Welcome Fall

wow, time flies. Whether I was just applying for jobs or not, I did get a new job and have been working ever since. I started my new job in the beginning of May 2016 at PNC. I like it so far. This summer really flew by because of that, but I did get to go to Bonanaroo! Roo was an awesome experience, so much positivity and music in one place. Roo will always have a special place in my heart. Here's a pic from the festival...

15 years of magic was the theme, and boy! it was sure magical! I would advise everyone, if they get the chance to go to Bonnaroo, don't pass it up! Radiate positivity ~~~~

Every time I think of summer ending, I think of this song ...

It's sorta depressing and with that being, this summer was the palest I have ever been for summer.

 But at least my favorite season, and my birthday month is coming! 

Happy almost fall!

Back to Square 1

      It has been more than 2 weeks since I got laid off from my job at a web design/development agency.  I had to start over and job searching became my career thus far.  I updated my resume and cover letter to prepare for applying for jobs.  At first, I was sad about the situation.  But it truly was for the best.  I have been growing my skills, so I do feel more confident while applying and interviewing for jobs.  

     I was lucky because when I got laid off, I went home applied for jobs, and went on vacation for a week, which was very relaxing and helped take my mind off things for the time being.  But being on vacation did not stop me from applying for jobs, of course.  I had help from my whole family assisting me in writing cover letters and applying for jobs.  It really is all about networking.

     This past week, I went to a career fair downtown. After that, I went back on my LinkedIn game and searching for hiring companies that I had met at the career fair.  I have been busy.  I had some interviews, I feel confident and grateful for those opportunities that have led me to this point in my life.

    Being laid off sucks, but I would rather happen now then later when I have a family to support.  I thank God for the choices he has made in my life because....

Be thankful for your life, no matter what troubles or problems come your way.  If God brings you to it, he will get you through it! Stay strong. Have a great ending to your week! <3

Beautiful Body & Face, Full Stomach, Can't Lose (Weight) - A Tribute to National Eating Disorder Week

National Eating Disorder Month is February...so those binge eaters, false perception creators, unconfident,body shamers - this ones for you, yes, I am talking about all of us!  All of us can be super critical to our bodies or other people's body by calling it unpretty. There are no guidelines for what makes a person attractive; beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder.

Everyone can be beautiful on the inside and out by shining their genuine selves to their full potential for the entire world to see.     

                      

A wise philosopher, Kid Cudi (Scott Mescudi) once said...

Isn't that the truth! Haters are going to hate, no matter what.

Keep your head up.

There are hundreds of major celebrities (models, actors, singers) with eating disorders, so you are not alone.  One of my recent favorites is Amy Winehouse...yes, that one who sang that one song about going to Rehab (and she was all like NO, NO, NO!) Then the world lost an angel, who wasn't cut out for the fame and the harsh paparazzi.  I wanna advise you to go watch her documentary, you will get the FEELS! Here's the link, Amy, you can stream it for free on Amazon Prime. Amy was not only a tremendous jazz singer, but a philanthropist.  She was a cry for help for all celebrities.  She was also known for being a drug addict and alcoholic, which led her to an eating disorder...she was always extremely thin; she suffered from bulimia.  

People of all body types, male or female, can suffer from eating disorders.  STAND UP for them and don't be afraid to compliment people when they look pretty today, as long as they are healthy, it shouldn't matter.  People should see others from their personality and not just their looks....

It reminds me of a time my family was all home at a restaurant for dinner and my mom was going around the table saying what she liked about each of her 3 daughters, she started with my oldest sister, "She's really smart", the next one, "She has a lot of good things going for her in her new job", and then to me (best for last, right ;)), "You're just really pretty". Ok? like am I not smart, then, thanks mom.  

Looks aren't everything. 

It's crazy because people judge people in the first 15 seconds or something like that of seeing them. Another good movie about body image is America the Beautiful. Some closing notes are to be yourself, love yourself, and show kindness.  Support National Eating Disorder Week and know that you are not alone! Happy hump day! Shine on and stay golden! go do you!

DID YOU KNOW?...

New Year, Same Me...well sorta

Hiya! It has been a long while since (the coon's age but not really) my last blog post - a lot has been going on in my life.  Follow along, I'll try not to bore you...

Well where to start...Christmas came and went, I started taking anxiety medication, broke up with my boyfriend, worked at the web agency job, threw a New Years Eve Party, visited friends, went out A LOT, downloaded new music legally, read a great book, got a haircut, treated myself at Rite Aid, Amazon, and TJ Maxx, got a new bedroom, experienced my grandpa's 82nd birthday party, got a random virus, tried to take more naps, try new food, and go to concerts.

Life is good. I feel like a weight got lifted off my shoulders over the past few months, I've been trying to figure out what I want in life.  I am lucky that I am still young.  My mom says I turned into a new person because I now am the neatest freak 47 that I have ever been, I even make my bed on the daily, I guess you could say I am truly happy. I love my new room.  My life has kinda been a mess lately, but I still have a job and a loving family (that will hopefully never kick me out), which are some of my blessings.

I cannot get over how cool it is that one of my friends is across the world right now as she is travelling at sea for a semester.  How lucky am I to know someone as adventurous as her <3

The book I read was amazing, I would say life changing, but philosophy alone changed my life...here's the cover and a link to buy it: http://www.amazon.com/Lao-Tzu-Ching-About-Power/dp/1570623953  I would tell you some of my favorite quotes, but I don't want to spoil it. It is an easy read because it's formatted as poems with Part 1, Part 2 and analyses in the footnotes and in the back of the book.

Well my room is neat, super colorful with lots of knickknacks, pictures, electronics, and books.  Much art. Such me.  I am happy I go to a ton of concerts and events because I finally made a shadow box with tickets like I have always wanted to!  You can see it on my Facebook soon.  Life has been handing me a lot of tasks to manage this year, oh yeah HAPPY YEAR OF THE MONKEY! See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil this year for luck to be on your side :) I have noticed I am somewhat a wallflower, so that's pretty neat.  I find myself to be more of a listener than a speaker, I like to hear people's ideas, thoughts, and hopes and dreams.  It gives me something to believe in, even when they may not even believe in themselves.


I guess you could say I'm shy, but I am still the same person I have always been.  I will never change who I am even if I am one of the weirdest people I know! <3 You do the same. Thanks for reading, Now go do good things for people that you would be proud if someone did for you because...

Have a good week!