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URBANWIRE.tv Special Event:Syleena Johnson from Knowledge Beckom on Vimeo .YES WE CAN!!!!It was a creed written into the founding documents that declared the destiny of a nation.Yes we can.It was whispered by slaves and abolitionists as they blazed a trail toward freedom through the darkest of nights.Yes we can.It was sung by immigrants as they struck out from distant shores and pioneers who pushed westward against an unforgiving wilderness.Yes we can.It was the call of workers who organized; women who reached for the ballot; a President who chose the moon as our new frontier; and a King who took us to the mountaintop and pointed the way to the Promised Land.Yes we can to justice and equality. Yes we can to opportunity and prosperity. Yes we can heal this nation. Yes we can repair this world. Yes we can.And so tomorrow, as we take this campaign South and West; as we learn that the struggles of the textile worker in Spartanburg are not so different than the plight of the dishwasher in Las Vegas; that the hopes of the little girl who goes to a crumbling school in Dillon are the same as the dreams of the boy who learns on the streets of LA; we will remember that there is something happening in America; that we are not as divided as our politics suggests; that we are one people; we are one nation; and together, we will begin the next great chapter in America's story with three words that will ring from coast to coast; from sea to shining seaYes. We. Can.ABOUT ME My name is Raychel but many people call me Ray, Twin, Raych, or the most popular on a Saturday night... Shorty. Now that I live in Chicago the word shorty has become Ms. Lady…which is much better….but the Chicago men are way too aggressive! I miss the men who can start conversations, buy you a drink, and not try to go home with you. Okay I am getting off my soap box.Make sure to check me out at www.neutrogena.mtv.com. I had an amazing trip to the MTV video awards in 2007! Why "Mimi Bayberry"...yes its an alter ego. Well if you know me you would think I was raised by drag queens. I am moody, emotional, and like things flashy and overdone! I love to be different and try new things. I am obsessed with clothes, but I force myself not to waste money or become lost in material things.Cocky im not, confident I definitely AM! I crossed the burning sands of ZPhiB on April 8 2003 at 10:27:05 and continue to better myself everyday! People always ask why I became a Zeta and my answer is always a little different from most, but to give the shortest answer...the organization represents the woman I am and hope to become and it was a road in my life that I couldnt pass up!I am a graduate of Illinois State University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Education...For those who know me... you can agree to the fact that I am a girlie girl. I love the color pink, designer brands, and getting pampered. I hate bugs and being outside. Dont mistake my girliness for being dumb, because I am far from that! I am also a hopeless romantic searching for men that still believe that being romantic and showing emotion is healthy for every relationship. Though I have many ideas about what a good man is... I have better ideas of what I great person I can be. I am concentrating on getting my masters and overflowing my daughter with everything in the world she could ever ask for. I have a lot of friends and many people who love me. Though I may seem sweet on the outside I am a pistol on the inside. I am very hard to understand at times and have been called a heartbreaker on many occasions. It is not that I love to party, but more that I love to have fun especially with my girls. I love road trips, movie nights, and Monday night football! Okay nix the football part it sounded good though. (I love the Colts & Bears seriously) I love to joke around and make people laugh. I love seeing other people happy and have a weakness for sometimes helping others more than myself. I could go on and on, but many of my friends already know most of this, so I will spare them the biography. Muwahhh! Just ask if you want to know more.
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Raychel
Birthday: August 20th
Birthplace: Springfield
Current Location: Chicago
Eye Color: Light Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Height: 5'2"
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right Handed
Your Heritage: African American...im sure alot of other things too
The Shoes You Wore Today: American Eagle Black flats
Your Weakness: Shopping...its becoming a problem in this economy
Your Fears: Being a bad mom
Your Perfect Pizza: Lots of Pepperoni
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Get an AMAZING score on the GMAT!
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: Wow
Thoughts First Waking Up: Just make it to the shower...then I come to life
Your Best Physical Feature: My eyes...they change color and are uneven, but i love them
Your Bedtime: 11:00
Your Most Missed Memory: Dancing on my high school pom team
Pepsi or Coke: No soda for me...but when Im stressed its Pepsi
MacDonalds or Burger King: MacDonalds
Single or Group Dates: Single
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Raspberry NesTea...mmmm
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate
Cappuccino or Coffee: Coffee
Do you Smoke: No....hate it!
Do you Swear: Yep...try real hard not to...my daughter repeats everything
Do you Sing: when I am alone
Do you Shower Daily: Yep...sometimes twice...its a girl thing
Have you Been in Love: Yes...just once
&..39;Do you want to get Married:' Yes
Do you beleive in yourself: Of course
Do you get Motion Sickness: No
Do you think you are Attractive: Depending on who you are, but I think I am very attractive
Are you a Health Freak: Not really
Do you get along with your Parents: Yes...very well
Do you like Thunderstorms: As long as I am inside
Do you play an Instrument: No...unless you count the recorder when I was 5
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: Yes...what a shame...lol
In the past month have you Smoked: Nope
In the past month have you been on Drugs: Nope
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Yep
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Yep Yep
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: Half a box
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: Nope...allergic
In the past month have you been on Stage: Nope...but hopefully I will be soon
In the past month have you been Dumped: Nope
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: Nope
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: Nope
Ever been Drunk: Yep
Ever been called a Tease: Yep...many times
Ever been Beaten up: Nope...dont like to fight unless neccessary
Ever Shoplifted: Nope
How do you want to Die: In my sleep
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: TV anchor on CNN
What country would you most like to Visit: Italy
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: Light Brown
Favourite Hair Color: Brown
Short or Long Hair: Doesnt Matter
Height: over 5'9"
Weight: over 180
Best Clothing Style: Very clean cut...no tall white tees or do-rags
Number of Drugs I have taken: 0
Number of CDs I own: doesnt matter
Number of Piercings: ears only
Number of Tattoos: doesnt matter
Number of things in my Past I Regret: 0...no regrets right!
My best friend (who is also my sister) is an AMAZING person. Rebecca has helped me find out who I am and what goals I can achieve. Without my sister, nothing would be the same. She has been by my side since birth and every minute around her makes me undoubtedly happy.CRYSTAL
To my recently found Twin…Crystal is one friend that cannot be replaced. She always keeps me smiling and for some reason we really think the same thoughts at the same time. I have not seen many people with her dedication and drive (T.A. is taking it to New York LOL). We have been through so much together and we always make it through because of her strength.HEATHER
Then there is Heather…I don’t know even know how to sum her up, but I think incredible would be an okay word. Heather has seen me at my worst times and always reminds me of good things to come. I dont think I have cried in front of anyone more than her! Through our pregnancies, through deaths, through Express parties we have always been inseparable.JANIE
Okay so my lifelong friend Janie would be next! Janie and I have been like sisters from a different mother. Whenever we see each other its as though 6 months hasn’t gone by. I cant wait to see her get married and I am thankful to have met her! Janie is one of the smartest people I know and she will be successful without a doubt. I love ya Jane Lane.AIMEE
My cousin Aimee is without reservation the funniest and sweetest of them all. Aimee is that friend that never forgets anything!!! We too have been through a lot and seem to keep finding new experiences together. LINDSAY
Lindsay is my ace boom koom. She always finds a way to make it special and keep it fun. She is a part of my "Sexy in Chicago" crew that always blows away every appearance we make. She became a friend to me through Zeta and is now a friend for life!MICAELA
Little Miss Mikkie...she is the sweetheart! She is the Charolette in my sexy city and always knows just when to bring out her crazy side. i am happy we became friends and cannot wait to move up North together! A-town we are coming!!!BECCA
Becca Ann dont think I forgot about you! Wow, Becca and I found each other when we realizing who our real friends are. We have had so much drama, so much fun, and soooo much more fun!!!! I cant imagine what highschool would have been without her, but I am guessing that it would have been pretty damn boring. I love you Bec and Z.CANDY & AYO
Oh my shippies!!!! Candy and Ayo have seen me at a point that I hope to never get at again (LOL) Becoming Zetas together was an wonderful and MEMORABLE experience and I would not pick two better people to do it with again if I had to. Candy and Ayo are that piece of me that I always wish I could be. They help me say all the things I want to say and stop when I am saying too much! Thanks to those remarkable two, I know that I am an extraordinary Black Woman!!!!!To all of my girls (including those I forgot) I love you all and my life has been amazing thanks to you guys!!!!