Some of the different jobs I’ve had in my life have been as a writer, as a student, as a server, as a hostess, as a journalist, as a teacher, and as a public relations assistant. Of all of the jobs I’ve completed, the one I liked the most is as a teacher. I’m able to do something rewarding that gives back to students and the community as well as have a job that changes day to day, minute to minute. I’m able to be independent and not deal with much corporate structure, but still have a job that is ultimately fulfilling to me.

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If I could go anywhere on vacation in the world I would go to St. Maarten because I desperately want to be around the beach, some sparkling blue water, and a hot sun. I want to sip tropical drinks and lay in the sand, and I want to spend some time away from the crazy busy city that I live in. I want to be somewhere remote where I can kick back and relax, and I want to be around a fun, light atmosphere that would allow me to forget about work for awhile and enjoy the environment around me.

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Most people don’t know that I can heal people and animals.  Last year, I had a cat that was very sick.  I was afraid he was going to die.  I put my hands on his torso and asked that the energy from my higher self be transferred to his body.  My hands got warm and I hoped that the heat in my hands would help him.  Sure enough, after doing this for a few days, my cat began to show signs of gaining weight and being more energetic.  I’ve used this healing ability on several people at a nursing home.  I think I’m afraid to use my healing energy.  I need to overcome the fear.

People may look at me and see a short, round middle-aged African-American female who is probably in her mid-forties.  They don’t know that I’m over the age of 60.  When I tell them my age, they’re shocked.  Most people think I’m in my 40’s.  My skin isn’t wrinkled.  I don’t have any lines in my face.  I haven’t had any work done.  I’m all natural, including my salt and pepper short afro.  My lips are full, the kind of lips that movie stars are paying money to get.  No botox for me!  I don’t need it.  But, I do need to have some work done on my teeth.  Other than that, I’m just fine.  Of course, I could stand to lose a few pounds and I’m working on that.

I’m going to be 62 years old this year.  I’m looking to getting up every morning and being in good health and learning new things.  There are so many of my friends and relatives who have passed away or are very ill.  It’s great to get up every day and have my good health and know that in a few months, I’ll be eligible to collect Social Security.  After all my years of hard work, I’ll finally be able to collect!  I never thought I’d be proud to say that I’m going to be 62!  It means I’ll have extra money in my bank account and if I continue to work a full time job, I won’t have to worry about my standard of living dropping.  I enjoy working.  It’s great mental stimulation.

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Because the economy in this country is so bad, I spend most of my time looking for work.  Most of my days are spent on the Internet, looking at Careerbuilder, Monster and Craiglist, trying to find places to send my resume.  In the old days, you had to get the newspaper and look at “want ads”.  These days, it’s much easier because of the internet.  Also, you can seek work all over the world!  I usually start after breakfast.   This past week was especially frustrating because I just finished working at the mall.  The position was seasonal and ended on December 28th.  So now, I’m back to pounding the internet pavement.  All you can find are jobs that pay a little above minimum wage.  College doesn’t help because there’s so much competition.

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I wish people were given the opportunity to pursue the talent and career that makes them happy without being judged, laughed at or ridiculed.  The world would be much better place if people were given the opportunity to use their God-given talents to earn a living instead of being forced into careers that make them unhappy.  If society didn’t judge people so much, most people would feel that they could pursue professions that allowed them to use their natural skills and talents.  Unfortunately, this attitude of forcing people into jobs and careers that they don’t really like is generational.  Since most parents didn’t pursue the careers they really wanted, they inflict their misery and disappointments onto their children and that’s how the cycle continues.

I enjoy listening to jazz, r&b and African American gospel music.  Really, I enjoy all kinds of music except the rap music that uses profanity.  I don’t understand why people would want to listen to “so-called” music where you are called names, insulted and degraded by the artist.  It is so negative.  I don’t understand how people could enjoy it.  I like to listen to music so I can relax or dance.  Sometimes, you can get lost in the music and it’s a comfort.  I don’t think rap music is a comfort if it makes you feel angry and may elicit negative behavior from those who listen to it.