CHANGE GON' COME...

There are so many things that fascinate me. I have numerous things I would love to do with my life and in my own way, I fulfill them. It may not be they way others want me to, but I am not scared to try new things. Some people look at this as a weakness, "You can't follow through or you are too indecisive..." Well, I have thought about it and I look at it as my strength.

Example: A dear friend calls me explaining they are tired, no appetite, headaches frequently, and a few other issues. I am no doctor (BY ANY MEANS) but I simply asked a few questions and suggested they go to the doctor and have their blood sugar checked. I told them to document everything they ate and did between that time and the appointment with their doctor. I received a call and they thanked me because they were told after a series of tests, they had Diabetes. Dont get me wrong, I am not a psychic, I seem to soak in information regarding anything medical. It may be an article, TV Show, or my curiosity...(I am not a doctor, I just play one on TV)

I may not know everything about cars, but I know enough not to get taken at a mechanics shop. I ask questions, I am not satisfied with someone telling me, "it's fixed". I enjoy looking, asking, helping (getting in the way at times), and knowing 'WHY'.

My girlfriend and I were talking about a little bit of nothing and she asked if I knew anyone who could fix a few things around her house. After a weekend of HGTV and a visit to Home Depot, we had fixed the leak under the sink, replaced a toilet, and patched a hole in the wall of her hallway.

I can read financial statements, understand the NYSE, decipher medical terminolgy, can change a tire (which I have found, many men can not do) and have a clear understanding of my rights. I have been able to draw from the different things I have learned from various jobs I have held.

I have worked in many different industries, from the medical field, to cable installation and dispatch, probation officer, financial manager, construction, food industry and a few others. I realize that all of the things I have done boil down to one thing, caring about the affect I have on others. I take a genuine approach to people. Now, that doesnt meant a nice approach or mean approach, I call it how I see it- but I care about people. I thrive on the fact, I am able to help people. I enjoy helping others.

Knowledge is my strength and for those who think less of me because I dont have that MBA (Executive MBA-LOL) or because I dont conform to their idea of 'successful' I say this- It is ok. (Besides, if I had been in your Executive MBA Class, your curve would have been gone LOL)

Really, if you are happy with yourself- what else matters? You dont know, try it. Be happy with you, it is ok if you strive to do better. But if you are truly happy with yourself, you will be the one still standing when change comes, believe it or not, CHANGE GON" COME...