Ahh! School tried to consume me so early! But these are the makings of a successful young woman; sometimes MISTAKES HAPPEN. I will do my best to never miss a day again.
So…I’ve decided that I will treat this as a job. Meaning, I’m working two jobs right now. And that’s ok. This is a platform to my success, and I know that God will provide the strength and energy, especially through things that glorify Him. :)
Enjoy Thursday’s posts and give me some feedback.
MG*
On the road to success, the path can become a little cluttered. Maybe even too cluttered. How can you see where you are on the path or how far you’ve gone with all that mess? Simple, you can’t! But there is a solution for this. Organization! I don’t think you have to be an obsessive list maker, but I do think that there are some key things that you can do in your life that will help for you to see straight ahead of you and around you. I’ve listed a few tips here that can get you started, and will hopefully help you to remove those cluttering roadblocks. :)
1. Acquire a planner.
Whether it's Microsoft Outlook on your laptop, or a funky little planner from Wal-mart, you need something where you
can log appointments, meetings, events, etc. Make it a habit to log things into your planner as soon as something comes up.
DO NOT rely on your perfect memory and write it down "later". Make sure that you check your planner when new things come
up so that you don't over-book.
My opinion: I think it's nice to have a task/calendar on your computer, but I don't think that an electronic planner should be your only source. I'd recommend having a paper planner as a back-up, and fill that in as you go.
2. budget, Budget, BUDGET!
It doesn't matter if you have an infinite amount of money. I still believe that you should keep track of
your spending and income. For most of us though, budgeting is something that we need to invest more time in. Find or download a daily or monthly budget sheet. Make sure that you are keeping receipts and bank statements so you can have accurate record of spending. This site has some great tips for budgeting.
3. Reflection is good for growing...
It's always a good idea to set aside some time for yourself where you can simply reflect on the day or the week.
This doesn't have to be done everyday depending on your personality, but if you're easily stressed I'd recommend
doing this daily. Write in a journal, blog, listen to music, or just simply be alone with your thoughts. Whatever
helps you release. Our lives can become very hectic and it's a great idea to just gather your thoughts to prepare you for the next day or week. It's all too easy to get on overload and then we are burned out. Now that's not making the dream happen!
Some websites that offer other great tips :
1. 12 Ways Budgeting Can Improve Your Life
2. 10 Commandments for the Student Consumer (Charade)
3. Making Time For Yourself
“When there are stumbling blocks, you need to learn from them. Don't close your eyes from frustration, but open them to your future. You want to be remembered not for your fall, but how you stood tall.” – Ms. Glam
When times are hard, it’s easy to give in to the misery and failure. Almost too easy actually. There will be rough patches in life, you will make a mistake, and you will fail at something. Want to know why? Because nobody on this Earth is PERFECT. Nobody is. The only perfect being that I’ve heard of watches over us, and I don’t think your name is Jesus[1 Peter 1:19 NIV]…
When we are at a stumbling block in our lives, don’t be afraid to take a tumble. Show the world, and mainly yourself, that you can deal with anything that comes your way. Trials and struggles are put in our lives not only test our strength and faith, but to grow. Every situation in life serves a purpose. It is something to learn from so that if this stumbling block, or another, arises in the future you will high jump over it instead of just tripping on it.
So keep your heads up, and keep pushing forward. If you give up at the first sign of hardship, how will you make the dream happen?
MG*
By jitters, I was making a play on Jittery Joe’s coffee. Because my first day I was only awake because of the amount of caffeine I consumed ( I know, not healthy!).
How was my first day? Great! I know I’ve mentioned this a lot, but I’m super excited for this school year because I believe that this year I will learn a lot, be challenged a lot, and also have a ton of fun. So now you understand why I’m excited! I’m so happy to be back in my “home”town and getting back into the swing of things with organizations (so excited about Alpha Omega campus ministry this year) and my social life.
I have so many goals for myself, but one thing I need to pay attention to is that I don’t over-do it, or sell myself too short. I’ve done a lot of planning and praying for this year over the summer, and so far so good. Granted, it’s only been one day but let’s be positive!
My classes this semester are challenging, but who doesn’t love a challenge? This is my chance to truly push myself, and I’m going to push as hard as I can. I’ve made a little list of some of my goals for this year that I will share with everyone:
Goals for Sophomore Year:
1. Keep GOD first. :)
2. Complete Core Curriculum
3. Apply & be accepted into Terry College
4. Obtain a Marketing internship for summer 2010
5. Volunteer 150 hours
6. Get a bigger following for my blog
7. Become more involved.
8. Start/work on a marketing project (non-profit)
9. Obtain Dean's list status. :)
10.Learn how to budget and save.
MG*
School. Work. School. School. Work. Social life. Work. School.
I think I’ve made a point? Many times we get caught up in our busy lives, and usually when one area in our life is blossoming, another one is plummeting. Also, in the everyday routine of life, sometimes we can get a little … LAZY. And not so much with work, or school, or whatever your focus is, but mostly with our daily upkeep. When you’re on the rise to success, and even after you’ve reached some level of success, I have news for you : YOU HAVE TO KEEP CLIMBING! And one way to make sure you stay on top of your game is your appearance. In this world, appearance is key. You should be able to incorporate your style into a professional look, as well as your casual look. I’ve put together some pieces that can be worn during the day, but can easily be transformed into nightlife wear for dinner with friends,bible study, or a party. Give me feedback! Would you wear this ensemble? Do you think it can double as work by day/fun by night? Enjoy!
1. Crinkled Ruffle Top – Forever 21
$19.80
2. Slender hip slung khakis - GAP
Regular Price $49.50
3. Chain Crystal Earrings - bebe
$29.00
4. Promotte - Steve Madden
$59.97
5. Charm Ribbon Bangle Set - bebe
$39.00
6. Light Brown Cotton Sateen Cropped Blazer - BCBG
order from Bluefly: $171.00
MG*
New to the line-up will be a daily post of an affordable, fashionable outfit. Some outfits will be “get the look for less” and some will just be from my creativity :) Today’s outfit features pieces from Forever 1, Top Shop, and Nine West. Enjoy!
1. Cowl Back Metallic Leopard Top – Forever 21
$22.80
2. Liquid Matte Leggings
$14.80
3. Fiestaa – Steve Madden
Price: $99.95
$190.00
5.Misha Assorted Bangle Set
$6.80
$25.00
Something that has been in everyone’s spotlight has been Obama’s Health Care Reform plan. I know everyone’s heard about the Town Hall meetings across the country that have had some rather, heated, arguments. But do we all really have room to argue? Have we been informed of this health care plan and know what it proposes?
In situations where we’re passionate about something or someone, it is easy to acquire a blind following. But in this world, that can’t be done. In order to help build up our platform, we must know what we stand for and what the argument is. We have to see both sides if we want to be able to counter the opposition.
Obama’s Healthcare Reform
(via www.healthreform.gov )
This side has a platform called the “The Pillars of Health Care Reform.”
(via www.cprights.org )
I want to hear your opinion. Are you for the reform, or are you against it? What are some of your pros and cons? The future of this plan will be involved in all our lives as we make the dream, so voice your opinion. It should be heard!
