Hannah Meets her Hero

Cedric Jennings grew up in a bad neighborhood in Washington. He went to a high need school, lived in multiple bad neighborhoods and went to Brown University. Yes. He overcame countless obstacles. While doing so, he had a author follow him around and write a book about Cedric. We had to read that book for class and it has completely inspired me.

Why am I writing about a book in my blog? Simply because I got to meet Cedric on Wednesday, November 18th. He came to our class and spoke then I had the privilege of eating lunch with him and to top it all off, I went to his lecture. He spoke about overcoming his circumstances and I was so incredibly inspired!

Little Snip Its of the day:

At the lecture, I was sitting next to Desiree, a young woman who works in Student Activities and we decided to ask him about his love life. By now, Cedric and I are buddies. So, I type in "Desiree and I were wondering about your love life". The whole lecture hall starts hysterically laughing. I mean really laughing. He answers laughing, what love life? I am bright red. It was so funny.

When Cedric autographed my book, he wrote, "You are a wonderful young woman destined for greatness". I gave him a huge hug. I could tell we both touched each other which is the goal of life, to touch others lives.

I learned that there are people who want to inspire others. I forget that there are people out there that live to break barriers and diminish stereotypes. It was a wonderful reminder!

So, it is now December! I am looking forward to seeing everyone...

This Friday is our annual Christmas party. I have been looking forward to it all year. It is one of my favorite nights out of the year!

I am simply ecstatic about visiting my high school, I cannot describe my excitement! I truly can't wait.

I get to see my therapists! They were a huge part of my left and I simply can't wait to catch up with these wonderful women

I get to see my beloved neighbors! I can't wait to catch up on "Mommy Talk". There isn't "Mommy Talk" at college.

And, I get to see my family. Not only Mom, Dad, David and Genevieve but my cousins, uncles and my Nana! So excited!

I truly could not be more excited about seeing everybody. That will truly be the best Christmas present!

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,

Hannah!