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Gwynita Leggington, Author & Poet

Author of, A Walk In My Shoes

About Me


Hello everyone! Welcome to my page. My name is Gwynita Leggington, and I am the author of "A Walk In My Shoes," which is available through Barnes & Noble.com and Amazon.com. In "A Walk In My Shoes," I express my feelings and emotions through poetry. I share my thoughts, desires and personal experiences on a variety of subjects, including spirituality, love, friendship, death, struggles and hardships, motivation, inspiration and being a woman. You can also read more about my book and purchase it through my website at www.outskirtspress.com/gleggington. I am busy working on other writing projects as well....so be on the lookout for my work in the near future. In addtion to pursuing my writing career, I am an aspiring plus-size model. Lastly, I am a doctoral student attending Walden University, and I am pursuing a PhD. in General Psychology-Educational Track. Overall, I feel so blessed right now. God has really opened up many doors for me. I will continue giving God the praise, because He is truly awesome. I am determined to make it all the way to the top because I am a "phenomenal woman."
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TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Gwynita Diann Leggington
Birthday: February 3
Birthplace: Silsbee, TX
Current Location: Houston, TX
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5'5
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right
Your Heritage: African American/Creole/Indian
The Shoes You Wore Today: White Tennis Shoes
Your Weakness: Chocolate
Your Fears: Snakes; Drowning
Your Perfect Pizza: Pepperoni and Sausage, With Extra Cheese
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Start On A Diet
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: None
Thoughts First Waking Up: That I Didn't Get Enough Sleep
Your Best Physical Feature: Smile
Your Bedtime: Whenever
Your Most Missed Memory: Watching Movies With My Father (R.I.P. Daddy)
Pepsi or Coke: Pepsi
MacDonalds or Burger King: Burger King
Single or Group Dates: Single
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Nestea
Chocolate or Vanilla: Both
Cappuccino or Coffee: Coffee
Do you Smoke: No
Do you Swear: When I Am Really Upset
Do you Sing: For Fun
Do you Shower Daily: Of Course!
Have you Been in Love: Yes
Do you want to go to College: I'm In School..... Working On A PhD.
Do you want to get Married: I Guess So
Do you belive in yourself: Yes
Do you get Motion Sickness: Yes
Do you think you are Attractive: Yes
Are you a Health Freak: Nope
Do you get along with your Parents: Yes
Do you like Thunderstorms: Love Them!
Do you play an Instrument: Clarinet
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: No
In the past month have you Smoked: No
In the past month have you been on Drugs: No
In the past month have you gone on a Date: No
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: No
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: Not the Whole Box
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: Oh no!
In the past month have you been on Stage: No
In the past month have you been Dumped: No
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: No, But It Sounds Fun
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: No
Ever been Drunk: Yes!
Ever been called a Tease: Yes
Ever been Beaten up: No
Ever Shoplifted: No
How do you want to Die: With My Family By My Side
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: A Professional Writer
What country would you most like to Visit: Africa
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: Doesn't Matter
Favourite Hair Color: Black
Short or Long Hair: Short
Height: At Least My Height
Weight: Doesn't Matter
Best Clothing Style: Baggy Clothes
Number of Drugs I have taken: None
Number of CDs I own: Don't Know
Number of Piercings: 2...One In Each Ear
Number of Tattoos: 2 For Now
Number of things in my Past I Regret: Too Many!
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My Interests

I enjoy writing and reading poetry, creative writing, watching movies, listening to music, watching wrestling and plays, computers, going to the park, spending time with my family and friends, and attending church.
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I'd like to meet:

I would like to meet nice, down-to-earth people, that share some of the same interests as myself. I am also interested in meeting other poets, authors, writers, and readers; editors, agents, screenwriters, filmakers, songwriters, and other influential people in the writing industry; plus-size models and professionals in the plus-size modeling industry; my sorority sisters and fraternity brothers; and Oprah Winfrey; Sanaa Lathan; Chaka Knan; Denzel Washington; Sean "Diddy" Combs; Aretha Franklin; Queen Latifah; Tyler Perry; Spike Lee; Terry McMillan; Dr.Maya Angelou; The Knowles Family; Tyra Banks; Jennifer Lopez; Donald Trump; Justin Timberlake

Music:

I Enjoy Listening to R & B, Rap, Gospel, and Alternative music.

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Movies:

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Television:

The Young & the Restless, Girlfriends, The King of Queens, Oprah, News, Lifetime, BET, MTV, VH1

Books:

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Heroes:

God, My Father And Mother, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Oprah Winfrey

My Blog

A Lost Soul

I once was a lost soul,with no sense of direction.I was afraid and alone,and longed for some affection.I had no clue about life;nor what was in store for me.I did not know my purpose;nor my destiny.My...
Posted by Gwynita Leggington, Author & Poet on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:48:00 PST

Since God Called You Home

Things haven't been the same,since God called you home.My life is empty without you.Sometimes I feel all alone.In an instance, you were gone.Your presence was erased.No one can ever fill your shoes;yo...
Posted by Gwynita Leggington, Author & Poet on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:13:00 PST

The Definition Of A Real Woman

A real woman is true to herself.She holds her head up high.She doesn't waddle in pity;or sit back and cry.A real woman is a survivor.She can stand on her own feet.With God by her side,she can't be bea...
Posted by Gwynita Leggington, Author & Poet on Sat, 23 Dec 2006 07:35:00 PST

My Heart Speaks To You

My heart speaks to you.Each time that you say my name.......my heart speaks to you.My heart speaks to you.When my eyes catch a glimpseof your warm smile.........my heart speaks to you.My heart speaks ...
Posted by Gwynita Leggington, Author & Poet on Sat, 23 Dec 2006 07:24:00 PST

The Lord Is My Shepherd

The Lord is my Shepherd.He's my protector and my friend.He always takes care of me,from the beginning to the end.The Lord is my Shepherd.He supplies all of my needs.He watches over me;how great He is ...
Posted by Gwynita Leggington, Author & Poet on Sat, 23 Dec 2006 07:05:00 PST

Good-Bye Daddy

Daddy, you are gone.God, came and took you away.I wasn't ready for you to die.I wanted you to stay.But God, had other plans;it was time for you to depart.Your death was God's will;I know this in my he...
Posted by Gwynita Leggington, Author & Poet on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 09:53:00 PST

Where Is The Light?

Walking in darkness, I can't see the light.Walking in fear, nothing seems right.Overwhelmed with pity, and drowning in shame.Looking around for someone to blame.Why me? Why am I suffering so much? Why...
Posted by Gwynita Leggington, Author & Poet on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 08:06:00 PST

A Real Woman

I am a woman of substance.I walk with pride.I have a style of my own.My elegance comes from inside.I hold my head high;not ashamed of my past.I am a real woman;a real woman at last.No one knows..........
Posted by Gwynita Leggington, Author & Poet on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 07:53:00 PST

I Know Who Holds Tomorrow

I know who holds tomorrow, so I don't worry about today. I know who orders my steps, and keeps me from going astray.I know who blesses me, and annoints me with His power. I know who protects me, every...
Posted by Gwynita Leggington, Author & Poet on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 06:34:00 PST