How can we ever get to a thousand dollars if we don't save 10-100's??

Time is flying by faster than ever, or at least so it seems. I am sitting here about to say my farewell to yet another Sunday, so that I am prepared for Monday. There is so, so very much on my mind right now. When I compose one of these blogs, it is always because of a way that I am feeling. Sometime, I am so full of emotion and passion on a topic that to ensure that I don't hurt any of my loved ones or make any rash decisions, I must spew it out onto the electronic canvass, and create art. Where shall I begin? I am not sure so I will just do the best that I can so that I am not ranting and raving, sounding like a lunatic.

1. You can never build on a shaky foundation. I mean, sure you can. But how many things last on a foundation poorly built. I try my best to convey this to some of my loved ones, one in particular but it seems as though my words fall on deaf ears. Oh how I wish, my words could carry a strong enough weight to make a change. The reason that so many of us young people don't have very much to show for our work and time is due to the way we handle the little things. We rarely properly plan, thus we are always rushing, showing up late and making small messes everywhere that we go. We don't save money, because with every crisp $100 bill we can always find something that is so important. Once that toy is purchased or that quick need is fulfilled, I am in awe at how that purchase that was so important is now obsolete. How can we ever get to a thousand dollars if we don't save 10-100's?? In my opinion it is better to start small and slow and gradually, by giving care to every resource build. I mean who puts the walls up before the floors?

I had to stop on that point for a few moments, because I didn't want to rant and rave and I felt that coming on strong.

2. I have a friend who isn't extremely happy with me right now. There was a total misunderstanding and miscommunication; and I said that I would address it verbally and those of ya'll who know me, know that is not a problem, but with everything on my proverbial plate, I simply lack the energy for it. I wish that with every confrontation, people would look at my overall character and say: Hmm, is this like Liz? Have I ever experienced this with her before? Do I believe that this was intentional malice? Oh well, I am happy that this person did take it up with me directly, and not everyone else for clarification, because if I did it, only I can fix it.

I had more to write but so often I get so exhausted that I can barely finish. I really wish that I didn't allow the actions of others to have such an impact on me. I guess, I actually give a shit about the people in my life. I want to see us all grow and use our resources to the fullest.

Oh yes, I know what else I wanted to say, and I assure you that I will be brief-

Looking for a job, is a job. Unless you look like Barbie, have at LEAST an undergraduate degree and have at least 5 years of experience in the field that you are interested in entering, the odds of you making a decent amount to provide for your family is SLIM to NONE. I have interviewed for positions and interview people for positions and it is all about popularity. Who do they like the most? So, to convince the "powers that be" that you are the best fit for the role, you have to do the following:

A. Network like hell. If you want a better IT role, you need to join local and national organizations geared toward your trade. Get out there and attend conferences, shake hands with people who can help you.

B. Have a good resume'. One that clearly discusses who you are and what you are capable of doing. Resume's that are unclear, messy or have grammatical and spelling errors are as good as trash.

C. Dress the part. Please iron your clothes before an interview. Look neat and professional, whether you are interviewing for a Cook at a fast food place or the CEO. Remember it's a popularity contest!!

Ok, so I am done with that. I'll be back soon with more.

Peace & Blessings