Peony.Squid

About Me

I am a 21 year-old recent college grad. I’m currently on a journey to build an empire, a legacy and myself. I come from humble beginnings; I was born in New Orleans, then moved to Canada and lived in different social housing communities in Toronto. Living in "Housing" has given me that extra push to succeed. Harsh realities of life are in your face every day. We all know that knowledge is power, but without that power people make uninformed choices. Seeing this first-hand has given me a unique perspective on life and compassion for those at the mercy of their mistakes. Volunteering is a great passion of mine; giving back to my community is a vital part of my being. My mother always instilled in me the "more you know, the more you owe" ideology. I have been so blessed in life to do many things others only dream of doing and giving back above and beyond what has been given to me truly shows God how thankful I am for his mercy. Family is very important to me. Although we are not perfect, amidst the imperfection I find solitude. There's no place else I can experience unconditional love and find a sense of commitment and loyalty than when I am around them. For that, I will always be thankful. Speaking of family, my family is full of great models of strong Black women, especially my mother. She taught me the value of independence, the power of education and the aspects of becoming a strong self-sufficient young woman. She passed away in September 2006 after a short battle with colon cancer. Going through that has matured me in a way I never expected. Life is more precious to me and it is no longer something I take for granted. I have lived life thinking outside of the box and making something out of nothing. I love to learn; I have always been curious and have made it my business to know as much about the world around me as possible. I am detail and results-oriented and value efficiency in all situations. I’ve always been a complex person, but I pray that with age I become simpler. This is who I am, Peony.Squid