Happily Ever After?

Happily Ever After?

When you hear that a black man in his mid to late twenties is unemployed, I’m sure you chalk it up to just another stereotype. But I’m anything but. Three weeks ago, I discontinued my employment. I like to say it like that because it makes me feel like less of a loser lol. I chose to leave the security of my job and now I’m living with the consequences.

I know we are in a recession, but I refuse to take that as an excuse. I am determined to bounce back. I quit my job because it simply paid my bills. It didn’t feed my passion. Now I’m chasing the dream. I’m not afraid of not having money. I’m not scared of being poor. I’m not nervous about not finding a job, I’M BORED!

I work well in chaotic situations and I don’t do well with idle time. Several hours a day I’m applying for jobs, editing my resume, writing, and going places that can help my career. I don’t just sit around all day and do nothing. I would lose my mind! I’m confident in my resume, my interview skills, and my ability to perform on the job. My only issue is, THE CALLS AREN’T COMING IN!! I can’t wow them in an interview if I can’t get an interview! I can’t excel at the job if I’m not being offered the jobs!

Nothing that is happening is by accident. I’m optimistic and I know that everything that is happening is a part of my process. There is a lesson to be learned and until I learn it, I will be in this class, so to speak. It’s like, when you have a cold, you’re sure that you will be healthy in a week or so, but it still sucks to cough. That’s how I feel. I know I am going to bounce back, but it still sucks going through. It’s like God promised me a “Happily Ever After”, but He didn’t tell me anything about the pages leading up to that. And that’s the part that leaves me unsettled.

That’s my life today. Until we meet again,

Peace and love…

Through the Storm

 Through The Storm

Greetings blog world! I hope this post finds you in the best of health and the highest of spirits. My posts seem to be far and in between, but I’m still working on my consistency. My life has been changing at alarming speeds these days. I just thought I’d share some of my experiences with you in hopes that someone will be able to relate to something I say.

Have you ever been driving, music blasting, and see a nothing but grey clouds in front you? Yep, a storm is in the way of your destination. Don’t fret, there is a way survive the drive. In no particular order…

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1   1. SLOW DOWN! The road is more dangerous when you’re driving in a storm. The road is slippery, the tires are wet and other drivers somehow forget their driving skills. When elements that are out of your control are playing a part, you always have to slow down.

2 2. FOCUS! It’s important to get rid of things that are distracting you because it’s important to stay focused. Turn down the radio. I know your favorite song is on, but rest assured, you’ll probably hear it again. You need to pay attention to the road ahead and not let anything deter you from the goal at hand.

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S 3. STAY THE COURSE! Many times when the weather gets a little rough, people panic and pull over and try to wait out the storm. I think it is more important to continue and accomplish your goal, or arrive at your destination.

Maybe you’ve figured it out and maybe you didn’t, but this isn’t really about driving during a rainstorm. I’m actually talking about living through obstacles. Life often throws unexpected things our way, but we have to figure out how to handle it. We can’t panic and make irrational decisions. We must stay focused and not lose sight of our goals. Lastly, it’s UBER important to not give up! Trust me, you’ll be better once you make it through the storm.

Until we meet again…

Peace and love…