Open Forum at the Dinner Table

So it went a little like this…

Everyone was talking at the same time. My brothers, my sister, my mother and a few friends of the family all had something to say.

I was pretty nervous about the whole thing. I took a deep breath and asked everyone to feel free to give me their thought about how I was promoting my Personal Brand.

The first reaction I got were confused faces no one really knew what I was talking about. I just threw the topic into discussion while everyone was distracted just to get their attention and hey, it worked!

After I had everyone’s attention I began describing “My Personal Brand” and how I felt it should be portrayed. Nervous and all I managed to clearly let them know what I had posted for our class blog.

Soon enough everyone decided to comment. Some of them were quite the jokesters about it, but in the end I received very positive feedback.

For the most part, my mother and my sister are very supportive and they were very proud of the fact that I stated, “I go above and beyond to help others”.

One of my brothers insisted I should touch more on the subject about me being “bossy” since I push to constantly get things done. My interpretation of his “bossy” was that I am determined and I don’t like to procrastinate.

My youngest brother’s response to my brand was, “yea ok”. He’s the joker that only admits that I am all these great things, but ONLY when were alone.

In a crowd of people he doesn’t really like to show his sweet side, but I know if I ask him again in a few years when he’s older with any crowd he will proudly advocate for me.

As for the friends we had over, because of the fact that every time they come over I am either getting home from work or leaving for school. They were happy to agree with how determined I am to do what I have to do.

Everyone’s responses were appreciated and I informed them I would mention them all on my next class blog. This is where they all wanted to know what I had to say about them.

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Gotta Love Food!

Hmmmm!!! You have no idea how much I enjoy a tasteful dish. I eat mostly anything and I also like to try new things I haven’t tried before.

The one thing I now need to work on is cooking what I love to eat. Because of my hectic schedule by the time I get home I don’t really want to even think about it and the time it’ll take to prepare a good dish. I’ll just buy food and call it a day.

My boyfriends’ mom can cook just about anything I try helping her when I can so I can pick up a few tricks, but I know there is no way to compete with this woman. The dishes she prepares are to die for and I want in on what she knows.

In order to learn how to cook some of these foods I decided doing a little of my own research and hey, maybe one day I’ll become a pro and even teach her a thing or two (wishful thinking).

I found these amazing cookbooks and online recipes. Lately, I have been following Pam, a stay at home mom who blogs about all these great tasting meals accompanied by pictures on www.loveforcooking.net . Wow, do they look delicious!

Just in case the title doesn’t catch your attention those pictures will. It’ll suck you right in. She has all types of recipes to choose from ranging from entrees to desserts and more.

There are a few things though that I would recommend Pam in order to better dialogue with some of her followers such as myself.

She should take some time here and there to write back to her followers which she doesn’t normally do. Also, she should write more about herself. She has a very brief description of herself, but she seems like a very interesting woman and I would like to know more about where this passion from cooking comes from.

She should definitely consider putting these in a book! I don’t always have access to the internet, but I would sure love to continue following Pam and all her recipes.

Above all, I really enjoy her recipe blogs, so Pam, keep on blogging!

A Closer Look

I currently do billing/service at a Forklift Dealer. It is pretty interesting actually.

There's only three of us in the billing department and man does it get hectic. I like it mainly because I don't have anyone standing over me monitoring my every move.

I feel as if I am in control, especially because I spend a lot of time helping my co-workers and assisting in other departments. I'm constantly pushing myself to learn more about my company and this is probably one of the reasons I have different people coming up to me for help.

Being empowered provides a sense of fulfillment and security. When it comes to work I am very knowledgeable of what needs to get done, how it should get done and by when.

I feel satisfied knowing that I am able to help others and being able to serve as a guide as well. Things I am not too sure of I use my better judgment and look at it as a challenge which is a good reason of where that feeling of empowerment comes from.

Being at school has opened up my mind up a lot more to the Marketing aspect other than just business. After graduation I am looking forward to having a career in the business or now possibly in marketing.

I want to put myself out there for others to see what I am about and get noticed in the business world. I am always willing to take on new challenges and help others.

Even on my free time I am thinking about how to get things done better at work. I have to say though I do enjoy spending time with my friends, family and the one that holds a special place in my heart.

I must say a am a city girl, although I don't enjoy the cold weather it comes with. After graduation I am thinking about sticking around because this is where home is and most importantly my family.

Now, as far as what I want to represent in the social media, that would be leadership qualities. In being able to accomplish the tasks given and more I feel I deserve the recognition.