02128

 

Est. 1975

 

Let's start with the basics that are not very basic at all. I think the basic fundamentals of a person are truly what are most important. My name is Randi Young and I am thirty eight years old entering my first year of college. I grew up in East Boston, Massachusetts which many refer to as the 02128. I haven't met too many people that had the privilege to experience the 02128 and not gain a certain pride, appreciation or at the very least a strong opinion about it.

I always loved to cook. I actually always loved to eat and cooking became a convenient hobby. The best thing about being a great cook is that you create a fan base which worked out great for me because my overall talents are limited. Food can really bring out the best in people and create a wonderful network and start the most wonderful conversations and it is alright to leave that conversation open ended or even better; an action! "Can you teach me how to make that" or "Can I have the recipe?"

My friends, family and colleagues would describe me as a hot headed Italian woman from the city that has a heart of gold and loyalty that is very rare. Fortunately, once my layers are peeled they realized that I am a person worth keeping around. Perhaps it is because of my meatball and sausage gravy (yes, we call it gravy in the 02128 NOT sauce!) that created my personal network through "open ended" conversations.

 

The anger does not reflect who I am

                                                Things aren't always what they appear to be

                                                Halos above the devils

                                                Everyone has two sides

 

                                                Anger is contagious

                                                Never forget true feelings

                                               Give in to your heart and mind

                                               Evolve from hate

                                               Resolve all issues

 

                                               Dance through anger

                                               Overcome the weakness

                                               Expect to fall then rise

                                               Surpass stubbornness

 

                                              Never stop smiling

                                              Or try to keep smiling

                                              Talk yourself up

 
 

                                              Remember happier times

                                              Enjoy those memories

                                              Free yourself from rage

                                              Love yourself and others

                                              Envy only you

                                              Celebrate yourself

                                              Think before you react

 
 

                                              Wait until the right time

                                              Hold off from yelling

                                              Open your eyes to the truth

 
 

                                              Inspire yourself and someone else

 

                                             Aspire to be the real you

                                             Me