I feel like I really turned a corner today. I am looking outside of what I thought I wanted and taking a huge leap of faith. It feels wonderful!! A friend of mine told me that he thought something very unexpected would be coming my way...a "left hook" is what he called it. He said that it has been his experience that the big things we need usually come out of nowhere. He's right. I decided last night that I would search for jobs that sound interesting, things I may never have thought of doing before, but all things that I could definitely love. The beauty of a degree in social work is it's adaptability. So, today I found 9 (that's right, 9!) cool and interesting places to submit my resume to. My fingers are crossed that someone will love me enough to call.
I am hoping to find a place that will allow me to grow and develop as a professional and give me the chance to make a real difference in the world. Is that too much to ask? I don't think so either. So, this is me, keeping the faith, loving life and livin' the dream. Can't you feel that enthusiasm??
Zaneta - I am sure you can recall that sultry afternoon in Costa Rica when you fell asleep on the lounge chair in the water park. You were sleeping like a baby. All of us in the Study Abroad Program became "one" - our focus on growth through education, culture and experience.
ReplyDeleteIf there is one remarkable asset that will carry you far...or afar...it is your determination, diligence, and focus on perfection (not to mention your infectious smile).
At age 60 (unbelieveable), I can look back at my progressive employment profile. I was a bus boy and dishwasher at the Fireside Steak Gardens in Pico Rivera (a one mile walk from my home). At $1.60 per hour, it was such a rewarding feeling that I was able to earn money on my own and not ask mom and dad for an allowance.
Upon graduation from high school, I (nor my parents)could afford (or talk) about college. I joined the U.S. Army during Vietnam.
In the process I lost my sweetheart. She accepted my proposal, but how can one expect a young 17-year-old to hang in there for THREE years...?
I came home after my discharge and enrolled in college...FREE...the G.I. Bill. It has been nothing but uphill since then.
My dreams (many of which I never knew existed) came true. I walked into a career that I had no clue would be my success story.
Life's path was ushered by God and my drive to be successful.
That was 41 years ago. And now I'm retired. What were the keys to success?
On the ladder, take every step no matter how bitter some may be. Ladders only go up!
Cherish your friendships and nuture them like family.
Surround yourself with positive people.
Have a solid work ethic.
Don't compromise your beliefs. You are the only one that will not sleep if you lie to yourself.
Don't be reluctant to celebrate your successes...and shed a tear when needed. Guys cry, too.
Follow your dreams.
Make integrity your top priority.
Love, like you want to be loved.
Remove "hate" from you heart and from your vocabulary.
Trust in your abilities and allow them to provide personal growth.
Optimism is infectious.
And most of all...believe in yourself!
Thanks Zee!! I didn't know you had a blog..cool!! I will become a follower...yay!
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