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sOuLsDeSiRe

No excuse is acceptable, No amount of effort is adequate until proven effective

About Me

"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. That is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant." Martin Luther King Jr., Accepting Nobel Peace Prize, Dec. 10, 1964 .

Breathe IN…God, patience, love; Breathe OUT…Negativity, expectation, non-priorities; Breathe IN… Peace

My love for God is the core of who I am and without Him I am nothing...He treats me like a Queen even though I am unworthy & His love is like no other!
He listens attentively
Forgives me repeatedly
Holds me unceasingly
Guides me perpetually
And loves me unconditionally!
...That's not your everday kind of love

I'm a Christian first and foremost, which means that the essence of who I am is wrapped up in Christ. He is my Everything!I'm nothing special on my own, but my Daddy is King so my inheritance is far greater than this world can offer...there are NO LIMITS to where He is taking me! Tradition irks me a times, God is constantly stretching me through new leadership roles in my ministry (currently over the college ministry at my church - LOVE my students - they have truly been a blessing to my life and my walk, they keep me smiling and pressing towards excellence in Christ!) My "souls desire" is to Worship Him in Spirit & Truth. It's not about going through the religious motions...its about a true relationship with Christ

I'm a graduate of Florida A&M University - the BEST HBCU in all the land. Finished my MBA in '04...I love kids so I'm currently pursuing my PhD centered around children and family issues at the UNC @ Chapel Hill. Just celebrated my one year anniv. in NC in Aug & my 26th bday on September 26th....no family in NC, but my friends have made the transition so wonderful & I feel loved beyond belief ;-)

I love to read; write/perform/listen to spoken word; play spades....I LOVE water (whether its the beach, a bubble bath, or the rain - its one of the most relaxing things on this Earth.) I'm a Florida girl at heart, but I have a passion for the arts and culture so I would love to relocate to DC or Chicago one day.

I'm single & loving this season of my life. Not interested in dating just for the sake of dating...when the One comes I'll let you know ;-) I would love to have a puppy - but my schedule is too hectic right now. I love gospel and jazz music & I'm a HUGE lyrics person. I love musicals and secretly wish I could sing...lol. I'm very sentimental, can be emotional & a little spoiled at times - but never materialistic. I try to be very open & transparent because I believe that many of the things we go through are not for us, but to help others through. Family & Friends are VERY important to me & I consider myself to be blessed beyond measure in both areas ;-)

...Last, but not least I have a very busy life (which is why I chose to close my acct. the first two times...yet I keep coming back....geesh.) My program is very demanding so I choose to surround myself with positive people. I'm constantly in search of balance between school, ministry, work, and self. On that note....its time to go - anything else you want to know...feel free to ask. Love & Blessings - KD

My Interests

My church home - VPF (victoriouspraise.org)
House of Judah (hojministries.com)
Bible Gateway (biblegateway.com)
Get your own countdown at BlingyBlob.com
My 26th Birthday Celebration (September 26, 2006)- Road Trip to Queen City w/ the girls & Bday Dinner with friends at Johnny Carrino's ;-)Get Your Own! | View SlideshowBorn & raised in the Sunshine State...the home of Palm trees, Gulf waves, and Great seafood! St.Petersburg, Florida....there's no place like home!
Create Your Own!Carolina Girls..Best in the World ;-) Don't believe the hype I'm a RATTLER FOR LIFE!!!!! LOL (My FAMU Slideshow will be back up soon)
Now on to the place that signs my degrees and pays the bills....the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill...One time for the Tar Heels....don't get excited...just once now ;-)
Create Your Own!
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Ask my moms
Birthday: September 26, 1980
Birthplace: Da Burg (St. Petersburg, Florida)
Current Location: North Cakalaki
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Ummm...Black
Height: 5'4''
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right
Your Heritage: African American (don't let the lack of melanin fool you)
The Shoes You Wore Today: In the middle of midterms...didn't leave the house
Your Weakness: Chocolate
Your Fears: "Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34
Your Perfect Pizza: Spinach (its amazing what you eat when you get grown)
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: I've achieved all of them....would like to buy a house next year
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: How did you know I was on?
Thoughts First Waking Up: Thank you Jesus for a new day!
Your Best Physical Feature: Eyes, Smile, Dimples....Just about everything ;-)
Your Bedtime: Need to get one of those
Your Most Missed Memory: FAMU...love my Rattlers/ HOJ (hojministries.com)/ F-Dub
Pepsi or Coke: Water
MacDonalds or Burger King: Not really big on either....I may pick up something from time to time
Single or Group Dates: Depends...is he worth going out alone with? lol
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Sweet tea as we say in the South...and YES Florida is the South
Chocolate or Vanilla: Certified Choc-o-holic!
Cappuccino or Coffee: French Vanilla Cappuccino or IDEA's Hot Cocoa....mmmmmmm
Do you Smoke: That's nasty
Do you Swear: Nope
Do you Sing: Yes! Do I sing well?.....that's questionable ;-)
Do you Shower Daily: Yes, but I love bubble baths
Have you Been in Love: Once upon a time...
Do you want to go to College: I want to stop going...lol
Do you want to get Married: One day
Do you belive in yourself: Always
Do you get Motion Sickness: At times...darn equillibrium (sp?)
Do you think you are Attractive: No complaints thus far....but the kicker is my inner beauty is even better ;-) Charm is deceitful and beauty is fading, but a woman that fears the Lord shall be Praised!
Are you a Health Freak: Nah....need to get back on the running tip though
Do you get along with your Parents: They're the GREATEST!
Do you like Thunderstorms: I like the rain
Do you play an Instrument: Use to....back in the day
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: Nope....don't touch the stuff
In the past month have you Smoked: Must I repeat...That's nasty...ick
In the past month have you been on Drugs: Come to think of it....nah
In the past month have you gone on a Date: hmmm....yep
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: I plead the 5th...as to not incriminate myself...lol, yeah...
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: Nope....but that doesn't mean the thought hasn't crossed my mind
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: Actually yes...at a friends bday party
In the past month have you been on Stage: hmmm....suprisingly no. I need to get back on the writing tip...Spoken Word anyone?
In the past month have you been Dumped: Nope
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: Ummm....no
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: Not that I recall...lol. No
Ever been Drunk: Nope...never drink
Ever been called a Tease: Back in the day
Ever been Beaten up: Nope...I'm a lover
Ever Shoplifted: When I was a shorty...got beat for taking a pack of Bubble Yum from KMart
How do you want to Die: Saved
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: A mother/wife/advocate/....just plain good people
What country would you most like to Visit: Jamaica...see what Stella was talking about
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: I'm a sucker for light eyes
Favourite Hair Color: Black/Brown I suppose
Short or Long Hair: I love everything from locs to a low fade....got to show the bald brothers love too...lol
Height: I seem to be drawn to 6 ft and up these days....but as long as you're taller than me we're cool
Weight: Doesn't matter
Best Clothing Style: Personal style
Number of Drugs I have taken: Ummm....how random. No illegal ones if you must know
Number of CDs I own: Too many to count
Number of Piercings: 4 - two in both ears
Number of Tattoos: None
Number of things in my Past I Regret: My past has made me the woman I am today....you can learn something from everything and everyone

CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS!

I'd like to meet:

99% of the people on my profile I know in person. They are my friends from either the Burg, FAMU, NC, or my travels...just using the Space to keep in touch.

Music:

Gospel and Jazz (I'm a HUGE lyrics person....I'll take the words over the beat anyday)My favorite hymn of all time is "How Great Thou Art"

Movies:

Top three faves Lion King, Imitation of Life, Pretty Woman

Television:

Don't watch much TV but when I do...I like Law & Order SVU, Monk, and House

Books:

Every and anything

Heroes:

My Lord and Savior; my mother and grandmother are both PHENOMENAL WOMEN!

My Blog

No excuse is acceptable, No amount of effort is adequate until proven effective

I haven't blogged in awhile....haven't really been feelin the Space as of late. '06 kind of ended in a world-wind for me....from DC to FL to Cali...I hadn't seen my house for a week straight in the la...
Posted by sOuLsDeSiRe on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 02:36:00 PST

My Upcoming Trips :) - DC/FL/CA

 sOuLsDeSiRe's Calendar ( View All ) Dec 12 2006 12:00A DC Trip (Dec. 12-19th) @ Washington, DC Dec 20 2006 12:00P Home for Christmas (Florida Trip Dec 20 - 30 th) @ St. P...
Posted by sOuLsDeSiRe on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 05:08:00 PST

Lets talk about Sex

Okay this is a long one and it speaks to the things that God put on my heart this morning while getting ready for service. If you don't want to read the entire blog at least read the part entitled Sex...
Posted by sOuLsDeSiRe on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:23:00 PST

As '06 comes to a close...

Just wanted to send love and blessings to all my friends and family on the Space... in the midst of life.Whether you're in school and going through finals, at the work place and dealing with holiday d...
Posted by sOuLsDeSiRe on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 08:43:00 PST

DON'T put GOD in a box!

I was listening to How Great Thou Art when my Spirit screamed the words "Don't place God in a Box!" People realize its not about being Extra Religious or Extra Spiritual or Extra Deep.....Just listen....
Posted by sOuLsDeSiRe on Sat, 02 Dec 2006 08:55:00 PST

Search for the One (Learning to Seek God First)

This poem is very close to my heart. I lived in NC once before while on internship in 01-02 and didn't know anyone when I moved here. I make friends very easily, but I was doing a lot of traveling the...
Posted by sOuLsDeSiRe on Sat, 25 Nov 2006 08:52:00 PST

Distant Love

I rarely post my work on here, but a few of you have asked me about my poems/spoken word. This is a piece that I wrote last summer for a gentleman that I really cared for, but there's a great amount ...
Posted by sOuLsDeSiRe on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:30:00 PST

Emotional Roller Coaster

Emotional Roller Coaster (I consider myself to be a rational person, but in a three week span I met a gentleman and went through every emotion in the book...it felt so out of character and ...
Posted by sOuLsDeSiRe on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:35:00 PST

The Haps

Okay so I just got in from Zydeco in Raleigh with my girl Erica and I must say the band was GREAT! I love live jazz and it was my first time going to this spot, not only was the music on point but the...
Posted by sOuLsDeSiRe on Sat, 04 Nov 2006 01:28:00 PST

FAMU vs NC A&T - Nov 4 @ 4pm

tOO BAD i CAN'T MAKE ANY OF THE OTHER GAMES, BUT AT LEAST I FINALLY GET TO SEE MY SCHOOL PLAY...YEAH ;-) MAN I MISS THE HILL!!!....THE RATTLERS WILL STIKE STRIKE & STRIKE AGAIN! sssssssssSSSSSSSSS...
Posted by sOuLsDeSiRe on Wed, 01 Nov 2006 01:11:00 PST