Talaya Lightbourne

I am Talaya

This article is just an introduction of who I am. My name is Talaya Lightbourne. Writing has always been my passion since the age of 16. I was in the 10th grade when I stood in front of the classroom, trembling with anxiety to read my first poem in front of all my classmates. I knew poetry was my passion because writing was always therapy for me. Besides me writing my hobbies are painting, reading, and watching popping pimple videos ha-ha. Growing up writing was always a way for me to express my feelings. I still have those same journals from a little child. My second passion in life is art. Art has always been my second love in life. Life is art and we are just painting the canvas. When I entered middle school, we had secondary classes we called “electives” and every elective from 6th grade-12th grade was art. My favorite part of my day going to school was going to art class. In art class I did not have to focus on reading or subtracting numbers, I could just do what I what I which was create. I still have all my paintings from art class stored away to keep for memories. When I graduated high school, I wanted to be an Art Director. I wanted to enroll into The Art Institute in Virginia Beach. Art Directors have the creative control to direct music videos, magazine shoots, etc. I did not get to go to art school to be an Art Director, but currently I have written 6 poetry books and counting. Currently I started this community to empower women and teach women to go after their dreams. I believe that if you wish to achieve your dreams you have to what is required to get there. One of my favorite hobbies is to swim. Water is my element, and my astrological sign is a Pisces what a coincidence ha-ha. I love swimming, fun fact I was scared to swim as a child and anything with loud noises. When I grew up all those fears disappeared, and I was fearless for the most part. During the summer I spent my time off from school at summer camp. Summer camp were filled with many memories from going to the park playing kick ball, capture the flag, to going to Durham baseball games. I have accomplished a few things in my life so far, I graduated Southside Community College with an associate degree in Information Systems Technology. I am proud to have accomplish graduating with a major in IST. Technology has become innovative to the world we live in today, so having degree in technology was important for me to accomplish. Shortly after graduating college, at age 21 I started back writing poetry again. Poetry as I told you was my passion and first love. I wrote my first book called “The Rebirth: Vol.1”, which talked about rising from the ashes like a phoenix. When I wrote my first book it felt like my purpose in life was finally found. I struggled for a while to figure out what my purpose was in life, but now I know my purpose is to create. I create through writing and expression which has brought so much healing and growth into my life. I have been through a lot in life and overcame many obstacles. Many obstacles that I experienced many people don’t know about them. I always been a private person that doesn’t share a lot, because it has been hard to trust people. I hope you enjoy this introduction of who I am. I am Talaya.