Stunning Smiles, Musical Melodies, and Pleasurable Personalities.
I am from bright smiles that show my beauty to the camera in the exciting photo shoot, chorus  classes that keep my voice in top shape, and childish behavior that retains me from    growing up to fast.  
I am from playing with my adorable dog Diamond to stop the long day of difficult work from   weighing me down.
I am from long journeys to California to see my favorite cousins and to chat about  memories from the year before.

I am from baking chess pie with my lovely Nana Robin, playing Minecraft with my big brother   Malik,  and creating characters with my little sister Chloe.
I am from singing on the plum stage at Living Worship Ministries to share my love for Christ.
I am from making myself an exemplary student for the people around me to learn from all year  long.

I am from brainstorming with my mom to find ways to make money, singing with my sister to  the melody of High School Musical, and watching my dad to learn from his brilliant   cooking talents.
I am from showing love to my friends on their date of birth with cards that I create.
I am from jocular family members who will always find a way to show that they adore me.

I am from endless bike riding with my neighbor Maris, ancient story telling for me to learn   about my origin, and continuously practicing my nail art skills.
I am from making friends with different people every year.
I am from taking selfies all day long and posting them on Instagram.

I am from wonderful childhood memories in the most magical place on earth.
From where people laugh and children squeal as they meet their favorite cartoon characters  for the first time.
Disney World pulls me in with its delightful funnel cakes and its Mickey Mouse ear    headbands that let me go back in time and be a little kid again.

I am from long strolls on the scratchy, yellow sand with my mom, my Nana, and my sister Chloe.
From where the days are hot and the nights are cool and where the dolphins greet you at  dawn.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina draws me in with its beautiful hotel views and sound of the  whishing ocean water.

I am from jolly holidays with my Nana and my sister in the most inspiring place in my mind.
From the warm feelings and the lessons on how it used to be before I was even thought of.
North Carolina tugs me in with my Nana’s delicate, loving arms and the smell of my great   grandmother’s recipes.

Memories are holiday jingles, they are unforgettable and you refer back to them over and over  again.