When I started this blog, I had the intention of focusing on issues dealing with the African diaspora. This was because I felt issues from the continent were not getting enough coverage by the main stream media. I also wanted to use the blog as a platform to share some of the positive efforts coming out of the African American community. Again, a subject that isnt covered by the media very often. Obviously this venture failed. I found it very hard to find any news directly from the continent of Africa. I also had extreme difficulty making contacts that cound verify information that I was reading. When questioning anyone in Africa it seemed that all they wanted to talk about was the AIDS epidemic on the continent. This was a problem because as large a problem as the disease is, the continent has other issues that need to be addressed as well. Secondly, these people were not able to suggest any solutions to the problem, only acknowledge that there was a problem. I just didnt think that I could maintain a blog with the small amount of information that I had access to.
All of that was to say that I am changing the focus of this blog. Instead of focusing on African and African American issues I will simply be posting my personal rants on everything from news to entertainment.
I will not be taking myself too seriously, but I will be giving an honest opinion. And I hope that the one or two people that stumble across this blog will enjoy what they are reading.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Where has the time gone!?!?!?!?!
Wow!!! I am just noticing that my last post on my world famous blog was March of 2007. So what you may ask have I been doing for the last two and half years. Well, since you asked I guess I might as well share. For about two of the last two and half years I have been doing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!! In September of 2007 I was laid off of my job in the student loan industry and since then I have worked a total of approximately 4 months. In fact, other than the one that made it possible for me to work for 4 months, I have not even been granted an interview since September of 2007.
It is now exactly 2 years later. And with plenty of time to reflect, I can honestly say that I am truly blessed. I still have a roof over my head, I have food in the fridge, and most importantly I have my health. The New York State unemployment office has gone out of their way to make this difficult time as painless as they possibly can by streamlining their unemployment claims process. And I for one can say that I am truly grateful for that.
I am grateful that I did not get suckered into signing up to go back to school. Now that student loans are much harder to come by, I probably would have been stuck half way thru my studies not able to complete the required credits due to lack of funds. (Much more on that subject coming, trust me)
Oh! and did I mention, I have a girlfriend!! And I met her after I was laid off.
So, can I complain, sure I could. Will I complain, maybe. But in between the complaints I will always stop and take the time to acknowledge the blessings God continues to send my way.
Things like, finally being given the opportunity to travel. Since being laid off I have traveled to Costa Rica, Hong Kong, and Thailand. Places I would have never travelled if I was still working.
Due to the physical requirments of some law enforcement positions I have applied for, I have actually lost 40 pounds. I am able to run longer than I have ever been able to run in my life.
And for the most part i have been able to keep my self intact both mentally and emotionally.
So I make the conscious effort to think positive. Focus on the things that have gone right in the last 2 years. And know that whoever takes a chance on this applicant is going to be getting one hell of an employee.
It is now exactly 2 years later. And with plenty of time to reflect, I can honestly say that I am truly blessed. I still have a roof over my head, I have food in the fridge, and most importantly I have my health. The New York State unemployment office has gone out of their way to make this difficult time as painless as they possibly can by streamlining their unemployment claims process. And I for one can say that I am truly grateful for that.
I am grateful that I did not get suckered into signing up to go back to school. Now that student loans are much harder to come by, I probably would have been stuck half way thru my studies not able to complete the required credits due to lack of funds. (Much more on that subject coming, trust me)
Oh! and did I mention, I have a girlfriend!! And I met her after I was laid off.
So, can I complain, sure I could. Will I complain, maybe. But in between the complaints I will always stop and take the time to acknowledge the blessings God continues to send my way.
Things like, finally being given the opportunity to travel. Since being laid off I have traveled to Costa Rica, Hong Kong, and Thailand. Places I would have never travelled if I was still working.
Due to the physical requirments of some law enforcement positions I have applied for, I have actually lost 40 pounds. I am able to run longer than I have ever been able to run in my life.
And for the most part i have been able to keep my self intact both mentally and emotionally.
So I make the conscious effort to think positive. Focus on the things that have gone right in the last 2 years. And know that whoever takes a chance on this applicant is going to be getting one hell of an employee.
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