A letter to you:

I am but a single star in a galaxy, fighting to burn brighter for recognition of my blessings, of my talents and of my capabilities. I would like to be understood, but all I really want is to be heard. How my words are depicted is up to the reader; I'm only the narrator. Regardless, I just want to reveal myself. I want to educate the world on me and educate myself as I have only had a short amount of time to learn. I believe it takes a lifetime to discover who you are in-and-out. I can say, today, that I would never dig into a trash can for food. However, tomorrow, if my actions provoke it, if life’s trials conquer me, and God permits me to fall to the street, I can tell you that I would not starve. When you write about yourself and your experiences, you learn so much more about you and how different occurrences mold you, alter your thinking, and ultimately change your person. Life changes me every day for the better mostly and therefore, I do not know the me of tomorrow, only the me of today and yesterday. That is who I want to share with you. In order to do that, I must be the one to tell you my story. Here goes:

My name is Darnell Nicole and I am currently a writer, an actress, a choreographer, a model and so much more. As you can see, I am passionate about the Arts. I was born in Louisiana, but reared in Texas for most of my life. My first love was music. My parents allowed me to take ballet at four years old, which later progressed to gymnastics and jazz. By age six, they added piano lessons to my agenda and by early middle school, after their divorce, I had quit it all. Throughout middle and high school, I struggled with their break-up and how our relationships had drastically changed. It showed through my actions. I lashed out but managed to stay sane from writing in my journal. It was my therapy since I was incapable of telling anyone how I felt inside to share why I was so angry. Even when I could not admit my feelings aloud, I could write them down without hesitation. Eventually, I began to write poetry between the pages of my daily entries, as well as short stories and screenplays, rekindling my enthusiasm for the Arts. High school stimulated my interests in modern and hip hop dance and I fell in love with them. Designing new moves and creating routines came easily to me, but during a high school class, I soon discovered another addiction: acting. It was a different type of outlet, an escape. I was able to take a character's thoughts, mannerisms, emotions, and life, and make them mine. It helped me to accept and appreciate my own. Shortly after, I did my first television commercial and I was hooked. After high school, I moved to Atlanta, Georgia to attend Clark Atlanta University where I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in English. I have been working diligently ever since.

I am blessed by God and strengthened by family. I relieve stress through writing and pain through dancing. I am happiest on a stage or set and performing is my high. I love fighting life's battles because I am amazed at how much stronger I get from defeating them. Give me a pen and pad and I can lace words together effortlessly. Give me a microphone and I will yap until they take it away from me. With all of the ink and dialogue in the world, I would never be able to convey my gratitude to my Father above for being so tireless in guiding me, loving me, forgiving me, and blessing me with the strength to walk fearlessly. This is for you.

Love,
Darnell Nicole