early morning thoughts

It is currently 4:30AM, and I find myself laying in bed without being able to sleep.  Bear with me if these thoughts come out in an entangled mess.

Getting away from Atlanta for a week was quite refreshing, but I did find myself feeling a bit relieved to come back home.  While travelling through NY, Atlantic City, Philly, Baltimore, and DC, I found myself reflecting on my life in 2008.  Half the year is already gone and what have I done?

I feel somewhat dejected and jaded - but no worries, I'm still on fire for life and what's ahead.

I have come to to realization that failure is just a part of life.  Live, make mistakes, and learn.  If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again.

My hardened heart is slowly softening.  God is interceding on my behalf.  As much as I struggle with friends, school, or life in general, God has shown his mercy and grace.  Who will separate me from the love of Christ?  I am more than a conqueror through Christ who loves me.

In Christ alone, I place my trust and find my glory in the power of the Cross.  In every victory, let it be said of me, that JESUS is my source of strength and my source of hope... in Jesus Christ alone.

words of success

photo from Urbana 2006

I started working at this company on Monday; and I am thoroughly enjoying it.  My boss and his wife treat me very well; and I love the conversations we have.   I was busy the first two days at work trying to help finalize a contract deal with Procter & Gamble - but everything is done and my boss said he'd treat me out if the deal lands. (Might I add that I got a raise my third day working).

Well, ever since I started working, my boss talks to me about success in business + life every time he walks by my desk.   He's been emphasizing the importance of networking and being patient. 

He told me that we focus so much on working our way up the business (or status) ladder that we end up failing more often than not.  It's okay to have a set goal in mind but patience is the key to opening the doors for greater opportunities.  Find someone you want to work for and contact them to see if they will take you in to work under them.  Quite literally, my boss said, "If they take you in, work under them as a subordinate, doing whatever work they give you and treat them as the Master."

Today's conversation was especially insightful.  To sum up everything, he was encouraging me to not stress about a timely graduation but to take my time and build up my potential.  In the long run, your graduation rate doesn't matter.  What degree you graduate with doesn't matter.  There will come a moment when you will cross paths with great opportunities and if you're not keeping your eyes and ears open to the things around you, you will lose the chance to take up on the opportunity.  Travel the world!  Meet people and network.  Make sure Georgia is not all you know.  It's all about experience and the more you travel, the more experience you will gain.  Don't give up.  Be patient and undoubtedly, an opportunity will come to you. 


For some of you, what I wrote will not phase you.  It's okay.  Knowing my current status as a student (a struggling one at that), I found these words quite inspiring and uplifting.  Here I am worrying about my graduation; rushing to graduate; and just trying to get done so I can move on with my life (outside of undergrad).  Honestly, I'm still stressing - but now I find some comfort in knowing that opportunities can still come to me while in school.  Even though society is all about the college degree, I stand firmly on the belief that I can succeed regardless of that degree.  I know I am very capable to succeed. 

Now.  Let's get to it.

finally

I was finally able to get the last bit for 10,000 credits to change my username.

Goodbye oN3LuVx012.  It was nice being under that ridiculous name for six years.  I'm glad I waited for xanga to come out with the option for changing names.  I still think those surveys were crap.  I think I qualified for a total of three.

So, my new goal is to get 100,000 credits for lifetime.  I think I deserve premium.  I've been with xanga since 2001?  2002?

I hope you guys come out with something else that will give me 2,000 credits at one time.

hiatus

I'm back from my short hiatus.

But in all honesty, I'm writing to give me an excuse to stop studying for my final tomorrow.

It's been an interesting 2007-2008 school year.  I'm glad that it's over.  Not looking forward to another year(s) at UGA, but got to do what I got to do.  I need to graduate.  Now.

After tomorrow, I'll be sure to update regularly and read up my subscriptions from the past month. 

By the way.  Xanga makes it sound like taking surveys are the easiest thing.  I'm rarely qualified.  Looks like I'll have to build my credits another way.  I want to change my name, dang it!

the storm will eventually pass

... and the sun will shine.

Craziest few days after my accident, but things are looking up.

I will say this though.  I have the greatest friends in the world.  Thank you for the calls, texts, company, and the most random visit.  :)

and HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY, MINHO!  :)

 
we're cute.  you know it.  :)

candid

FOB for life.

SYP, baby.

director and all-star

prom king and king

real smiles

still single.  any takers?  :)

These are my greatest friends.  Thanks.