Wow, it's been quite some time since I have blogged and I remembered how important it is and how useful it is to record what's on your mind and in your heart. Therefore, I have decided to return to the basics and utilize a very powerful tool. The written word. I look forward to inviting others to join me in this journey and even become bloggers themselves.
Come on in it's going to be quite a journey!
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Reflecting
The most important thing I've learned is to dare to dream and pursue those dreams for personal satisfaction and gratification; and not to get stagnate in life and keep it moving. The power of connections and influence.
I could have written more on the blog and used it as a tool to progress. This would have given me more to reflect on. Lesson learned: adapting to change and utilizing opportunities to grow.
This semester and course helped me to get back on track. After continuous let downs and set backs I needed a new avenue to get back on track and move forward. No matter what is pursued it takes work and dedication. All things are possible.
This was my first time blogging. This took me out of my comfort zone of writing privately. Also, with my experience in many situations that people are not interested in helping others or they were so far beyond reach that I stopped reaching out to mentors and so forth. I lost confidence in others in a sense of community and helping each other. I accepted double glass ceilings.
I liked the structure of the Leadership for Change the variety of learning mechanisms, he Professor's method of instructing, the hands on activities, and the interaction with other students. That was probably more than three things I liked.
What I liked least is the fact that I did not take the class for credit because of this, I did not put in as much effort in completing assignments and throughly reading. However, I will what I have learned in the course to move forward in pursing my touch tone.
I would suggest that this course be a required course. I would have liked to have had this course in my undergraduate studies. Another suggestion would be to teach the course on a graduate level.
This was an awesome class and I am grateful that I had the privilege of being apart of it.
I could have written more on the blog and used it as a tool to progress. This would have given me more to reflect on. Lesson learned: adapting to change and utilizing opportunities to grow.
This semester and course helped me to get back on track. After continuous let downs and set backs I needed a new avenue to get back on track and move forward. No matter what is pursued it takes work and dedication. All things are possible.
This was my first time blogging. This took me out of my comfort zone of writing privately. Also, with my experience in many situations that people are not interested in helping others or they were so far beyond reach that I stopped reaching out to mentors and so forth. I lost confidence in others in a sense of community and helping each other. I accepted double glass ceilings.
I liked the structure of the Leadership for Change the variety of learning mechanisms, he Professor's method of instructing, the hands on activities, and the interaction with other students. That was probably more than three things I liked.
What I liked least is the fact that I did not take the class for credit because of this, I did not put in as much effort in completing assignments and throughly reading. However, I will what I have learned in the course to move forward in pursing my touch tone.
I would suggest that this course be a required course. I would have liked to have had this course in my undergraduate studies. Another suggestion would be to teach the course on a graduate level.
This was an awesome class and I am grateful that I had the privilege of being apart of it.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Role Model Meeting
I have a meeting to meet with Mayor Morton on April 16, 2009 at 11:00 am. Her Assistant called me to today. I am so excited and very emotional about this meeting. I have gone back online and read more information on her background and listened to a few news clips. The more I learn about her and her contributions the more emotionally excited I get. Now I must gather my questions and be prepared to sit at the feet of such wisdom. She is definitely a Women of Excellence who has broken many racial barriers. That's a story in itself and that's what's makes it all more personal the opportunity to not only read about her story but to hear some of it first hand. What an awesome opportunity. Mayor Morton is 90 years young and this is her 4th and final term as Mayor of Evanston.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Assignment #8 and #9
First I must apologize for not entering in this blog for some time and not entering on Tuesday night. I have been having problems with my home computer. In my mind I had a map or an approach to who and how I would tackle this role model assignment. Sorry Dr. Rock that you had to push so hard but through your motivational encouraging push I had to ask myself why I haven't put my head plans into action if only to write in the blog. First I had to identify a role model and initially, I just thought no one would be willing to speak with me. However, I had a plan and put it into action and got results that I never would have expected.
First, I searched on line for Women Mayors and located an article in an Ebony from 1998 that featured Black Women Mayors. This article gave me names and locations and a brief description of each background. Well as it turns out Evanston's Mayor is a black women, the Honorable Mayor Lorraine Morton. The other five lived in other states. I contacted a friend of mine who lives in Evanston and inquired about the mayor and my friend informed me that this is an election year and that one of the candidates running for Mayor of the City of Evanston is also a Black women.
In the meantime I was still trying to find five role models and couldn't come up with one that I thought I could contact. But I brainstormed with myself. also, I am making this very long for two reasons: 1 to redeem myself for not blogging and 2 to be able to go back and trace my steps. Okay, but this is good stuff. Now I'm feeling stagnate and I am questioning why I chose to reveal this personal childhood dream that I believe I could do in the first place (whew). But inside a small still voice said pursue your passion. A big voice followed by several emails said Just DO IT! So, I went online and this time I searched for Mayor Morton of Evanston to see what I can find out about her background. It gets better and better.
Totally unexpected, she had an email address and a number where I could contact her. I still did not believe it would be that simple to contact her. Why again was I reluctant? I don't know but another email from Dr. Rock (it worked for me) and I contacted the Mayor Morton via email. In that email I introduced myself and informed her she was my role model and asked for a meeting. In that email I acknowledge that I knew she had a very busy schedule. Another email from Dr. Rock and more encouragement I decided to follow up with a telephone call since I had not received a response to my email. So I called and left a voice message with the same script on the email. There I had done what Dr. Rock had asked, and asked, and asked. Plus, I know I am not trifling.
Drumrole please!!!!!!!!! I received a call from Mayor Morton's assistant acknowledging my email and phone call. She was instructed by the Mayor to contact me and the message she left was:
"She would be delighted to talk to you. "
Only thing is with the upcoming election she would not be able to meet with me until after the election on April 7th. I am so excited and blown away! This has encouraged me to move forward and to go through the plans I have to contact other role models. Some of which I have not identified but another one is Dorothy Brown. I have looked on line for Dorothy Brown but she won't be as easy to contact as Mayor Morton. I have drafted a letter for Dorothy Brown and plan on taking it downtown to her office. After the election in Evanston, I will also contact the other mayoral candidate who is an Alderwoman Elizabeth Tisdahl.
Also, I am looking for an Alderwomen here in Chicago that I can possibly talk with.
Stay tuned.
First, I searched on line for Women Mayors and located an article in an Ebony from 1998 that featured Black Women Mayors. This article gave me names and locations and a brief description of each background. Well as it turns out Evanston's Mayor is a black women, the Honorable Mayor Lorraine Morton. The other five lived in other states. I contacted a friend of mine who lives in Evanston and inquired about the mayor and my friend informed me that this is an election year and that one of the candidates running for Mayor of the City of Evanston is also a Black women.
In the meantime I was still trying to find five role models and couldn't come up with one that I thought I could contact. But I brainstormed with myself. also, I am making this very long for two reasons: 1 to redeem myself for not blogging and 2 to be able to go back and trace my steps. Okay, but this is good stuff. Now I'm feeling stagnate and I am questioning why I chose to reveal this personal childhood dream that I believe I could do in the first place (whew). But inside a small still voice said pursue your passion. A big voice followed by several emails said Just DO IT! So, I went online and this time I searched for Mayor Morton of Evanston to see what I can find out about her background. It gets better and better.
Totally unexpected, she had an email address and a number where I could contact her. I still did not believe it would be that simple to contact her. Why again was I reluctant? I don't know but another email from Dr. Rock (it worked for me) and I contacted the Mayor Morton via email. In that email I introduced myself and informed her she was my role model and asked for a meeting. In that email I acknowledge that I knew she had a very busy schedule. Another email from Dr. Rock and more encouragement I decided to follow up with a telephone call since I had not received a response to my email. So I called and left a voice message with the same script on the email. There I had done what Dr. Rock had asked, and asked, and asked. Plus, I know I am not trifling.
Drumrole please!!!!!!!!! I received a call from Mayor Morton's assistant acknowledging my email and phone call. She was instructed by the Mayor to contact me and the message she left was:
"She would be delighted to talk to you. "
Only thing is with the upcoming election she would not be able to meet with me until after the election on April 7th. I am so excited and blown away! This has encouraged me to move forward and to go through the plans I have to contact other role models. Some of which I have not identified but another one is Dorothy Brown. I have looked on line for Dorothy Brown but she won't be as easy to contact as Mayor Morton. I have drafted a letter for Dorothy Brown and plan on taking it downtown to her office. After the election in Evanston, I will also contact the other mayoral candidate who is an Alderwoman Elizabeth Tisdahl.
Also, I am looking for an Alderwomen here in Chicago that I can possibly talk with.
Stay tuned.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Assignment #4
Exercise 1
Dream
I have always had the desire to do something big that craves attention, admiration and impact others. So my biggest dream is to become the mayor of the City of Chicago. Even bigger to become the first Black Female Mayor of the City of Chicago.
Touchstone
Pursue education in policy, law and, politics. Perhaps volunteer in some city office or attaining a position for the city. Perhaps becoming an Alderman. Study other female Mayor successes not know of any but I do know of City Managers that are female.
Role Model
Dorthy Brown: She has fought her way through city politics and has a similar educational background as I have.
Target
Within the next 5 to 8 years or sooner.
Exercise 2
My type is INFJ and I am amazed at how on point I was described. The Protector- wow every since I was a kid I found myself protecting or trying to protect others. Especially if I thought they were being bullied. I like to believe I am rare as outlined because oftentimes my thoughts don;t line up with the way others view situations. I could never have said these things about myself but my God they were on point.
Dream
I have always had the desire to do something big that craves attention, admiration and impact others. So my biggest dream is to become the mayor of the City of Chicago. Even bigger to become the first Black Female Mayor of the City of Chicago.
Touchstone
Pursue education in policy, law and, politics. Perhaps volunteer in some city office or attaining a position for the city. Perhaps becoming an Alderman. Study other female Mayor successes not know of any but I do know of City Managers that are female.
Role Model
Dorthy Brown: She has fought her way through city politics and has a similar educational background as I have.
Target
Within the next 5 to 8 years or sooner.
Exercise 2
My type is INFJ and I am amazed at how on point I was described. The Protector- wow every since I was a kid I found myself protecting or trying to protect others. Especially if I thought they were being bullied. I like to believe I am rare as outlined because oftentimes my thoughts don;t line up with the way others view situations. I could never have said these things about myself but my God they were on point.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Assignment #3
E4. I am red. I am never unnoticed. I am powerful and bright to the eye. I am a constant reminder of the blood of Jesus that never losses it's power.
E5. I am very colorful and like to the beauty of colors and patterns.
E6. you are very smart and you love to read. Your quest for knowledge is impeccable. You love your surrounding to be beautifully decorated and colorful. You like to dress in multiple colors and beautiful prints. Love to live in the Caribbean and receive messages on the beach while bathing in the sun.
E7. Twenty things I like to do.
1. I like to read.
2. I like to paint by number sets.
3. I like to dance.
4. I like going to church.
5. I like praise and worship.
6. I like tithing and giving.
7. I like learning.
8. I like shopping.
9. I like buying new shoes.
10. I like watching HGTV.
11. I like watching entertainment shows like American Idol and America's nest Top Model.
12. I like going to the movies.
13. I like wearing colorful clothing.
14. I like traveling.
15. I like encouraging people.
16. I like talking about God.
17. I like laughing.
18. I like to talk onthe phone.
19. I like going out to dinner.
20. I like going to play.
E8. My ideal environment is cluter free, sweet aroma in the air, colorful and very peaceful.
E9. Upon waking up on my idea day, I will spend time in prayer and devotion. Have my hot lemon water bought to me by my husband. Later I will have a cup of coffee and fruits for breakfast. I would sit on beach and look into the sky and just breath the fresh air and soak up the sun. Walk along the beach and get my feet wet. Get pampered from held to toe. Watched the sun go down and hang out on the beach through the wee hours of the night.
E5. I am very colorful and like to the beauty of colors and patterns.
E6. you are very smart and you love to read. Your quest for knowledge is impeccable. You love your surrounding to be beautifully decorated and colorful. You like to dress in multiple colors and beautiful prints. Love to live in the Caribbean and receive messages on the beach while bathing in the sun.
E7. Twenty things I like to do.
1. I like to read.
2. I like to paint by number sets.
3. I like to dance.
4. I like going to church.
5. I like praise and worship.
6. I like tithing and giving.
7. I like learning.
8. I like shopping.
9. I like buying new shoes.
10. I like watching HGTV.
11. I like watching entertainment shows like American Idol and America's nest Top Model.
12. I like going to the movies.
13. I like wearing colorful clothing.
14. I like traveling.
15. I like encouraging people.
16. I like talking about God.
17. I like laughing.
18. I like to talk onthe phone.
19. I like going out to dinner.
20. I like going to play.
E8. My ideal environment is cluter free, sweet aroma in the air, colorful and very peaceful.
E9. Upon waking up on my idea day, I will spend time in prayer and devotion. Have my hot lemon water bought to me by my husband. Later I will have a cup of coffee and fruits for breakfast. I would sit on beach and look into the sky and just breath the fresh air and soak up the sun. Walk along the beach and get my feet wet. Get pampered from held to toe. Watched the sun go down and hang out on the beach through the wee hours of the night.
Assignment #2
Both my parents and grandparents are deceased.
I was able to ask my older brother what I was like in the first five years of life. He said I played a lot, I was cute and people were drawn to me. Always running around. Liked to plays with the toys and and hang around my brothers. Liked to play with toys. Always had a book and tried to read when you couldn't read. Read the pictures. I always thought you would be teacher or a professor or even a basketball player.
Five friends think my greatest gifts/strengths:
1. The ability to learn, seeking knowledge, and becoming well educated.
2. You are a workaholic, your strength, and you have the wisdom to help others.
3. Your greatest gift is giving good advice and helping people out during differcult situations.
4. Your strength to endure whatever situation that comes your way. I think you are very string and that is one of your strengths God has blessed your with very powerful discernment you are focus driven and you want the unthinkable I think God has given you the gift of hearing you listen to what God has to say
5. Your ability to encourage others. You are willing to share information and help people to prosper is all areas. Help others for self improvement. The gift of knowing how to approach people and meet them where they are. Leading people to God.
I was able to ask my older brother what I was like in the first five years of life. He said I played a lot, I was cute and people were drawn to me. Always running around. Liked to plays with the toys and and hang around my brothers. Liked to play with toys. Always had a book and tried to read when you couldn't read. Read the pictures. I always thought you would be teacher or a professor or even a basketball player.
Five friends think my greatest gifts/strengths:
1. The ability to learn, seeking knowledge, and becoming well educated.
2. You are a workaholic, your strength, and you have the wisdom to help others.
3. Your greatest gift is giving good advice and helping people out during differcult situations.
4. Your strength to endure whatever situation that comes your way. I think you are very string and that is one of your strengths God has blessed your with very powerful discernment you are focus driven and you want the unthinkable I think God has given you the gift of hearing you listen to what God has to say
5. Your ability to encourage others. You are willing to share information and help people to prosper is all areas. Help others for self improvement. The gift of knowing how to approach people and meet them where they are. Leading people to God.
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