The older I get, the faster time seems to be flying by. December somehow sneaked by me, and 2012 is right around the corner.
The best word that would describe 2011 for me is “work.” 2011 was a year that gave me a job of opportunities and new friends. When I think back throughout the months, my memories are enshrouded by work life and all of the things that came with it, such as stress, laughter, bills, overtime, projects, change, and so on and so forth.
Overall, it was an amazing year in its own way. I wasn’t able to travel the world as I hoped for, but I found stability for myself and future goals to look forward to.
The year is coming to an end…so take a moment to think back on it and embrace it, whether it was good or bad, because in the end…it’ll always work out
Below is a great video to recap the year done by google
Happy Holidays everyone! Have a fun, safe and amazing holiday! I wish you all the best!
I graduated in the summer of 2009 and in the overall outlook of things, I have it pretty darn good. Even with the economy in the crapper, I’ve been fortunate enough to constantly be employed since I was willing to take a leap on a 3-month contract and always keeping my eyes out for what’s next. In the end, I’ve moved on to a different company and am now full-time working at one of the biggest corporations out there and have a pretty solid desk job…yet, I’m not fulfilled.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful everyday for having a job and a constant paycheck, but I know there is more out there, and in the end, whatever is out there…is where I want to be. Will I get to where I want to be some day? Maybe…I have a lot of responsibilities at home that I must take care of first, so I completely understand why some people can’t. But who knows…Maybe one day I can…or you can?….All I know is there are thousands of people out there like me… So whether you make that leap, or you’re dreaming of that journey…I want to open your eyes to what is out there, so for the next few posts I make, I want to focus them on specific organizations, websites and/or videos.
When I stumbled upon these organizations, I was inspired, so now I want to spread the awareness of what is out there, what you can contribute to and all of the opportunities.
This first organization was introduced to me by my friend Whitney (thanks!). When I saw the video, it struck me straight in the heart. This organization focuses on helping people who are struggling in their careers answer the question “If not this, then what?”
We are on a mission to help talented people escape from unfulfilling corporate jobs. We believe there is more to life than doing work that doesn’t matter to you.
Check out the video and the website. Get inspired. Make a difference. Do something that matters.
Hey folks! I’m alive! I definitely didn’t keep my new years resolution…perhaps I’ll have to set up a penalty thing for myself if I fail to blog…
Moving on! So my bf Khang is a Craigslist junky. He’s on craigslist regularly, whether he’s posting things to trade, or looking for sweet deals. He probably goes out and meets people for trades about 1-2x a week at least, depending on what he’s looking for. His recent craze has been RC cars…not those RC cars you see in Toys R Us though..I’m talking $300-$1500 RC cars that could easily drive next to your car on the freeway. Practical? Absolutely not…But before I go on some gf nag about wasting money..let’s carry on with the story!
Besides fast RC cars he’s gotten in to RC cars that are called Rock Crawlers..they basically can climb rocks and steep hills because they have a stronger torque. He posted on Craigslist that he had a RC car for trade and some dude was interested and texted Khang that he was willing to trade for his rock crawler, so long as Khang added something to it since his Rock Crawler was more expensive. Well, Khang threw in $100 bucks and the guy said it was a deal via text. Unfortunately…the guy lived in Burien..which is about 45 miles from where I live and it was Sunday night at 7:30pm. Since Khang knew he was getting a killer deal though, he took off really quickly before the guy could change his mind.The guy gave his his home address and told us to come after 9pm because that was when he put his 7yr old to sleep (who the hell gives all of these details to strangers!?)
We hopped in Khang’s truck and dropped by the Chase Bank near our house to pull some cash out. Right as we got there, the guy texted back saying that he no longer wanted the deal because he couldn’t stand parting with his RC car because of all the time and money spent on it, and that he’d rather have it collecting dust on the shelf. Well…by this point we got pretty irritated..since HE initiated the trade and WE had to drive there. We texted back and forth saying that he was a d-bag move and that we were already on the freeway (we were really just sitting at the Chase parking lot), but the guy insisted that he couldn’t.
here are some of the text:
Us: Look dude, i’m already on my way. You contacted me first, and you want me to turn around. Thats not how Craigslist works”
Craigslist guy: I’m sorry man, there’s nothing here for you, I can’t sell her
Us: Frigging dbag move dude YOU contacted me and cry about losing your stupid little toy after I drive to you? And you’d rather have it sit and rot? Thanks for wasting my time and gas b**ch. I’ll be posting about you on craigslist
Craigslist guy: Sorry dude, but I spent 4 months costom [he can't even spell custom LOL] building it. it’s worth over 1000 to me. Sides aren’t you the one getting all bent because of a toy? besides your able to type all this and drive, sorry but id call you the dbag. glad i’m not on the road.
Us: I’m getting bent on wasted time and gas. I drive a friggin truck f***er. how about your fata** drive somewhere then come out with nothing because some b-bag got attched. btw. Girlfriend typing, guy driving dumba**
Well..eventually, we just went home..and that was that.. or so we thought. The guy texted Khang the next morning saying that his Truck got broken into and had up to $1200 of damage, and he blamed us. Hahhaha.,.Karma sucks dude. Khang spent the morning laughing his bottoms off. Do we look bored enough to drive 45mi away to trash some dudes car because we couldn’t get a deal on an RC car? psh. playa please. hahahha. He said it HAD to be us because his dumba** gave us his address and even told us that he drove a Tahoe truck. WHO GIVES ALL THAT INFORMATION AWAY?! and tells us that he has a 7yr old kid too!? what if we were indeed crazy people?!
So kiddies..the lesson here is, 1) follow through with what you say you’re going to do, and 2) don’t give out your home address, family information, times you will be away from home and etc etc on Craigslist.
Back in the summer of 2009, my friends, bro and bf went camping at Lake Crescent at the Olympic National Park on Fairholm Campgrounds. I remember waking up early one morning while everyone was still asleep and I ventured off to take a few pictures of the lake in the cool morning…
To see other photos I took that day, click on this >link<
A few months back, a guy from a company called Health Enhancement Systems emailed me and asked if he could use my photo of Lake Crescent on his their website, and of course, I said yes, so long as they gave me credit and sent me the final results. I’ve had other newspaper reporters and companies ask to use my photos..but this was one of the few companies to follow through with their word and send me something back! here are some screen shots =)
Small shot
My Lake Crescent photo, credits included!
It’s always nice to see that something as simple as a photo that I take, can be appreciated by others and put to good use =)
On an awesome, self-esteem boosting note, I found out the numbers of how many people applied to my role.
There were 1000 +/- people who applied, and my supervisor went through them and picked out 100 of them. Then the managers went through those and chose to interview 25 people. I believe all the interviewing went on in December, because I found out that my co-worker interviewed at the beginning of December, while I interviewed at the end. In the end…4 people were chosen for the job! whew…I feel lucky.
My work phone and flight jacket
So far, I’ve done a ton of training, got some tours around the factory ..and dang..it’s fun seeing all those planes! As of now, I’m liking how things are going. Usually the first week or 2 are like torture…trying to remember peoples names, trying to fit in, trying not to embarrass myself with questions..and etc etc..but this time…it was actually pretty smooth and easy =)
