

I WILL NEVER APOLOGIZE FOR TRYING!

Have a great day everyone!