The most inspirational speeches that I've heard in my life have come from people who have told me that I couldn't do something. The

long list of people who have suggested that I wasn't good enough, smart enough, and talented enough to succeed shall continue to watch

as I allow God to guide me to greatness! # WorkInProgress  # GodIsGood  # Resilience

A NOTE FROM MY MOM BEFORE YEAR 2 OF GRAD SCHOOL:

These words will resonate with me all year. For all those who have believed in me since day one, I vow not to let you down!

Access to higher education is a PRIVILEGE. I promise to go even harder because I represent something much larger than

myself! # MamaSaidFinishStrong  # YouWillNotOutworkMe

# NoComplacency  # GrindTime  # RelyingOnMyWhy

MY WHY: I do it for those who are no longer here, who are far better & more worthy than me,

those who are no longer able to exhibit their greatness to the world. When I have reached my

limit I am carried by them. I may look lonely, but I'm not alone. I will not be defeated because I'm apart of something much greater. This is what fuels me.

This is what makes me

unstoppable! # TappingInToMyWhy  # GrindTime  # Resilience

# BlackLivesMatter  ...I type that hashtag trembling with anger and apprehension knowing that it's not true in the society we live in. It's hard for

me to sleep because regardless I'm gonna wake up to a world where I am

constantly dehumanized, disregarded, and discriminated against. Nonetheless, I will not be silenced! # NoJusticeNoPeace

TRUTH & DARE: TRUTH is, it won't be easy, but I DARE you to survive!

# SurvivalIsAChoice  # DoNotQuit  # OutLastTheStruggle  

# PainIsTemporary # GrindTime  

# TheStruggleIsNecessary : The dirt & the storm was integral to my

growth and development. # ELPS419  

# Resilience

Some situations only require you to survive! The newness of the morning will aid in

your # Resilience  # ELPS419  # CriticalHope

The best part about going through tough times is that you're going

through not staying in!  # KeepGoing  # Resilience  # ELPS419

Some of the greatest gifts we have in life are second chances #RollTheDice

#Resilience #ELPS419

It's important for you to understand that you are what you show people...not what you tell people. # EarnYourTitle # InternalPepTalk

# WalksAwayFromTheMirror

MIRROR MOTIVATION: Don't wait for someone to tell you what you can easily tell

yourself. #ThereIsNoSecretToHardWork #GrindTime

With this knowledge I find comfort in the ambiguity and uncertainty of my future 

# GodIsGood  # PatientlyWaiting  # HisWillNotMine  

MY GOAL: Each night, I want to be able to say that if this was my last opportunity to grind, to serve, & to live then so be it...I gave my all. But if God blesses me with another day, a chance to be better, I vow to go even harder!# ValuingEachMoment  # TrustingGod