Educate to Work

I have never been exposed to the workng field,yet I have much accomplished a goal and obstacle I had the courage to tackle. 2 summers ago, I enrolled in general education class-The fundamentals of Public Speaking;a typical requirement of an Associates in Arts Degree.In this course we were taught how to speak publicly,professionally,and how to do a job interview.This class was a six weeks course.It was a challenge alone to take a 6-weeks course,espically in college.

At the end of the course I came out with a "B" average,but this class taught me a more valuable lesson to be learned...How to do a job Interview.

I have Never worked before with the exception of volunteering...Never!

So,with the knowledge I gained from this class that stuck with me like glue...a year and a half later I took a workshop on my campus,and then I started searching for a job,and a couple of months of searching I found a job on campus,an in one of two of my favorite departments on campus( English and College Prep),I was offered a position as a receptionist in the english department were I currently work until I'm scheduled to complete my four-years at Miami Dade College at the end of this year.

I have been able to apply my knowledge from my classes into the working field.

Enriching the lives of many

When I started this Blog Last Year, I had no knowledge that MY poetry would inspire others; From Previous Professors,friends, to total strangers that i have come in contact with :).

Many Of these People , espically my friends never knew that I write Poetry and some occasional editorials. And, to be honest i didn't think I had it in myself!

Many of the readers who come to my blog always has a positive comment,and tell of my inspirational poems.

I am so greatful, to have readers like that :)

Overall their mesage to me is Keep writing and inspiring others.You don't know how much that means to me !

crossing barriers...

"It takes a little courage, and a little self -- control. And some grim determination, If you want to reach the goal. It takes a deal of striving, and a firm and stern-set chin. No matter what the battle, If you really want to win. There's no easy path to glory, There's no road to fame. Life, however we may view it, Is no simple parlor game; But it's prizes call for fighting, For endurance and for grit; For a rugged disposition and don't know when to quit".
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As a child, not being able to do anything for herself, many people doubted what i am capable of , my expectation,and what i can,or cannot accomplish!

I have had many people underestimate my ability to do something. Everytime i personally doubt myself; In retrospect, I look what i've accomplish,and how many timesi've heard,oh she couldn't pull that off! to the point where its like an fly nagging in your ears! For everyone who knows my story & what i've been through just as an infant into a child. Now,i take a step back everytime i'm in distress and i say to myself, "Yasmin, you have crossed too many barriers ...to many people take one look and make assumptions,but as an adult now, you mustprove to no one,but yourself, what you CAN do"!

As easy as it sounds,believe me its not! There are many times i confide in others besides family that can get me to the point that i believe with all my might that i can do something without struggling!

Needless to say, I have my family aleays there giving me stories, of my childhood,and sharing the strengths I have to make everything that's a challenge seem as if its nothing.
There's not a day that doesn't go by that makes it worth while to fight for what i believe is a challenge,and occassionally, if a teacher/professor takes the time to catch up with what has been good in mylife, they tend to also say"you can crosss barriers because i've seen you do it before" there's nothing that stop me now ! LOL!!

What does the future hold?

The picture i hold in my mind is a victorious one...

I hold the key to my future.

I hold what i think will be my future!

Although i underestimate what i sometimes can accomplish,

I hold the key to where i am going?

No, i can't see what's going to happen in 5 ,10 ,15 years.

But, i do know where my path is headed and what i see as a better day.

I cherish my present,and can't wait to see how bright the future will be.

I can only imagine what my future house,family,and children will become.

I antcipate where life is going take me and in what directions.

What does the future hold ?...I don't know ,but i know its going to be bright like the shining light.

memories ...

My father passed away when i was 14yrs.old , i took his death extremely hard. When i saw his lifeless body laying in the same position that he passed away ( a sleep);it broke my little heart;to know that the man who raised me and i confided in was gone. To this day, i still remember waking up to my mother's scream , not aware what had occured and falling out of my bed frightened. Her face dripping with tears her frantic cry for help as she spoke on the phone with 9-1-1. I asked her " mommy, what's wrong not really thinking at the time. I noticed my father was not in the living room i searched for him ,running back in the hallway to here my parents room and my room is adjacent. I saw my dad, the man who loved golf,baseball,and wrestling. I can still remember going to the marlins game with him and screaming" alou, alou"! Its so hard to take that morning out of my head replaying over, over ,and over again.

It made me realize how important life is , i had some amazing times with him . His " little selena" refering back to my favorite singer and my role model in the music industry. Every weekend it was either the golf course or a baseball game that we attended. I sometimes forget he is not here to see me come from classes and tell him about my day,or wait for him to say certain things,and although its going to be 8yrs. since he passed ,it feels as if he is sitting next to me on the bus as i come to classes ,or walking with me at home. Then, there are times i fell he is just missing out on activity that the whole family is involved in.

Sometimes when the wind hits my face , i feel as if he is smiling and hugging me . Sometimes i forget he is even not here ; i honestly think he's on his way home from work ,or he left early to go play golf. Getting ready to call me to see if i've done my homework ,or ate something ,or even spoke to my mom. I don't mention to anyone in the family" i miss daddy" i think they already know ! somethings he is not here to witness like me attending college. I wish he was here to see that much,but i know he's watching me.... I wish he was here physically!

Where does strength come from?

I'm still young,but my experiences;thus far have made me who i am today.
I never Give Up,or let others tear me down... i refuse to be a quiter.
If anyone who knows me,can tell you i fight and i fight extremely hard. My goals in life ... My objectives that god has put me through ,and thus far i have gratefully achieved.My purpose, i am still discovering as i mature into a woman with pride of who i am and what i have accomplished.

Where does my strengh come from ?

I can Thank God,and my Beautiful Family;shall i not forget my Teachers who helped me ,guide me in the right direction. I have come from an infant who was unable to do certain things for myself,in which Today i can accomplish what i want in life.
Simply persistance;although i hear people tell me everyday "I ADMIRE YOU" i wonder how sometimes,but i don't question them ! i take it with pride and humbleness.
Why do you admire me ? When they tell me ...why?, i simply smile with a humbleness and kindness that many say i acquire "THANK YOU,I DON'T KNOW TO SAY"!
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I believe that life gives you closed doors,but when you are ready they will open for you! I have failed many times, like you ,yet with abmition and staying focus i stumble and fall down ,but i am able to cry then, wipe my tears because i know my strengh will pull me through the tough times.
I don't know where my strength comes from ,for i am just walking down the road called"life". I have met amazing people so far,and i have been blessed to know them ...i'm sure i'm going to meet more amazing people as i keep walking ,and hold my head high as if these obstacles faced in my opinon don't exist. i smile for good and bad,yet faith and strength is all i have !