Thanksgiving Break

Over the break I'll be working which is something that I am MORE than ecstatic about. Its hard out here for a pimp. I will be cleaning and hopefully going to see movies that I am excited about because I never have time to hang out with friends outside of school...so yea. GOBBLE GOBBLE

J O B

A job I found online would be appropriate for my age group was

• -Journeys Part-Time Sales Assoc.  (if you click on the words before this parentheses it will take you to the job offer) 
• This opening is, what i would consider for people of my age. 
• The prerequisites include:
• Prior sales experience in a retail environment preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb, lift, reach, and bend
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills

     All of these item are things that many 16,17 and 18 yr old can attest to.

The prior experience is absolutely necessary. 50 lbs is about the average weight of a 6 yr. old and without any disabilities any average human should be able to climb, lift, reach and bend.

our social skills, for most, are pretty well at this store. clientele for this store is, in generally people our age and younger so that's also why it would be an ideal job for us, who better to sale to "us" than us!?!

Interview Preparation: Dress in business attire, nothing too "boxy" though. You must remember that they are looking for people who are are of trends, they don't want you to look like you're applying for an intern with the governor of Texas. If i were planning  to go in for an interview I'd wear my black skinny jeans, a button down loose blouse, black flats and dress it up with light jewelry. Something to remember when getting dressed, you never want too much of anything, or to be wearing anything too tight, you don't want to appear as some type of floozy. 
   Be yourself during the interview, unless "yourself" sucks, then be someone else. Some of the most common questions that your future boss might ask you are "what is your greatest strength?" "what are some of your 'poor' qualities?" and so on and so forth. Sometimes we like too embellish and say that their poorest quality is being a perfectionist, if this is you that's cool just make sure you " stay" that way when you get the job. Finding jobs online is rather easy, just gotta want it. 

Homeless to Harvard

The Film 

Initially when we began this film it weighed heavily on my heart, made me really sad, for like the rest of the day. When watching movies that begin sad I generally have to be "real" about it, meaning in reference, the whole movie won't be depressing especially if Coach Thrush is playing it (which by the way almost always ruins the entire movie experience). Strangely enough, I wasn't able to do this, I felt like I was Liz, I was the movie. Just when it had "bogged" me down enough, Liz experienced the come up. She accepted her life, she didn't throw a fit, scream "it's unfair!", turn to drugs or allow herself to be dead weight. Instead of letting her circumstance get to her she simply understood and moved on. Liz allowed herself to dream and even a step further, pursue those dreams. She fell in love with the unlimited possibilities. 

I found all of this quite inspiring. I know that I can't personally relate to being homeless or motherless but this movie helped me in my week. It encourages you not to be lazy, not to simply become a product of your circumstance but rather assures you that you can be the co-author of your life. 

Everyone responds to things differently than others. When I feel that someone is disappointed in me, I can't handle it, i will cry for the longest and it will linger and hurt for a while. On the other hand when my brother fells people are disappointed in him, he gets upset and offended and he is determined to prove them wrong. same input but different response, and that doesn't make one right or wrong they are just different. That being said I know I can say I've experienced some things that have changed me and my outlook on the world and I think I, have bounced back pretty well. So in comparison I believe I would be able to build myself up, probably just take a bit longer.