July 2009
7 posts
I’m not ungrateful, just goal-oriented →
A few weeks ago, I said that the time and money that I spent job hunting in San Francisco was a waste. Believe me, if I knew then what I know now, I wouldn’t have done all that traveling. I spent…
People make the place. Change the people, change... →
A new job has brought me to Atlanta, and I’m in the process of looking for a new home. In Atlanta, sprawling metropolis that it is, where you live largely determines what you do. It’s fun to be…
Persistence and Endurance →
I wouldn’t necessarily call myself an athlete, but I dabble in sports when I can. A few years ago I decided to be a runner. I found a group to train with, and started running. We trained from…
Never Say Never →
I got off the train on Thursday, and found myself in the cleanest MARTA station I’ve ever seen. The platform didn’t smell like pee or filth. The escalators were all working. I wasn’t sure where I…
What does success look like to you? →
My mother expected us to be make good grades, have a strong work ethic, have an active spiritual life, and to give back to the family and the community.
She raised my siblings and me to be…
I never told you why I spent 7 days in San... →
Alternate Title: What happened on my California interviews.
A few weeks ago, I received an offer for an interview in Hayward, California for a Deputy City Clerk position. In a good economy, I…
Cohabitation Week 1 →
Cohabitation Week 1
Her: I’m so happy you’re here! Finally, someone I WANT to spend lots of time with.
Her: I’m so happy you’re here! I have so many things for us to do!
Her: I’m so glad…