Redz' 27th Birthday

I don't remember when or how Naomi and I became friends but all my high school memories from Washignton Irving include her. I remember the way she would comb her hair over one of her eyes like the late Aaliyah, with her silver bandu (another name for head band) in place, her long natural nails wrapped in acrylic with her red Champs jacket and some of the baggiest jeans imaginable. In fact we would talk about girls who wore tight jeans but in 10th grade we became the president and vice president of that club. I remember going to The Gap with Naomi and we both tried on some size 2 boot cut jeans and instantly feel in love with the bodies we were hiding in our boy like outfits.

*Note to self: When I go back to FL I must remember to bring up my high school pictures*

Naomi has overcome so much adversity in her life and not once has she ever complained. I believe her situations have made her stronger and wiser. She is a fighter, never settling, and always optimistic. She is such a beautiful person both inside and out. She knows what it means to keep a secret for she is a holder of many of mine. I'm so happy the Lord has blessed her to see another year.

Happy Birthday Naomi!!

The girls and I celebrating Naomi's birthday at the Night of the Cooker 3-26-10