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  • Deaf Utopia

    Book: Deaf Utopia

    Author:  Nyle DiMarco

    By: Cece Hymes

    Got a chance to read this book by Nyle DiMarco. I don’t know what made me pick this book. I didn’t even know who he was, but I wanted to learn more about his journey. This book taught me more about his life and the deaf community. I know in school I learned the alphabet in sign language and glad I do. This book taught me  to learn more about their community and about their life.

    Nyle DiMarco is amazing, he did not let anything stop him from being him and reaching his dreams. He won on the reality shows America’s Next Top Model and Dancing with the Stars. He started and didn’t know anything about modeling and dancing but took a chance and learned what to do and put his all into it.

    His Mom was so strong and raised her 3 boys to be the best men and to show them that they are awesome and just like everyone else. They can do anything they put their mind to. I love to read about people’s journeys and what they have been through. Nyle and his family have been through a lot but no matter what they did they did not give up.

    I also learned in this book that we all should treat people right and with positive vibes. It’s a lot of people that can teach you a lot about the culture and the community. Have an open mind. Also, I love that Nyle is happy with who he is and is very creative.

    Make sure to check out the book and tell me what you think. Also, make sure to follow Cece Book Club and Cece.Atl

     

     

  • Fatima Diame

    Fatima Diame

    By: Cece Hymes

    Fatima Diame is a Spanish athlete specializing in the long jump and triple jump. She is the Spanish national indoor champion in both the long and the 60 meters. Fatima won a bronze medal in long jump at the European Junior Championships.

    Diame won gold medals at the Spanish indoors championship. She is very talented and is inspiring other athletes all over the world. She is definitely a great sports icon.

    I got to give her roses today and hope she has happiness, success and peace. What is one of your greatest moments you would like to share about Fatima Diame? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl

  • Coco Gauff

    Coco Gauff

    By: Cece Hymes

    Coco Gauff is a professional tennis player. She is the youngest player ranked in the top 100 by the Women’s  Tennis Association and has a career high ranking of No. 47 in the world in singles, and No. 42 in doubles.

    Coco is very talented and works very hard. She has inspired so many people all over the world. She reminds me of Serena and Venus. Glad to see her out there being a young and talented tennis player. Follow your dreams and never give up.

    I got to give her roses today and hope she has happiness, success and peace. What is one of your greatest moments you would like to share about Coco Gauff? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl

  • Barry Sanders

    Barry Sanders

    By: Cece Hymes

    Barry Sanders is a former professional football player. He established himself as one of the most elusive runners in the history of the NFL.  He was quick. He was awarded the Heisman Trophy and was unanimously recognized as an All-American.

    Barry Sanders won plenty of awards in his career. He was also inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Did you know he was ranked by NFL Network’s NFL top 10 series?

    Barry Sanders has inspired a lot of people all over the world. He is definitely a sports icon.  You can say this MVP was untouchable.

    What is one of your greatest moments you would like to share about Barry Sanders? Also make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl

  • Phil Mickelson

    Phil Mickelson

    By: Cece Hymes

    Phil Mickelson is a professional golfer who plays for LIV golf. He has won 45 events on the PGA tour. He is definitely a sports icon. No matter how old you are, talent speaks for itself.  Phil Mickelson became the oldest championship winner in history.

    Phil Mickelson has spent more than 25 years in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking. He has inspired so many people all over the world. Yes, he has beaten and stopped Tiger woods when he was on a streak winning. Here are some quotes by him:

    “A great shot is when you pull it off…”

    “The only way to win tournaments is with a short game…”

    “I would rather try a shot to win than play safe and finish second…”

    Make sure to check him out and if you are a fan of golf you will know how talented he is. What is one thing you would like to share about Phil Mickelson? Make sure to follow me @Cece. Atl.

     

  • Michael Jordan

    Michael Jordan

    By: Cece Hymes

    Michael Jordan is a businessman and a former basketball player. He is one of the greatest players as people call him the goat. He has inspired so many people all over the world. He has accomplished a lot in his career.

    Michael Jordan was a 5x MVP in his career. Did you know he became a NASCAR team co-owner? MJ has made millions off his shoes and from partners such as Nike, Hanes and Gatorade. Jordan owns the Charlotte Hornets and he will show up to some games to support.

    I got to give him his roses today for being MVP and inspired the world with his talent. So many players have looked up to him for support and watched all his moves to be the best that you can be.

    I can go on about MJ but here is a couple of quotes by him:

    “Limits, Like fears, are often just an illusion”

    “I can accept failure, everyone fails at something, but I can’t accept not trying”

    “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win Championships”

    What is one thing you would like to share about Michael Jordan? Make sure to follow me @Cece. Atl. Make sure to check out MJ Documentary. 

  • Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar Ray Leonard

    By: Cece Hymes

    Sugar Ray Leonard is a professional boxer, motivational speaker and actor. He is one of the greatest boxers of all time.  He won a lot of medals. His speed was like no other, he was fast. He is definitely one of my favorite sports icons. He inspired a lot of other boxers.

    He is also the founder of the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting type 1 diabetes, a condition that Leonard himself was diagnosed with.  He also has a boxing center in Prince George’s county, Maryland which serves as a training facility for young athletes. The Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center provides a safe and supportive environment for kids to develop their skills, both in and out of the ring.

    Some of the quotes that I liked by him:

    “I’m not religious, but I believe that what I have is a gift, and I respect it and live up to it”

    “Boxing is the ultimate challenge. There is nothing that can compare to testing yourself the way you do every time you step in the ring.”

    “If you never know Failure you will never know success.”

    I definitely got to give him his roses today. He has inspired so many people all over the world. And he is still doing a lot in the community.

    What are some moments you would like to share about Sugar Ray Leonard? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl 

  • Billie Jean King

    Billie Jean King

    By: Cece Hymes

    Billie Jean King is a former world tennis player. She won 39 major titles. Did you know that Billie Jean King  won the Battles of the Sexes tennis match against the 55 year old Bobby Riggs?  Billie also is the founder of the Women’s Sports Foundation.

    Billie Jean King inspired so many people she also has an action figure to share with the world. She is doing so much to inspire others. She has a library that she teamed up with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and Dodgers.

    Here is two of her quotes that stood out to me:

    “After attending the T20 World Cup & watching the Aussies win in front of a crowd of 86,000,. It’s no surprise they are so beloved. When women’s sports are given media attention, sponsors, & marketing they deserve, they thrive.

    “Don’t let anyone define you. You define yourself.

    We definitely have to give her roses today. She is a sports icon and inspiration to the world.

    What are some of your greatest moments of Billie Jean King?Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl. 

  • Jackie Joyner Kersee

    Jackie Joyner Kersee

    By: Cece Hymes

    Jackie Joyner Kersee is a retired Olympic gold medalist considered one of the all-time greatest female heptathletes, she won three Olympics gold medals.

    Did you know she was a starting forward in basketball for UCLA’s women’s squad? Sports Illustrated voted her the greatest female athlete of the 20th century. Jackie Joyner-Kersee is an active philanthropist in children’s education and women’s rights. She is the founder of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, which encourages young people in East St. Louis to pursue athletics and academics.

    I love this quote by her:

    “There are many women who came before me who didn’t really have the same opportunities that I have had. That’s why I always wanted to be a great ambassador- not only today’s generation-but for the women who really didn’t have a voice but who paved the way for me.”

     

    What are some of your greatest moments of Jackie Joyner Kersee?Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl. 

  • February blog challenge

    February Challenge

    By: Cece Hymes

    Day 24

    Q. Where do you see yourself in five years?

    A. I see myself travelling to different states. I see myself meeting new people. I also see my business growing and venturing to new things. Working on new projects and trying new things.