My Top 10 Motivators and Supporters

1) God
God plays a huge role in my life. He is my Savior. I believe in God 100 percent. I am a living testimony. I have daily talks with God. It is so important to me to stay prayed up. Life wouldn't be right if I didn't. I faithfully attend Lewis Avenue Baptist Church every time when I am home. Here, at Eastern, I live across the street from a church that I occasionally attend. God has challenged me to set aside my will for His own. God is my rock. God has promised me that no matter how sinful I am, I am saved.

2) My mom is my everything. She is my #1 motivator and supporter physically here on earth. I just really want to thank her for being a great mom. Sometimes, I wonder does she know how much she means to me. I now that I am her baby, but she is my baby too. I honestly can say that I know the real feeling of unconditional love. She has been by my side every step of the way. My mom has taught me brilliant, wonderful things. She supports my decisions and respect my opinions. I am very trustworthy in my mom's eyes, and I know not to let her think otherwise. My mother has raised four very respectable, responsible, smart and intelligent young ladies.

3) Rosie is one of my older sisters; my little big sister. I would say that I look up to her except I have a mind of my own and she's too short. I'm kidding. I look up to each one of my sisters because I learn different things from them all. Rosie is two years older than me. We are close sisters. She was my first best friend. She is very protective over me. Rosie wants to make sure that everything is straight and that I am on the right track., at all times. It does not matter what the action may be, but she will straighten it out, some way some how. I love her 'til the death of me.

4)That's my best friend, that's my best friend. Lol. My best friend's name is Tageona. She has a real pretty name. It is very unique. I met Tageona in the 6th grade and we became best friends in the 7th grade. Today, she is now my roommate. For seven years Tageona and I have been through everything together. For seven years she has been motivating and supporting me. It could be something as little as, "Shyanne, you better get up and make yourself do that homework". The support that I receive from Tageona is different due to the fact that she is around me literally 24/7. She knows everything about me because she gets to witness it first-hand while everyone else knows only what I tell them. I love Tageona because she is the best best friend ever. She also gives (most people say best) the most honest advice ever. It can be good or bad but as long as it is honest I could care less. I appreciate my best friend so much.

5)  Nikeisha is my oldest sister. I look up to her because what ever the situation may be she is never giving up or in. She has been through so many obstacles in her life that she has overcome and still remains humble. I love it.  Nikeisha is the observant one. I appreciate the support she gives and the fact that she believes in me. Being around my older sister is nothing but a joyful attitude filled with laughter. It's the little things that count.

6) Keisha is my 2nd oldest sister. In fact, her and Nikeisha are actually twins. Keisha supports me just as well as the others. Keisha also believes in me along with motivating me. To know Keisha is to love Keisha. She makes me happy when we talk. I look up to her because she doesn't let stuff phase her. Keisha is hard. This doesn't mean she is mean. Keisha is a hard worker too. Being around her, she is just as giggly as Nikeisha. You gotta love them.

7) Tiana Cymone... My little angel. At the age of three she is so supportive. She is probably the most supportive and doesn't even know. Tiana is my niece; she and I share the same middle name although, I begged for Cymone to be her first name. Tiana also calls me best friend. Yes,... she and I are best friends too. Our bond is one that can never be broken. I will always have her back trough whatever. Since birth she stole my heart and motivated me to do better for her. Now that I am in college and I am experiencing this stuff, I know that I will do everything in my power to make it as easy for her. Tiana has to make sure I am ok, it is a must for her. She looks up to me so much; it is just so cute. When I go home on breaks, her first words are, "why did you leave me?" "Were you at school?" "Did you go to work?" It melts my heart because I miss her so much all the time. It's funny because once I kept her for a couple days, I be ready for her mom to come get her. Lol

8) Jayceon, my fat dad, is my 10 month old nephew. I love him so much. I love the little ones because they motivate me. To me, my own flesh and blood born into the world doesn't deserve anything but the world. I strive for not only myself, but them also. I just can't wait to be a good inspiration to him and Tiana one day.

9) "What are you doing with a boyfriend?" This is a question that my Uncle would ask me... only if he knew. Lol My boyfriend is not a secret, but my Uncle just doesn't know about him. No, I am not scared to tell him but that would be weird to just come out and say. Anyway, My boyfriend, Kelvon, is a great motivator and supporter too. He motivates me when I sometime just feel like chilling. "Shyanne, chilling is for chumps. If you want to chill, get from around me because I do not condone it." He also supports me when I get overwhelmed. "Don't work to hard. It's OK to not be an over-achiever all the time. Give yourself a break. Let's go for a walk." It is his little doings and sayings that I appreciate very much. To add on to the list Kelvon is best friend also. There are so many ways he motivates and supports me I wouldn't have enough time to say.

10) Last but not least in any way, shape, or form... drum roll pleassseeeeeee ..... my aunt Aroura. I love my aunt Aroura so much. She is actually my great aunt, an older women. She is so so so wise. I love what God has done to/for her. I can sit and talk to my aunt Aroura all day. She is full of spirit and holiness. It is a positive vibe every time she is around, nothing but smiles. She believes in me and supports me to the fullest. If I ever need anything and she has it, I got... even her last. I would also do the same for her. I love my tia.