Three things that are of value to me

Three things that I value in life are : myself, family, and most of all life. I value my family because without them them I wouldn't be half the young lady I am today. Without my mom, well I wouldn't be born, but on a serious note, she has helped me through so much, it's unbelievable. She gave me my wisdom, my kind ways, and my key to recognize a player's card. I value my family because they keep me sane.  Mainly because they're as crazy as I am. My family means the world to me. I value myself because I am a one of a kind. An original you can say. Nobody looks at things the same way I do. For example, my mom and I would be shopping for clothes, and she would think that a shirt is pretty, but I would think it's ugly because I look at the shirt differently. I value myself because, I know I am a strong young lady and I can do anything in my power. I like to look at things in a positive perspective. Others may think that I am quiet and others think that I just won't shut up. That's what I love and value about me. You will never know which Marlayna you'll get. I think that I hold the key to my success and I value that the most. I saved the best for last. I value life the most out of everything because without life, none of us would be here. I value life because I take life as a serious matter. Others may take it as a joke, but I take it as a gift. It's a gift to wake up each and everyday, knowing that I'm safe, knowing that God has given me another day to live and enjoy life. Knowing that I have food in the fridge, knowing that I will have clothes on my back and knowing that I have a place to call "home". Life to me is a gift from God. I dislike it when people say " I hate my life". Think about it, you're life could be much more worse than it is right now. Think about all of the other kids crying because they have no food to eat, no shoes to wear, and no clothes to put on. They may look at us and think we live the "Golden Life". I look at them and think they are survivors. I look up to people who have nothing. I think " hey maybe my life isn't so bad after all". So the next time you say I hate my life, think about the other people who have nothing. These are 3 things that I value in life.

This summer.......

My summer was really focused on my mothers wedding. Every since Christmas break of my freshman year of high school, my mom was planing her wedding. All she thought about was how  the dress was going to fit , how much it cost, and what it looked like on her. The first day she went to go try on her dress from David's Bridal, she said that it was too big or it has too many sequins or anything that she doesn't like about the dress she'd just complain the whole time we were there. The next day she went( like 2 weeks later) she found the dress she wanted. She tried it on and everything. She said that it fit her right, it made her look like a queen and she felt special in it. So when I went to go pick out the bridesmaid's dresses, right away I found the perfect dress that would fit the bridesmaid's and I so well. When I tried it on, my mom was in tears because she said that I had looked like a African princess. So she called the other three bridesmaid's to go and get fitted for the dresses. They all looked like African princesses, so we went and bought the dresses after we had gotten fitted. When my dad and the groomsmen went to go try on their tuxedo's, my dad sent the pictures of them in it, to my mom's phone. She said they looked very nice and handsome. As the month before the wedding approached, is when my mom really panicked. She like tuned out everything that had nothing to do about the wedding. She even tuned out her own kids, I mean I can understand where she's coming from, but I don't think she knew that all we wanted to do was help her. When she had her bridal party, we had the most fun. It was like we didn't have to worry about a thing. When the day before the wedding came, somebody had stolen her money to pay for the hall. Thank goodness my grandpa had the extra money because if it wasn't for him there wouldn't have been no wedding at all. So the day of the wedding it was like everything came into place. I'm very happy to see my mom and dad get married after being together for 18 years. This is what I did over the summer and I'd do it again if I was asked to.

My name

My name is Marlayna.

My name is pronounced Mar-LAY-nah.

My name is unique because it didn't come out of a baby book.

My name is much more than just any " name ".


M is for- Munificent, for I am extremely liberal in giving.

A is for- agreeable, it's the best side of me.

R is for- refreshing, the sparkling side of me.

L is for- luxury, the luxury of my smile.

A is for- advantage, for I am blessed with.

Y is for- yearn, my innermost desires.

N is for- nice, need I say more?

A is for- able, for which I am capable of being.


My name is of the German origin and means " Variant of Madeline Woman from Magdala".


Danielle, for which is my middle name. Thanks to my Aunt Staci.


D is for- discreet, I can keep a secret.

A is for- accomplished, in all that I do.

N is for- natural, the genuine side of me.


I is for- interest, that I show in others.

E is for- elegant, that was born within me.

L is for- look, the way I look at life.

L is for- lovely, the loveliness of my smile although I can be a buffoon at times.

E is for- extrovert, for the outgoing garish side of me.


Danielle is my middle name that was given to me by my Aunt Staci. My middle name is Hebrew for "God is my judge."


My name is unique, it has self respect.


My name has honesty


My name isn't just another ordinary name like Ashley or Taylor.


My name is Marlayna Danielle Ellington.


This is my name.