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I’ve been thinking over the past few weeks about a lot of things. There’s so much going on, and here I am… about to share it with you. For some reason I feel like more people than usual are going to read it. Here goes…


I got a new job that I start on 5December. It’s for an asset services banking institution making almost 40K a year. The best part it? It’s Mon – Fri 930 – 6 PM. I deserved it and I got it. Entry level. It’s what I wanted and I fought for it. I’ve been applied for probably 20 to 25 jobs at BNY Mellon and I finally hit paydirt. Heck yeah! I left Sprint as Black Friday was my last day. I was short-timing it like crazy. I hated it there. So glad it’s over. My time there taught me one thing: NO MORE RETAIL! Finished! EVER! I am ready to move on to bigger and better things not to mention a career! My title is Control Accounting Specialist with BNY Mellon.



I’m so tired of everyone who is not Christian having something to say about religion. Freedom of speech and freedom of religion DOES NOT only apply to every other religion except Christianity. It’s so annoying that everyone gets mad when (for example) a Christian says ‘God bless you’ then they get all high and mighty saying they are offended because you ‘assumed’ they believe in God. Newsflash, if you can wear your t-shirts promoting your religion or bumper stickers then why can’t a Christian promote theirs? I mean really, as long as they aren’t flooding your inbox with Christian emails or ‘bible-thumping’ whenever you’re together then leave them alone. If it’s in passing just look past the comment and move on. When a Jewish person says Happy Chanukkah to me I just respond in kind. I don’t have to believe or practice their religion in order to be polite. It seems people just take advantage of saying ‘Freedom Of Religion’ That means that all religions can practice what they want and live their life like they see fit according to their religion. Follow my words carefully, just because SOME Christians are ‘bible-thumping’ and feel the need to put down other religions, not all are like that but why put them down? You can preach your stuff and all they are doing is ‘responding in kind’. This world is large enough for everyone to have their own beliefs.



Relationships are hard work. It’s not easy to maintain happiness. Interpersonal relationships are tough too. For me, it seems most people expect me to form myself into their molds. I get mad at people, but I accept them at their face value. Just because I don’t do what other people want, or give in to their demands it doesn’t mean that I don’t care about them. Saying how you really feel regardless of feelings that the other person may have about the conversation shows you respect the other person enough to say what you feel. Part of saying how you feel involves accepting the repercussions. If I say something to someone, I don’t expect them to like what I say or do what I want. I only speak my mind because I feel I need to at that moment. I believe in being a great conversationalist, my words are important enough for me to speak them so it’s on you what you do with them. Sometimes people do or say things cause they can’t communicate correctly. They will sacrifice themselves just to get back at you. Why? It makes no sense. The tit for tat game is for children. As adults, we need to put that crap in the past. Communication is clutch when it comes to interpersonal relationships.



I guess the main point is this…



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In everything we do, no matter what the outcome will be different for everyone. Respect difference, but don’t exploit someone else who has the same rights as you do. Don’t infringe on someone elses’ rights just to grow your own. Everyday, there are people who are being killed for their religion in third world countries. It won’t kill anyone to just let people worship in their own way in this one. If someone for example say Merry Christmas, Happy Kwaanza, Happy Chanukkah, etc. just respond in your own way. If you choose to use a sweeping generalization of Happy Holidays knock yourself out. If you see Tim Tebow on TV starting each interview with “First off, I want to that my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for…” and it annoys you, turn the TV or at least give the man credit for showing his faith, cause if he were in your faith would it bother you? Most would answer ‘Probably not.’ If the person were an atheist and they say that God doesn’t exist and so were you would it bother you? Probably not.



Love is a living thing. It changes everyone in different ways. It comes down to this… If you are in love, it will make you want to change. You will find happiness in seeing your partner smile. Your friendships will become better because you will enjoy the conversation with your friends and value what they say. When you’re in love, you should be allowed to speak your mind and not hide your anger. Just remember, you may not like everything people do but don’t think that they have to change it because you feel they way you do. Don’t be vengeful towards people you love. No ulterior motives. That is not love. You can be mad at them, but why do things to hurt them on purpose? Or do things to them in order to ‘do it back to them’… all you’re doing is making yourself look like an ass.


Finally, I did what I set out to do. I have a great job now (which I said I would do). It took a lot to get me here, but I made it. Is it possible to change your life? Well, Results May Vary...

I'll write again tomorrow. Comment if you want to! :o)