Day after Holiday coma

I am hoping to sleep like a saint tonight ( not all babies sleep well), this was a holiday of paling around with two set of twins,celebrating with friends in two towns 90miles apart and eating four desserts, three simultaneously.. I am now in a lactose-induced coma and it is great. Tomorrow I will get back to exercise, french, guitar scales, micro-soft programs and bulot-finding. Happy Merry Holiday.. Until 2012

Two organizations and counting.. I am getting close...

I am still at it Friends, I am glad to say I am making more contacts with every industry event I attend and the best part of it all, I am learning a lot. Not only I am learning about the current happenings in my industry, I am also learning about how people are navigating the workplace and are succeeding in their roles. I recently attended an early careerist boot-camp organized by the Healthcare Leaders of New York and after the event, I was pleased that I had the opportunity to participate in 'industry speak'. I am looking forward to this coming Wednesday because I will get to do the same an event organized by my other professional organization, Women in Health management. I also have an important meeting that day before the event and more to come about that, I can say is fingers crossed. x0x0x

Networking has me.

Last Thursday, I went to my first Women in Health Management event in New York City, and I am certain that I will benefit professional and personal from this organization.

On Monday I went to a seminar organized by the New Jersey chapter my other professional organization (Association of Health care executives). The focus of the talks I attended were customer service in health care and mapping your career. I learned a lot, picked up great tips and made some contacts.
Today I am back at it; Job-hunting. I emailed my resume to my two new contacts, two men that holds the same degree as me, and have built a successful career health care using it. I have my fingers and toes crossed that they will be able to guide my search.

My main goal is to continue to find professional work (I might get a part-time one to earn money) and when I get one, I will move on to finding a mentor and a career coach to help me reach my career goals.
I am happy that I am now part of this organization and I am grateful for all that they will afford me.

Loving Jane Austen's voice

I am falling in love with Jane Austen's work all over again thanks to my friends and tweeter pals. I started reading Pride and Prejudice again and I can't wait to devour it and the rest of her work.

Other Birthday MATe- Patti Labelle

I am currently reading Patti Labelle's book titled "Patti's Pearls". Using some the advice she has received over the years, she gives examples of her life's Journey.

me

I am in this world but not from it

Creepy-freaky people- stay away from me

*People who use the Phrase "settle down"- you have to watch out for them because if you do not you will find yourself in a bottom of a sealed-jar in their medicine chest.

*People who want everyone to be like them - These control freaks are dellusional,they do not realize no one even likes them

*People who think everyone they know is like them -dummmy your peeps do not correct your misconception because they want you to just shutup

*People who have hopes and dreams for others- dude check with me first or better yet I will introduce you to robots.

Fin

Practicing Philosophy

"I am simply no longer in the business of trying to derive an ought from an is. I must accept that other people sometimes have opposed preferences, even when we are agreed on all the relevant facts and are reasoning correctly." John Marks


Click here to read this interesting article by John Mark- Confession of an ex-Moralist

Where do I find the time

My schedule for the last two months have been crazy, traveling ,job-hunting, studying and learning new skills are amongst the many things that have been consuming my time and I am loving it all but the job-hunting. I loved seeing one of my favorite aunt this summer,hanging out with one of my amazing cousins, attending one of my favorite friend's wedding to an amazing guy. I also loved chatted with and meeting one lady that I admire a lot especially for her perseverance, authenticity and her ever-evolving intelligence,Rosanne Cash ( read her memoir to find out why).

Must go. I have to practice some guitar chords and read about couple influential philosophers and sleep.

My friend's whose house I am staying is amazing...

Today...7/17/11

Today is looking up to be a very uber projective day for me, especially for my writing projects. I exercised at 7am in the morning, went to church with a friend, finished a short story, added words to a long story, wrote a letter and now I am blogging. Still to come; spanish grammar and french review. I also made a salad and looked for viable employment.

Cheers folks..enjoy your week.

This life is definitely an illusion

This lifetime for me is definitely an illusion, It feels like I am an air bubble floating along observing the world but not quite part of it. At other times I feel like an air bubble whose course gets redirected when another bubble brushes against it.

Happy birthday to me and other May 24th gemini:

Bob Dylan, Rosanne Cash, Patti Labelle , Kristen Scott-Thomas, Kpanda, Uncle Olu to name a few. All the Birthday wishes that went out to Bob via twitter helped me focus on enjoying the day and not on the fact that I am a year old.

Getting a Happy Birthday from Rosanne Cash who I admire for all that she is, helped me remember that I am part of something great.

I can't wait to experience what lies ahead and to plow through my goals. One more week left in my apartment and maybe in Albany.. I am hopeful for this new phase of my life.

This is one of my best birthdays ever.

So to all who is have a birthday today: have a fantastic new year, I hope to meet some of you someday to compare notes as we are all different and yet so similar.

cheers!

closer-surreal

4/28/11
Closer than I appear
When my head is down engrossed in leaves,
When my eyes are observing the universe,
When my lips are sealed and arms crossed,
Trust that I am closer than I appear

4/29/11
Surreal- starting over or in my case one lifetime is ending
I imagine many possible futures as shapes of different sizes and colors,
I have created the outline and I am leaving the details to God

Thoughts in my head

11/11/10
Feeling the peace
I want to feel peaceful, love and light today. I want to be present so I can here my guides and my angel’s guidance. I love me, I am worthy, I am visible, I matter.

11/17/2010

Hear me!
I need you to listen to me,
I need you to pay attention,
I know you understand
Pretending you do not will not deter me from tell you the facts


Workplace
In the work place it is up to you to learn what you need to do your job, everyone is competing with everyone else so no one has the time to help anyone else learn.


2/28/2011
Admire not Worship
It is okay to admire people but we must be careful not to worship them because worshipping someone who is power hungry lead to trouble—see the world for examples.


3/22/11
Dear Heavenly Father,
Please grant me the strength to live in the moment, especially this moment in which I face an uncertain future and spells of boredom.
Help me stay hopeful and trust that my angels and guides will help me find a solution to my problems and ways to keep busy.
Help me have faith that all the joys, sadness, and challenges I am facing are for my highest good, and that I will fulfill my life’s goals and purpose.

Amen.

Eye witnesses accounts of Heaven

I just finished reading two books that has me in an indescribable state. One is written by the mother of Akiane the girl whose art and poetry are inspired by God and the other is by the dad of Colton the who boy visited heaven during a near death experience.
I am still processing what I learned and many questions are ruminating in my head. I cannot get the picture of Jesus Akiane painted out of my head.

I also learned today tht Akiane's brother is the world's youngest philosopher.
Still thinking.....

Last week at work

Finally leaving the place I have been wanting to for a while now, God answered my prayer although not in the way I envisioned. But then my prayer was a two part-er. The most significant is coming and I an anxious because it will bring significant changes to my life. Meanwhile I will be joining the unemployment line and only the universe knows for how long. I am looking forward to next Monday, no snooze button to punch,and to seat all day on my couch instead of a cubicle. But then this is me we are talking about, by the end of the day half of my things will be in boxes awaiting the end of the month's move. To where you ask? Stay tuned.

New York Times' David Brooks " Ryan's Journey

This is a great analysis and I agree with Mr. Brooks. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/08/opinion/08brooks.html?_r=1&hp

Still hoping

It is April fool's day, it is acutally a super April fool's day as it falls during a new moon. I decided to apply for jobs in hospitals, so hopefully that were I will find solace. Tomorrow I am going to the New York State Book Festival, I might get to meet Rosanne Cash and hopefully she can sign a copy of her memoir "Composed" for me. She is my birthday-mate which is even cooler. Hope April brings you peace, joy and tranquility. Mercury is retrograding so Gemini and Virgo watch your communication. I must go now.

change-a-comin

Hello All,
I have been on a reading frenzy lately and I have acquired many names because of this; such as Library Jones, the girl who read and walks, the girl who is always studying, and the girl who cannot take a break. My response to all of them is “whatever”
The last book I read was Rosanne Cash Memoir, it is beautifully written, at times I felt as if she was sitting with me telling me a story. You should all read it; it is called “Composed”.
I also finished the “Orchid Thief” by another terrific writer and storyteller, Susan Orlean. The movie “Adaptation” is based on this book. I do not remember seeing the movie but I will add it to my list of must see.
I am currently finishing “The portable Blake” a collection of William Blake’s writing. I am not a poetry person and to broaden my horizon I thought I would start with one of the best, and I am enjoying his work.

On February 18, my employer told me that my services were not going to be need after April 29. In addition, with all this reading and learning, I am job hunting. Luckily, my proprietor agreed to let me out of my lease with one-month penalty, which will help mitigate my expenses. I will be moving whether I find a job or not, and only God knows where my next residence will be.
Therefore, a new life awaits me, which means new adventures, new friends and acquaintances, something I have been long for, so now the world is my oyster.

Interesting article of the Week!

I am glad I am not the only one who think people forgot that our emotions plays a role in our decision making, how we percieve the world and how relationship with others. I posted the other day on twitter after learning that Gadhafi was a gemini, that Libya is going to have to step up to remove him from power. Calling him irrational is not going to get him to stop, they are going to need to go deeper.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/08/opinion/08brooks.html?src=me&ref=general

jobs are out there! be dynamic and mobile they say

Saturday the discussion on some money show was focus on how the unemployed and under-employed should change their job-hunting strategy and be more flexible. They mentioned that job hunters should be dynamic and mobile.
I think employers should change the way the hire people as well.
Employers are saying that many positions are remaining unfilled because they cannot find people with right skills to fill them.
I wonder if they consider the fact that some skills are transferable and a future employee do not necessary have to match their requirements 100 percent, when they view resumes. They must also consider the fact that most people hope to learn on as well contribute to the job and employers that allows employees to do that will benefit a great deal.

Fridays will make a good weekend -day

Today I woke up thinking that Friday should be part of my weekends and since I can do my work anywhere, since I am not working on any high priority projects, my employer should allow me to work 10 hours 4 days a week.
Normally my workdays are predictable and I hate that with passion, I am a Gemini for God's sakes and so I do not feel useful if I am not multitasking. Therefore, when Friday rolls around, I have to use great restrain to keep myself from leaping out of my skin, leaping to the 5pm when I can put an end to the work week.

Rules for the State on making medicaid efficient.

http://heathcarehappenings.blogspot.com/

What the Science of Human nature can teach us.- From the New Yorker

I love when I read article that validates some of my inferences of human nature..

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/01/17/110117fa_fact_brooks

$4 billion Recovered From Defrauded Health Programs

From my Health care blog.
http://heathcarehappenings.blogspot.com/2011/01/4-billion-recovered-from-defrauded.html

More Americans learns ABC in Chinese-NPR

I think these people are unto something; I am going to add Chinese to my list of languages to learn. For now, I will rely on my Chinese friends and friends that know Chinese if I want to say or something in Chinese or do go to China. Many people are sending their kids to schools that teaches Chinese as part of their curriculum, because they say Chinese will be the language of the future, if they are wrong, the kids still win, the knowing more than one language is beneficially social and professional and it is fun .

Some 2011 goals.

Language development goals for this year:

1. Improve my writing skills by Journaling more, blogging more and writing short stories.
2. Continue to Study French and Spanish
3. Research and Read more (various topics, and authors).

Career Goals:

Get a new job; one that allows me to be part of a team that works for the greater good of others, one that pays well. No more working three jobs and barely make it. One well paid job will help me focus on my professional and personal goals.

Continue to work as a volunteer government Liaison for the Red Cross.

Where do the things I dream about come from?

Am I alone in this, why do any topic I focus on including those observed briefly end up as themes in my dream? The other day I was watching talk show where the host and guest were talking about taking a jet to Vegas. When I went to sleep, I dreamt that I was taking a Jet plane to England and en route, we did a scenic tour of New York City. Just to let you know early that day I had spoken to my cousin in England and whiles watching a television show based in New York City, I commented that I love to see my favorite New York sights on television.

Today's breaking news in Health care

http://heathcarehappenings.blogspot.com/2011/01/breaking-news.html

Another loss

2010 played some havoc on these early days of 2011. Last month one of my aunts lost her husband and now just before laying him to rest, my grandmother lost another sibling, the third in three years.
I have accepted that people die before I could spell the word death, what i can't stand is the sorrow that death causes, it is difficult knowing that people are sad and only time can end their sadness.

Rest in Peace Uncle Billy and Uncle Solanke.

M.