Hi! My name is Aquanetta Brenetta…well, it would have been had my mom not defied my grandma!
I’m Mechelle Monique Direaux, born September 16, 1966 to Delois Wheaton and Thomas Edward Direaux, Jr. My mom said she spelled my name the way she said it and I made sure everyone knew how to say it correctly…MEchelle ME ME ME ME MEchelle!!
My dad died when I was very young and I was raised entirely by his parents, Thomas Edward Direaux, Sr. and Edirh Orelia Direaux (Harrison) in Los Angeles, CA.
I am a true introvert that so would like to be an extrovert but I am shy to the point of having heart palpitations and bursting into tears if I have to speak to even the smallest crowd.
I have one daughter, Lauren Tai Direaux that I am totally in awe of!
A few facts about me:
– I attended some college, but it just wasn’t for me
– I’ve worked two long-term jobs, totalling 3
35 years
– I love animals
– I love all things Snoopy
– I love to read
– I love hanging out with my family
– Both of my grandmother’s are named Edith
– I fight hard for those I hold dear
– The reason I live and breathe is because of my daughrer.
Born to Delois, it’s no wonder I have a kind spirit.
Born to Tommy, it’s no wonder I have big eyes and a crooked smile ( I just wish I could sing like him).
Raised by Tom, Sr. (Papa), it’s no wonder I have a dry, sarcastic sense of humor.
Raised by Edith (Mama), it’s no wonder I have a quick wit, slick mouth and slight mean streak.
Put that all together and I am the very best combination of them all and am dog-on proud of it too!!
Mechelle as a toddler with her grandmother Edith Direaux.