Soooo.......sometimes in life you have to take a few steps backward(so it seems) to take a leap forward. Apparently, the system is really set up for your destruction!!!! It's really build for you to fail, flat on your face. They say, "Only the strong will survive", and I'm here to tell you, it's cliche` yet so true.
This system in Chicago is very crazy. You cannot get any support unless you're damn near homeless!! Even if you are homeless you can't get support these days. Every school for my son in my juridstiction is filled. Ok, so in order to get my son in school and not kill myself in tuition, I have to be a public aid recipient(which is unbelievable) but IT IS WHAT IT IS.
It's been a long journey for me thus far, but it's building me up. I never look at an obstacle like i'm losing, even when it's foggy and i dont understand it. I know that it's there to build me. 1) Because I know all things work together for your greater good. 2) I refuse to lose. I've made a choice to pursue my dreams, which means sacrifice is neccessary.Sacrifice means "Giving up something good for something better. I choose to win. Being in a city where I haven't really met anyone that I can count on for support, I've been really forced to go through and grow through things. Sooooo........no babysitter, no schooling for my son(as of yet), no support system(as of yet); I've decided to take my son to my interviews with me. Lol, its been a journey but I'm embracing it all. Some kicked me to the curb, some embraced me. I made a choice and next my excuses, whatever it takes, by all means necessary.
It's kind of crazy yet funny because I actually can't believe that I'm doing this myself. The first line that I say when I'm being interviewed is, "Have you ever seen Pursuit of HappIness? Well that movie has been my inspiration and has giving me the courage to propel.(just as confident as can be)lol. This is why my son has joined us today!!!" I'm really promising myself not to live by excuses, even if I look crazy on the exterior. Excuses are the number 1 reason for failure.
So whatever it takes. I've been at this ridiculous, helpless program to get my son enrolled in school. I've learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way. It has been a very humbling experience. I see that some people really just need the help and they've been constantly overlooked. They need you to choose life and help them find a way. There are honest people out here who's backs are just against the wall, but the moment you give them a chance, they will exceed far beyond what "preconceived judgements" that people have.(I'm guilty of it as well)
I just thank God that I'm chosen to be in the industry that I'm in, which only consists of me helping the next person get better. So my advice is to choose life and keep pushing even if it seems crazy. You're a lot stronger than you think you are and someone is waiting for who you are to become. :)
Interveiwing for perserverance, if you have a testimony email me.
Wow Tiff...I truly admire your ambition and determination, always have.
ReplyDeleteI mean how mean people would really take their child on an interview with them?? Most would just give up and not go on any interviews at all. Not letting it stop you shows potential employers ALOT about your character, and they'd be crazy not to hire you! I hope one of them is smart enough to give you a chance. :)
Keep at it mama....
xoxo