I know what you're thinking... I haven't written a blog post in weeks... Its been my fault because I have been allowing my priorities to slip. I have been fervently networking with people, organizations, and companies for a job. I am waiting for the right offer regardless of geographical location. Its time for me to jumpstart my career. I can't just take ANY job, though. I am quite conceited when it comes to my resume. You go and find a college graduate that has had more than 12 jobs in college, speaks 7 languages, and had a full-time schedule. Yea, I think I deserve better. I'm out to CRUSH THE COMPETITION. But, thats not what I came to blog about today. Let's set the mood like we always do. ***Looks through playlist*** "No...No... No... Yes!!! Got it..." NOW PLAYING--> "Fly"- Nicki Minaj ft. Rihanna http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaVtC5A5frA
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This is directed towards women, but men feel free to relay this message to your homegirls.. NO SERIOUSLY....
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In relation to my job "choosing" one thing that I have noticed in the last few weeks of being back in NYC is the disappointment that I have developed towards females. Its not that I hate my own kind or something, but rather I see many females... settling... and its killing me... Some of my childhood friends, and some of you can relate, think having a baby is the career move to make these days without thinking about the consequences. It is not to say there aren't women who don't handle their busines with a child, but if you think having a child is the ONLY option for your future, then theres something wrong. Then, there are the girls that can't think of a better life beyond basic jobs, like stripping. Yea, the money is good, but are you using it to go to school? O_o THEN, there are the girls that think their cute faces and perfect body proportions will land them a career in being a video vixen. So, you want a career as that pretty girl in the back dancing on a rapper? WHAT IS HAPPENING THESE DAYS??? I cannot sincerely understand the source of this epidemic.
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Ok... Let's take a step back... For those of you that can remember think back to those days when the only phones we were talking on had cords attached to them in the kitchen and the only clubs we were sippin at were the "Boys & Girls Club" sippin YooHoo's. Now, remember watching the show "The Cosby's"? Now think to Claire Huxtable. She was one of the few images that women had to look up to in the media. She was educated with a Ph.D., responsible, amazing, accomplished, poised, and had goals. She was the epitome of what women should emulate. I'm not saying every woman should be like Claire, but where have we gone wrong? Have we allowed ourselves to fall victim to low standards, butt pads, and risque' pictures? Have we allowed ourselves to be, dare I say... Basic??? I think so.. Have we let the inner Claire Huxtable within us die slowly so we can make mental room to be the next housewife, Bad Girls Club member, ex-basketball/football wife, 16 & Pregnant focus, or Maury show guest? C'mon ladies....
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What happened to having a career, being a CEO, coming up with new innovative ideas, getting an education, thinking outside the box, or having a presence in the room without looking risque'? We have let physical attributes to overtake our mental qualities that it seems to marr the very caricature that women should possess. Now for you girls who think that your beauty will snatch you the ideal husband, you are stupid. A pretty face is temporary. Good men seek women who are intelligent, confident, can hold their own and won't ""mooch" off their empire. These are a few pillar qualities across the board they require. Why don't you pick yourself up and start your own empire? Stop being lazy. Take control of what the media thinks, don't let it control you.
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As a closing, I need everyone to take a stand on reality. Ask yourself or your homegirl are you putting the blueprint to your future into action? Are you allowing perfect body measurements to compete with your diploma? Are you a person who is temporarily standing out in the crowd or are you a Brander? Branders are people who create influential changes. Their name alone speaks of their accomplishments... Like Claire Huxtable... I don't know about you but I want to chase the sun, surpass the stars, and explore my dreams while my stilettos scrape the sky. I strive to be a brander. I'm out to build my empire. So when people hear my name in the future they'll say "Yea, she was not only amazing, but she was an icon to those around her". So ladies, STOP BEING BASIC. Travel the world. Construct your 5-year plan. Start creating your legend. We all have birth and death dates, but what really matters is what happens in between them... ***Steps Off Podium***
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