PERSERVERANCE

First of all, as my partner Christine will tell you, I am completely sick right now. I don’t know how it happened. I got attacked with these flu like symptoms in a matter of hours!

I’m happy to report that I fulfilled my goals for the week. I wanted to find two new role models for the week, which I did. The first, a man by the name of Gary Fujimara, was recommended to me through one of my original role models, Allison. He apparently works for the Sun-Times in some capacity, but Allison wasn’t sure what is exact role in the company was. I wanted to calm him sooner, but my voice is so stuffed up, and my brain is pounding so much, that I wasn’t up to it in the least bit. I plan on calling him first thing after I’m cured from this bout. I still can’t believe that I’ve gotten sick twice in such a short amount of time. I guess my bodies just isn’t what it used to be.

My other two goals was to fill out my weekly planner and to apply to five positions (which I did through CareerBuilder.com). I plan on calling back in a few days to check up on the application process.

I met with Christine on Wednesday after class at 1 o’clock. It involved a pretty casual setting. I met with her in her dorm, and we just went through various aspects of the meeting. We spent some time catching up, talking about hard times--issues that had absolutely nothing to do with our goals but everything to do with our emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being. We had several things in common with regards to what detracts us from what we wish to achieve in life--family, friends, and romantic relationships. It was re-affirming to have someone convey to me the same feelings and anxieties that I feel myself. I’m really glad that she ended up being my partner, because we’ve hit it off since we met several weeks back.

I really don’t know what more there is to say. I’m trying to focus my mind on this post, but the fact that I cannot breathe out of my noise is annoying me to no end. I hope, more than anything, that I’m at least semi-normal tomorrow. As of now, I feel miserable, so wish me luck!

Even if I’m a zombie tomorrow, I will be in class to have my arm in that candy bag again. Doing what you plan on doing, no matter how difficult it may seem, is thrilling. My life goals seemed so much bigger than I could manage, but this class has taught me to put everything in perspective and devise plans of action to fulfill those ambitions. The wheels are moving, and I can only hope that I take what I learned in this class and use its lessons for the rest of my life.