What makes all of us happy? Is it money, friends, shopping, sports? We all vary in what we find makes us truly happy. Personally, I am most happy when I am with my family. I think I can speak for many college students when I say going home is a great escape.
Being with my friends is also another way for me to find happiness. It is simple, always entertaining, and something I cherish more than they even know.
Aside from being with my family and friends, sports can not be forgotten from my list. The figurative say 'eat, breath, sleep sports', that is talking about me. It is my passion. I was always the kid that wanted to go outside and play catch for hours when others would rather play Nintendo Obsession, love, passion what ever you may call it. I call it happiness. I'm not just a fan of sports, I follow all types of sports and activities from players to statistics. I am virtually a non bias sports fan because I like it all. From women's soccer to professional racquetball. It is one thing to be a fan and be happy or sad when a team loses, but I am happy when I know the background of a team or player and follow their journey in the sports world.
With these in mind, I have also attached a video link to my thoughts on pursuing what makes you happy as we all get older. In this stage of our lives, it is so hard to find definition meaning what we are supposed to do and become. It used to be a structured schedule of school, extracurricular activities then whatever your parents or guardians planned for you. Now, the struggle to balance this and finding ourselves, we must never forget what makes us most happy. I have been told constantly and people have flaunted their net worth by the cash in their wallets. Honestly, I wanted money. That is why I wanted to be in Finance to become an investment banker. It took me a while (i.e. maturity) to figure out in order to chase a dream, you must A) Want to do it B) Want to do it because it makes or will make you happy.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=490053594361023
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Challenge Check in
Our team, The Wheels of Fortune, mesh very well with each other. I can not complain about anyone's work ethic or determination to meet our goals.
Cameron- He is very rationale and has some connections with sources which have helped get us some leads on the challenge which will definitely come in handy.
Beth- very well orated and much needed for our team to stay on track. One of the most ambitious/driven individuals I have ever met that always tries her best for the team. A great source for input and ideas during our weekly meetings.
Blair- Always willing to take initiative and call or email to get the job done or moving in the right direction. I can speak on the behalf of the entire group when I say she is a pleasure and always in a positive mood during our meetings.
Candice- last but definitely not least! Candice is another rational mind we have on board who always is willing to go 'the extra mile' per se. She is a great contact and always reliable when we need something to be sent out or get done.
It does not surprise me that the team functions very well together. Some of the brightest minds in the Junior class integrating their own strengths to reach a common goal. With the objective approaching, this will be a true test to our team, and to all my fellow 'BLFers' how well you work WITH a team, not on your own.
Cameron- He is very rationale and has some connections with sources which have helped get us some leads on the challenge which will definitely come in handy.
Beth- very well orated and much needed for our team to stay on track. One of the most ambitious/driven individuals I have ever met that always tries her best for the team. A great source for input and ideas during our weekly meetings.
Blair- Always willing to take initiative and call or email to get the job done or moving in the right direction. I can speak on the behalf of the entire group when I say she is a pleasure and always in a positive mood during our meetings.
Candice- last but definitely not least! Candice is another rational mind we have on board who always is willing to go 'the extra mile' per se. She is a great contact and always reliable when we need something to be sent out or get done.
It does not surprise me that the team functions very well together. Some of the brightest minds in the Junior class integrating their own strengths to reach a common goal. With the objective approaching, this will be a true test to our team, and to all my fellow 'BLFers' how well you work WITH a team, not on your own.
Friday, November 9, 2012
My Meeting with Aditi!
This past Wednesday, I had the pleasure to meet with Aditi and her challenge group. While attending their meeting at the RPAC, I learned about the non profit that they all wanted to start which entailed them trying to get girls ages 10-15 from Ecuador, Kenya, and India to get into an educational program or school in the area with their pilot program. (See attached plan that shows more about their club).
I was eager to learn more about the non profit and I also learned a lot about what goes into trying to establish one. My first question: What is the name of the non-profit? I was met with silence. How interesting is this I thought? So much work and effort but no name for the organization! How fascinating to start something truly from scratch I thought. Aside from the name, I non-creepily watched he group in action talking about steps and contacts that are necessary for the establishment of the org. Email lists, applications fro grants, and many other references were their main targets at this point in the game. It was nice to see a different setting away from my organizations and see other passionate individuals do amazing things with their cohesive determinations. So I took a picture, non-creepily again, of these girls in action during the meeting!
I was eager to learn more about the non profit and I also learned a lot about what goes into trying to establish one. My first question: What is the name of the non-profit? I was met with silence. How interesting is this I thought? So much work and effort but no name for the organization! How fascinating to start something truly from scratch I thought. Aside from the name, I non-creepily watched he group in action talking about steps and contacts that are necessary for the establishment of the org. Email lists, applications fro grants, and many other references were their main targets at this point in the game. It was nice to see a different setting away from my organizations and see other passionate individuals do amazing things with their cohesive determinations. So I took a picture, non-creepily again, of these girls in action during the meeting!
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