I come from a long line of creative people. My dads side of the family is all very artistic. From my cousin selling paintings and her own wallpaper designs, my great uncles' writing, to my dads handiness to make and fix anything he sets his mind to. On the other hand, my moms side is creative in another light. My grandma was a hairdresser, and her daughters are very fashionable and talented when it comes to decorating. Seeing where I fall isn't very hard. I never really struck and interest in painting or sketching. But, I've always been passionate about fashion, writing, photography, and modeling. I feel like in these ways I can fully express that I am my own person.
My grandmother, who I called "Ginga", passed before I was in middle school. But she left a letter for my first grade teacher to give to me when I graduated. Although the I had thought about it many times over the years, my teacher had retired and I never expected for the letter to make it to me. To my surprise, I received the letter halfway through my senior year. Enclosed was a friendship pin. She wrote that even though we were family, she will always be my friend. Who would have known that years after her passing, praying for a sign from her that she is proud and knowing in your heart you would do anything to have one more conversation, that I would have been so blessed to hear her one more time. Although she may not be here, she continues to motivate and encourage me every day.
This is why I started Ginga and Gabrielle.
Love yourself. Always seek hope. Never try to be anyone else.
Faith. Family. Fashion. Fitness.
