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Aug 28, 05
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Realizing how far you've come
Is pretty awesome.
I was just having a talk with my mom about how much progress I've made in my life in the last 2 years. It's such a good feeling to realize that your life is becoming what you've always wanted and everything seems to be falling in to place. It's so crazy to think that 2 years ago I was making close to minimum wage, I couldnt really afford to do anything, and I was pretty dependent on my mom. Now, I've got a career on the go, I'm starting my 3rd year of my BBA (got to skip 2 years because of my management experience), I'm in the process of starting my own business, and I'm so much more financially stable and responsible. Buying my own place in 6mos-1yr is going to be the icing on the cake! It's also really neat because my extended family was worried that I would never go back to school (yeah, right!) and now they're finally understanding my whole plan and are super excited for me. Hehe, success feels so good! 
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Aug 28, 05
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way to go!
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Aug 28, 05
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Im feeling ya on coming a long way. We're so much more than mallrats we used to be, working min. wage to barely support our shopping habits. Now we career girls working on bigger, better things. *Hi5* lady, bc you know we do it up straight proper :) Look at us goooooo!
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Aug 28, 05
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that's really really good to hear!
I just graduated this june, all my life i have been wanting to become a chef and study in a fancy culinary school. But it just hit me lately that i dont know if i really wanna become a chef now:S all my recent jobs have to do with retail and buisness, i have no kitchen experince but from what I'm told my cookin is the bomb dizzzy. its kinda scary cuz i get that worried feelin to hurry and decide cuz im really eager to get back to school and make success but im always double thinkin my shit wether if i reaaalllllllllllllly wanna become a chef... ah this shit is hard
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Aug 28, 05
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Congrats on your success Natalie!
But here is some advice from the fortune cookie factory and personal experience: - Success can be blinding so always keep an open mind AND an open set of eyes. If you don't you might pass up oppourtinities that are critical to your growth. - Be humble in your advancements and achievements. No one likes a braggart and I have twice in my past lost serious positions due to not shutting my mouth. The easiest way to do this is remember where you came from, where you started from and then you'll never view others from a pedestal. - As cool as it is to have the financial ability to buy a place and things just remember that it is just "stuff". It is sad that society has made us view how successful one is by how much "stuff" we accumilate in life. If you can adjust the way you view life, the tests it throws your way and then clue in to what really does matter to you, in the end you'll be more "wealthy" than you can imagine. - Keep on reaching for your goals and dreams and don't let anyone say you can't. The people that do are just jealous of what you have achieved when they have not. - Dream big and think big. ANYTHING is possible as long as you believe this to be true. Your own mind is your biggest roadblock. Fortune cookie factory is now closed. :) I can't wait to see how you will have evolved in another 10 years.
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But seriously Winston, great advice. You really should write for a fortune cookie company. Or Hallmark. :)
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Aug 29, 05
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I'm with you on that Natalie. Congrats on everything :)
It's kind of funny how this last year or even just the summer has really taken off in terms of my art/designs. I am still doing work for Ion Magazine when I have time, but on top of that I also work for my brother's company, Delinquency Apparel doing promotional items and graphic design for the tshirts. We've got hats, shirts, and will eventually be doing jeans, hoodies, etc. Recently, I have had a lot of work coming in from clubs, tattoo designs, etc. So it's pretty exciting. I mean, I walked by 434 (the skate shop on 434 Homer st.) and one of my tshirts were on display in the front mannequin - it's such a rush. I am nowhere near where I want to be, but hey I'm well on my way I think.
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Aug 29, 05
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Congrats
Its awsome to hear from good news stories... keep it up, you are doing great! you must really have some drive for those classes. sure some of it may be interesting/useful, but everything else kinda turns into a muffled echo most of the time... :P lol, jk. i really cant talk, i thought it would be interesting to learn programing languages... 10000100000...
ill get back to you in 9 months, or a couple years, let you know about the succsess story im starting now!! :)
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Sep 02, 05
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Sep 03, 05
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You have one of those very driven never giving up personalitys nat! I was so shocked when you droped out of high school because I knew you were so the type of person who would always work there hardest to get what they want in life. And here it is... your finaly back on track :)
And Winston excelent advice! Definently made me think a little more about how I treat my job and looking at the bigger picture.
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Sep 03, 05
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I want to open my own store...like NOW. Being patient, planning everything out and starting small is SO difficult.
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Sep 03, 05
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"You are young and full of enthusiam, you are bold and fearless and think you can leap to Heaven from Earth in one step. Just know that if you try and you miss that it is a long way down to fall."
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Sep 05, 05
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and dont listen to winston's advice, its depressing. just remember this: the person who thinks he can do something and the person who thinks they cannot do somehting are probably right.
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