Spotlight on Cousin Candace

Hi, Everyone!

You know, my Grampa Clark used to say: “If you’re gonna do something, don’t half-ass the job—go ahead and use your full ass!”

With that said, I got to thinking: It wouldn’t be right if I didn’t highlight a historic figure in Black History today. Therefore, today’s spotlight is on my eldest cousin, Candace Cassandra Jones.

Affectionately known as “Candi-Girl” to her family and friends, Candace was born September 18, 1987 in Los Angeles, California to Anthony and Stephanie Jones. Despite being an only child, Candace was quite the gregarious gal; her upbeat spirit and infectious smile would make any man, woman, child or dog light up.

Candace took off to the races when she became the first grandchild of Vivian Jewel Jones to attend college; she attended Bennett University in Atlanta, Georgia, where she graduated April 25, 2009 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Upon returning home, Candace began to work on her dream of opening and running her own dance studio. In reaching for that dream, Candace shattered the glass ceiling and became the first in our family to attend graduate school. In doing so, she earned her MBA on June 4, 2011.

Today, Candace is currently working as a bank teller, which is really a blessing in disguise on account of she is saving money towards her dream. She is very optimistic in that one day, adults and children will be signing up to join Candi-Lite Dance (yes, she has already chosen a name and has gotten it trademarked). She is truly an example of faith in action. She observes vacant buildings, and surveys them for moments at a time. Once can tell just by her mannerisms whether or not she likes a particular building; if she likes it, she will nod and shimmy, but if she doesn’t like it, then she’ll frown and walk away.

In case you haven’t noticed, Candace is very passionate about dancing. She’s always studying dances such as the Waltz, the Cha-Cha, the Electric Slide, and even the Wobble. There’s even a running joke in our family that when Candace was born, she came out dancin’… hahahahaha!

It won’t be long until Candi-Lite Dance officially opens, and I for one will be there for the grand opening—and hell, I’ll even sign up for a class.

Tomorrow’s Spotlight: Charles Andrew Frazier!

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha