I was born in Jamaica W.I, raised in the Bronx, N.Y and spent some time in Polk County, Florida. I am an avid reader, world traveler, and aspiring polyglot. I fell in love with the Spanish language in Jamaica where I was introduced to Dora the Explorer, while I lived in Spanish town, St. Catherine. (Go figure). I enjoy watching series and movies from countries like South Korea, Taiwan,India, Ghana, Nigeria, Colombia, Mexico and picking up some linguistic gems along the way. Not to mention trying out the cuisine as well. I am a lifelong learner. In my time in school, I have acquired a BA in Spanish for Translation & Interpretation from Andrews University (Berrien Springs, MI) and MA in Spanish: Language and Literature/ Advanced Certificate in Caribbean and Latin American Studies from St. John's University (Queens,NY). My best learning experience, however, was my study abroad year at River Plate Adventist University (Entre Rios,Argentina). My Spanish skills blossomed there. I have worked as a Special Education Coordinator, Direct Support Professional, Language Tutor and also in the Human Services sector as a Case Manager for unaccompanied minors. I believe my life work is to advocate for the "least of these " in whatever capacity life leads me to. Nací en Jamaica W.I, crecí en el Bronx, Nueva York y pasé algún tiempo en el condado de Polk, Florida. Soy una ávida lectora, viajera del mundo y aspirante a políglota. Me enamoré del idioma español en Jamaica, donde me presentaron a Dora la Exploradora, mientras vivía en la Spanish Town, St. Catherine. (¿Que ironía?) Disfruto viendo series y películas de países como Corea del Sur, Taiwán, India, Ghana, Nigeria, Colombia, México y recogiendo algunas gemas lingüísticas en el camino. Por supuesto, probar la cocina también. Soy un aprendiz de por vida. En mi tiempo en la escuela, he adquirido una licenciatura en español para Traducción e Interpretación de la Universidad Andrews (Berrien Springs, MI) y una maestría en español: Lengua y Literatura / Certificado Avanzado en Estudios Caribeños y Latinoamericanos de la Universidad de St. John (Queens, NY). Mi mejor experiencia de aprendizaje, sin embargo, fue mi año de estudio en el extranjero en la Universidad Adventista del Plata (Entre Ríos, Argentina). Mis habilidades en español florecieron allí. He trabajado como Coordinadora de Educación Especial, Profesional de Apoyo Directo, Tutora de Idiomas y también en el sector de Servicios Humanos como Administradora de Casos para menores no acompañados. Creo que el trabajo de mi vida es abogar por los "marginados" en cualquier capacidad a la que la vida me lleve.
Isn’t love mischievous? It sneaks up on you sometimes and sometimes leaves you half dead. Sometimes you want to bask in the awesomeness of it. This collection explores the various phases and faces of love. Join me on this linguistic proverbial rollercoaster and bliss of love.
¿No es el amor travieso? A veces se te cuela y a veces te deja medio muerto. A veces quieres disfrutar de la genialidad de ello. Esta colección explora las diversas fases y rostros del amor. Acompáñame en esta proverbial montaña rusa lingüística y felicidad de amor.
Joseph did you know
Joseph, Did you know?
Mary was blessed among women not only because she carried the savior but because she had you
Joseph a man of principle
You became her bodyguard when the assault of insecurities and doubts were destined to be hurled at her like stones
Unexpectedly you were fast forwarded into a role of Redeemer
You understood the assignment and you painstakingly made preparations and took the long journey towards healing
You sojourned with Mary through the dark cold nights of despair
But you covered her in prayer
Like the High Priest in the order of Melchizedek
You sacrificed your pride on the altar
And daily you picked up her cross
Joseph did you know?
That you would be the purpose partner of a woman whose baby would change the world
You were faithful in little things
Diligently searching for shelter
Trading places
You became the midwife
Safely transporting the celestial to the terrestrial
You performed a miracle
Your husbandry made a flower bloom
The girl who was once rejected and despised
Now venerated as blessed among women
Joseph did you know
What the warmth of your eyes could do?
Your eyes crowned her and made her your queen
She gave birth to the Prince of Peace
At once all the pain seemed to cease
Joseph did you know?
Your hands would train a boy to be a King
The same hands that carved wood
Cradled the face of the Messiah
Joseph did you know that your unfailing love changed world history?
When everyone else wanted to choose violence
You chose love
You adopted Love
They called him, Jesus