Relationship Reflection

Relationships are important to me because I believe it allows to me to have a healthy normal life. I take pride in all the relationships that I have with my husband, parents, siblings,friends and co-workers. Above is a picture of my co-worker who recently as of this year became my friend and a great workout buddy. Because of her I have  found the energy to put my health first again and I thank our wonderful friendship for that. Relationships can help to ease the pain of grief, give you extreme excitement through events like wedding or the birth of a child, or (like me) allow you to realize what it really important in life and help you reach that goal. I currently have positive relationships with my husband (Jonathan), father (Phil), mother (Carmalisa), sister (Yaka), nephew (Dillon), brother in law (Gershom), best friend (Pam), and my newest buddy (Tara shown above). Included in this list of positive relationships I can not forget about my four legged children Mia and Lucky because I do feel strongly that dogs bring great joy to human lives.

My husband gives me the push that I need every day to complete my goals and he never forgets to tell me how much he loves me and how proud he is of me. My parents sacrificed so much for my sister and I growing up and education was always something they pushed for. My mother decided to go back to get her degree when I was in the 8th grade and I admired her for that. My parents remind me that it is never too late to try new things and have supported me in all of my endeavors. My sister and brother in law or my comedian when I need a good laugh. My sister has always been there for me and even though she only has a high school education I am so proud of her for where she is today. My nephew is that little spark of sunshine that I love. The day he was born I felt that my heart had melted and I love him as if he was my own. Even though I am his aunt he gives me the greatest support out of my entire family because he always makes sure that Nanny's "homework" is done. Pam has been my best friend for 16 years and she has seen me at my best and my worst and she loves me just the same. Tara has been my biggest fan since my journey on living a healthier lifestyle. She has helped me to be open and honest with myself and I love her to death because of that. That is why she is pictured above, she helped to realize that although I focused my energy on work, family, and school that I deserved to put that much energy into myself.

In life we all have faced challenges in relationships with family as well as friends. Yes aunt so and so comes to grandma's house every year for Christmas every year with her drama but you must find a way (if possible) to make the experience positive because you may be the support that she needs. My mother's sister used to drive me crazy with the stories (lies) she would tell about how much money she had and how people were beneath her. I thought she was rude and inconsiderate until I realized that she was looking for attention and acceptance for what she did not have. One day I told her that although I did not like the way she acts from time to time, that she is family I still love her. Since then she is not as boastful with her comments and has learned how to say the words "thank you" when someone does something nice for her. With all of the positive relationships that I have I know it will assist me with building and developing working relationships in my career as the years go on.