What Have You Done For Your Career Lately?

In addition to being newbie blogger, I am also a certified Senior Human Resource Professional. I thoroughly enjoy entertaining everyone but I also think it's important that we take the time to nuture and manage our careers. Let's face it....we all have to work and if that is the case, you must take the initiative to chart your career path. It doesn't matter if you are a manager, individual contributor or student. Everyone is a leader and as such "you"....and "only you" have the ultimate responsibility for managing your career.

This is the first in a series of topics on Career Development. Let me say that I provided a tiny bit of consultation to Ms. Mimi on her website which was a school project.  She is working on a certificate in Organizational Effectiveness at San Diego State College.  She posted on facebook that her grade on this project was 98%.  Good Job! 

Check out the site and take the Resume Readiness quiz.

http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~kamina/final_project/index.htm


Pepperchild

Last of the three Kennedy brothers

Statement from The Kennedy Family:

“Edward M. Kennedy – the husband, father, grandfather, brother and
uncle we loved so deeply – died late Tuesday night at home in Hyannis
Port. We’ve lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous
light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism, and
perseverance will live on in our hearts forever. We thank everyone
who gave him care and support over this last year, and everyone who
stood with him for so many years in his tireless march for progress
toward justice, fairness and opportunity for all. He loved this
country and devoted his life to serving it. He always believed that
our best days were still ahead, but it’s hard to imagine any of them
without him.”

Now it's time to fill the vacant Senate seat. When Kennedy learned about his illness he lobbied the governor and legislative leaders to change the succession law to guarantee that Massachusetts will not lack a Senate vote when his seat became vacant.

Essentially, he wanted his seat to be filled temporiarily before the voters could choose a new Senator in a special election. In Massachusetts a special election is required within 5 months of the vacancy. There is no provision for an interim replacement. This means that Massachusetts would be without a Senate vote.

There is a lot at stake here and Kennedy was a huge supporter of Obama and his aggressive reform agenda. If an interim successor is named it would be a Democrate. If the vote goes to a special election, it could go either way.

Isn't ironic that when faced with our own mortality....we worry about those we leave behind.

Ms. Mimi

I've outdone myself this time. Mimi loves her some Ledisi. If ya'll don't know who she is...shame on you. The girl is amazing. Enjoy Mimi...Love you.

Update 9/1/09
Since this is last week's post I took the video off auto-play. You can still watch Ledisi do her thing by opening the video.

Styling My Sisterlocks w/ Lock Loops

You know I am a brave soul to show what I look like in the mornings. I took these pics with my iPhone on Tuesday then went to work. I love my Sisterlocks. And for those of you with iPhones - you won't be able to see the slides unless you log into email the old fashioned way. Peace Out!

Guess who got a job!

My girl Sonia is back to work. Hallelujah!!!! Sonia and I go way back. I think we've been friends for over twenty years. Oh my goodness time sure does fly. Well I'm glad to see her back in paycheck land. Sonia was the one who asked about my nickname, so if you didn't read the post - check the archives under nicknames.

I'm Rich #@%*!

Well here's proof that Chef met Dave Chappell. I think he was forced to take the picture. Chef can be pretty intimating and Dave looks awful scared.

Ryan

My little sweetie beetie came to see me last month and brought his friends along. My little guy took his very first steps at his Auntee Honey's house. Back then is was all head and eyes. Now he's a young man and I'm incredibly proud of him. He's sooooooooo adorable and a sophomore at Fresno State. Chef and I are looking forward to having the Ry-man and his friends spend a weekend with us.



Gooooo Bulldogs!

Lil Bobby

From Collages

This is my little bitty baby nephew Bubbalicious. I have 2 more little bitty baby boys but you'll see them next time. Isn't he just adorable.... He's also a gifted athlete. Chef and I joined the proud parents at the Cal football camp a few months ago.

If you want to see him in action. Click the link below and look for #4.

http://www.rivals.com/uploads/1103/763963.wmv

Easter Sunday

I know that a lot of these posts are not in sequence in terms of dates. I am trying to get caught up on a lot of backlog so hang in there with me. I keep finding pictures that I want to share. This picture constitutes "Four" generations of family. Mom, Niece/Cousin, Daughter, Grandson. Enjoy.....