This week has been ridiculously rough. In the past 96 hours, I've had a total of about 13 hours of sleep. Swamped with work and closing this achievement gap is not a joke. This week is my debut, well today actually as an official member of the Phi Beta Sigma Step Team through Baltimore, associated with Mighty Gamma Chapter under the leadership of Kenny "DaStepMasta" Jones. I am grateful to have been hired. Tonight we ROCK the show at UMES' Homecoming. Stepping everyday this week till well after 1am and having to come to DC from Baltimore for work at 5 am--I'm still trooping (I've even drink ONLY water this entire week).
As I sit here at work and reflect on this week, I've realized that I am more tolerant and patient that people give me credit for. I've let a lot of things slide, comments go by unaddressed, and simply dealt with some BS this week from various people. However, in efforts to stay focused and keep my spirit right with the Lord, I've simply dealt with it without reverting back to Sean Larry's alter ego "Rashad." It truly is a great feeling to realize that you are constantly, daily, growing into a better and stronger person.
After a talk with one of my closest friends yesterday, I realize that there are even stronger people out there than me. I commend him for his efforts to make a difference and challenge himself. And through him, I've learned that at the end of the day, when the lights go off it's only you and God. That's all.
I am excited to see that the article from my speech has been published. It was well written although I'm not a fan of the title. Check it out.
http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Feb11/SoupHopeStevens.html
Grow with me, learn with me, live through me.
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