Khan.Session1. Journal
First of all, I want to start off by saying I have no idea what I’m doing. I speak honestly from my heart when I say I have no idea what I’m doing. Since I was 12 years old I dreamed of one day becoming a business owner I was always thinking of ways and my head was filled with ideas day and night. I also dreamed of going to college and earning a business degree. When I say I Have no idea what I’m doing is due to the fact, I have never been to college and I feel very lost in all this. My heart’s desire is to earn a degree for me not for anyone else but for myself and to further my education. Well in 2014 I went to school to pursue a cosmetology license and in 2015 I received a license from the state of Texas. From the
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I thought I could just find a place, pay the deposit and hang the sign. I was so excited to get the keys and start decorating my space and have my big grand opening. So I get the keys start painting hanging pictures and just feeling so confident about myself. After a few weeks of decorating I get to the grand opening, it’s here finally. The first day is friends and family coming out to show support and see the beauty services I offer. It was a great opening and turnout was great. I put out the word that I was in the area and was expecting for the customers to come flooding in. I had flyers printed, my sign was up I was on every social media site known to man. Well after one month my rent was due and whatever money I made was all going to rent. I was fully aware that was going to be the case for the first one to two years, that I would not see any profit just what I had enough to pay my salary and that was hardly anything after all expense. Month number two came and rent was due again but this time not having all of from whatever was made, I had no choice but to pull from my own pocket. Month number three, four and then month five, it was not going good for me. I was $10,000 over my head pulling from my pocket just to cover my cost
Unique Menswear was owned by three pastors from the church I attended every Sunday (Ferrell, Fraedrich, & Ferrell, 2013). However, one Sunday the pastor wife came and ask was I currently seeking employment (Ferrell, Fraedrich, & Ferrell, 2013). I stated that I am seeking employment but haven’t been successful in finding employment with my current resume (Ferrell, Fraedrich, & Ferrell, 2013). She stated to fill out the application for Unique Menswear and they will call me immediately (Ferrell, Fraedrich, & Ferrell, 2013). I went on Tuesday to receive the application and completed it (Ferrell, Fraedrich, & Ferrell, 2013). However, the application was returned on Wednesday (Ferrell, Fraedrich, & Ferrell, 2013). An interview was set for the following Monday (Ferrell, Fraedrich, & Ferrell, 2013). A job offer was received the following day. The job offer was accepted, and my training started immediately (Ferrell, Fraedrich, & Ferrell, 2013). However, the owner had some trust issues from the past (Ferrell, Fraedrich, & Ferrell, 2013). Mr. Joe trained got to know me very well and trained me exactly the way he operates the business (Ferrell, Fraedrich, & Ferrell, 2013). After 2 weeks I begin to work alone opening and closing the store (Ferrell, Fraedrich, & Ferrell, 2013). He was able to trust me with a key and the operation of monies daily (Ferrell, Fraedrich, & Ferrell, 2013). He entrusted me with the business so much that he went on a cruise for one week with no worries about the business (Ferrell, Fraedrich, & Ferrell, 2013). Two months later I informed Mr. Joe I was relocating to Hawaii and I was giving my 30 day notice to ensure he find a replacement for my position with the company (Ferrell, Fraedrich, & Ferrell, 2013). Mr. Joe appreciated me for taking care of the operation of the business as if it was my business (Ferrell,
It all began my freshman year of high school when I was told about elective classes that would help me decide what I wanted to be when I grew up. I always had a passion for doing hair, make-up, and nails so that was easy for me to choose an elective. My freshman and sophomore year I decided I would take cosmetology classes. I would spend two hours each day of school in the cosmetology lab, which was always cold and smelled like hairspray, burnt hair from the straighteners or a strong acetone smell that someone gets a whiff of at a nail salon. We learned so much material and I had a good time practicing my skills on manikins and other classmates. One thing I didn’t enjoy was the gossip and drama, but of course one would expect that from a class
One day while folding clothes, I saw a commercial sponsored by the President Barack Obama Ad Campaign that encouraged stay- at- home mothers and single mothers to go back to school to get their college degrees. President Obama is specifically assisting moms to go back to college by increasing federal stimulus monies as well as financial aid. Right then and there, I decided to go back to school to further my education and increase my chances of starting a career in the field I would be trained in. I wanted to be able to earn more than minimum wage in this already stressed job market. My decision to go back to school was not an easy decision. For the last seven years, I have been a stay- at- home mother and during that time I have often thought about going back to school and earning a degree. But, whenever the thought of going back to school crossed my mind I would feel as though I was neglecting my duties as a wife and mother. I also suffered from a paralyzing fear of failure that has always kept me from pursuing the possibilities of obtaining a higher education. After much prayer and discussion with my family, I finally made the decision to move forward with my plans to obtain a college education.
What was I to do if I didn’t know where I was going? Since I didn’t take any credit hours from a college while I was in high school I was granted a $10,000 scholarship that is split between two years. The only thing I had to do was attend a university. I started cracking down on colleges and prices. After being accepted into Fort Hays State University, I realizing how far the college was a total of five hours, I decided to look closer. I looked at Pittsburg State, but they didn’t have as strong as a fine arts program as Wichita State University. When my decision was final I went to my counselor and asked her what I needed to do after being accepted to Wichita State University. She helped me as much as she could and after realizing I was a first generation college student she told me I would have a lot of
Every since I was a child I have had a passion for doing other people’s hair. When I was little I would use my baby dolls as clients and work on their hair until it was perfect and neat. I have chosen to be in the cosmetology field because I like to help other people with their needs and wants as well as mine. I am aware that while working in this industry I will work with many different ethnic groups and many different hair types. I feel I can do anything as long as I have the determination to do so. Many people go to cosmetology school to work for someone else, but I would like to open up a mini-salon out of my own home someday.
College Education is of the utmost importance to me especially when competing with people in my age group. A college education is also one of the most costly obligations that one must do to gain success. In my academic career, I have gain many experiences that I may not have been able to experience had I not attended a post-secondary education. A college education has never been an option for me it was always instilled in my brain as an adolescent as a top priority. In my youth I was certain of my goals and aspirations, the person that I wanted to become and where I see myself in the future. Some people in my same age group with similar upbringing as mine had ne focus. Their prerogative was to acquire money in any way that they knew how. Their options including, dealing drugs or for women prostitution and or becoming a hair stylist. I was adamant that in my profession a college education was not only necessary as a requirement to obtain a law license but also there were no exit strategies. To elucidate I am speaking of secondary options such as a technical school. My peers often believed that my choice would change and I was just hoping that their state of minds too would alter. My dreams of becoming a lawyer was slowly approaching as I reached the age of 18. High school teachers of mine often attempted to sway me into a different direction since I was not as outspoken as my fellow classmates. However, I would inform them just as I have revealed to others that my dream is everlasting and my path is clear. I will become a lawyer and today examining the course of my short academic years—spending only 17 years in school beginning with Head Start- I would be the attorney I have always wanted to be. Life has not always been daisies wi...
Every fear I had resolved itself and for one of the first times in my life I felt I was in the right place. Then the question came back, what are you going to do with this degree? I thought about teaching, and remembered how the moments I spent in the art room left a lifelong impact on my life. That was it, I believed my purpose in life was to teach youth about the powers of art and signed up for a semester full of teaching courses. Half way through the semester I was told by a professor, “the arts will be cut from public schools so don't waste your
went out of business. I was scared. I knew this may happen one day but
I have returned to college after being out of school for several years because, I am motivated to obtain my associates degree. I want to finish what I started years ago. When I was in high school, I became discouraged with my studies due to an illness and ended up dropping out of school. A few years after that I had an opportunity to return to school and obtain an Associate’s degree. When I started the program I was doing well until my illness returned. I found myself having a hard time juggling my school work, my illness and a job. I eventually started failing classes and ended up giving up again. At this point I had once again, let life’s challenges win the battle. Looking back, I understand that I failed when I returned to school because I wasn’t mentally prepared nor was I mature enough to deal with issues as they happened. Looking back at it now I understand that I made a terrible error permitting fear to take
Do you remember when your sister used to write in her diary and how curious you were on finding out what she wrote in it? If you didn’t have a sister – do you remember keeping your own diary hoping that your mom would not find it one day and read it? At a young age, we all learn to keep a diary or journal. In elementary school, we may have been required to write in a journal in class replying to a question asked by the teacher like “How was your weekend?” or “How was your break?” Simple questions were asked to help generate ideas in our young minds and help us write our own story. But now that we are older, do we still have the opportunity to write our own story the same way we used to? Are we still able to release our emotions and reflect on events in our lives? Though many people see keeping a journal as childish or a waste of time, the effects of recording ones thoughts are beneficial.
Educational Goals: Education is extremely important part of my past, present, and future goals. I currently hold an Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design Media. I have found that an A.A.S Degree does not go as far al I originally intended in the Rochester, MN area and furthering my education will be a necessity for my future career goals. Over the past 2 years I have been working on my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the Minnesota School of Business Rochester campus. I am currently a senior with 3 quarters left before a spring graduation. After a June graduation, I plan on taking a summer quarter break. After summer break I will either continue on at MSB for my Masters in Business Administration with a Minor in Marketing or transferring the University of Minnesota for my Masters in Adult Education. After my Masters Degree is complete I will decide at that time if I wish to continue on and achieve my Ph.D.
So for the past six years or so, I've been working at a local hardware store in my area. I’ve done almost every job you can possibly think of their, doing everything from running the register, stocking shelves, ordering, to customer service. Nowadays, I take my share in managing the store and helping out with the day to day business operations at the store. We are a small business, and it sure takes a lot to keep small businesses afloat in today’s economy. There have been other stores in our general vicinity that have closed for numerous reasons, yet we have remained strong over the years. It takes a lot to keep a hardware store going, and it takes a good group of people to do so. Over the next few paragraphs I’m going to explain what it would take to open a hardware store in the grand old state of Massachusetts.
My strong interests in music, good food, and the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom may seem broad, but they are the essentials for my aspiration in life. These passions are the incentives of how to be a happier and more successful person for me to become.
This is my first semester in college. Being a new college student, I was very nervous about how college life went about and how I would manage school, work, and raising my child. Thankfully, this class is required for incoming students, or else I never would have thought to take it. Throughout this semester, I have learned more about myself, what I truly value, my personality type, my multiple intelligences, my learning style, and how these are all correlated to my long- term career goal.
It is the start of a new year and I thought I would start a journal chronicling my daily experiences. Tonight we decided to go to the local F.O.P. lodge to a New Years Eve party. We had a pretty good time but what happened later that evening is something that I hope I don’t forget for a long time to come. Still fresh in my mind was the conversation Angela and I had on Christmas night. She was hinting that she wasn’t sure if she wanted to be in a serious relationship this soon after the breakup of her previous one. If that wasn’t hard enough on Christmas she also was to ill to attend my brothers wedding with me in Madison Indiana . To add to all the confusion in my head, on my way home I stopped and got her a rose and a “happy New Years” balloon. She seemed quite touched by the gesture but also visibly troubled by it. I asked her if she was ready to have a good time tonight and she said “I was but now I don’t know.” Now what in the world does that mean! I tried applying all sorts of significant meanings to that statement but in the end I decided to just let it go and let events unfold as they would. Fast forward to 2 minutes before midnight. Angela is an absolute goddess, she is very beautiful and one of the nicest, sweetest woman I have ever met, but she is not one given to affection, especially public affection. Well at 2 minutes till she laid a kiss on me that lasted well after midnight. She absolutely blew me away!! The rest of the night was nice, we went to a couple more clubs but that moment is burned into my memory. Everything else paled in comparison. I don’t know if it is possible but I think I kissed her with my heart as well as my lips. I have heard of your “minds eye”, but tonight I found my “hearts mouth”.................