Life, Inspired

I have gone through and continue to go through situations that are both difficult and stressful. This being said, I am dedicated to the safety, well-being and personal growth of people's lives. So, whoever you are, wherever you're from, I challenge you to be the difference. Be life, inspired.

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My Book of Awesome!

3 Interviews this morning - Smuckers, AMEX and Kao Brands.

I got a free jar of Smuckers at the end of my interview and I also...

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plastic-sandcastles:

Bedroom Butterflies 1 (by aDm (FacilySencillo))

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Maybe I'd have more friends & followers if..

I stopped being true to myself. Maybe I could just post what people want to see, & follow the trends....

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Growing up

I think the first time I ever faced the idea of growing up in the eye was when my great-grandmother passed away when I was thirteen. It...

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Never let anybody walk over you.

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Don’t be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one, it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.

Dale Breckenridge Carnegie (American writer, lecturer, and the developer of famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills)

Quality Time

Today, I was given the opportunity to spend some quality time with my dad. Though it was brief, it was nonetheless very comforting. Now some of you may not know this, but I was not close with my dad nor can I say that I am now. Lately I’ve been willing to be more open to him, which proved to be useful in that aspect of our relationship because it helped us grow together as father and son.

When we do spend time together, yes he still nags on me about things or this and that. At the same time, he continues to encourage me and shares with me his downfalls and what he did to get through that. That really inspires me and helps me in my rough times because I know that I’m not alone. I love it when he shares more of his personal/youth life with me. It’s relieving to me that I’m not the only rebel slash bad ass in the family.

Graduations. My best friend recently graduated and I couldn’t be more proud. To those of you who are still in school, struggling, complaining and pulling all nighters, I dedicate this to you. Know that in the end, you reap what you sow.

Clouds in my backyard. For some reason, to me, it looks inspiring. It’s almost as if I could reach out and touch them.

You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one.

Henry David Thoreau (American author, poet, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, historian, philosopher)

Who am I?

I find myself pondering on this question because I look back and see where I come from and compare it to where I am today. To me, I am an outgoing, loving and passionate person, but do these words mean the same to me as they do to you?

If you’re like me, you’ve experienced hurt, regret and have your downfalls. Nevertheless, I persevered and continued my personal growth and maturity while surrounding myself with peers, advisors and professors who is willing to support me. It is through their actions that has sparked a calling within me. I want to dedicate my life to you who are broken, sad, depressed, upset, angry and fragile. Know this. You are not alone.