May 2013
7 posts
6 Tips on How to Avoid Being Screwed by a... →
This is really good information, though I think the tone is really cynical (especially #1). Perhaps I’m just one of the lucky ones in a small intermediary organization with decent pay (though I know I could be making more at a hospital or for-profit entity) & pretty good benefits…
April 2013
9 posts
Random Thoughts 4/25/13:
I’m not sure if it’s the stress of work & commuting, but I’ve been easily annoyed lately (more than usual). I think I need to make a conscious effort to find balance & peace in my life.
Related: Sometimes my passion for social justice issues takes a toll on my sanity. I can get super riled up over a particular issue that I feel consumed, angry, and bothered (see: Angry...
I’m starting my 4th week at my new job, so I think it’s time to give a little update.
So far, I really like my job. I’ve been wanting a policy job where I actually learn about legislation and advocate for the public good, so I think the position I have now is an ideal position for me to get the experience I’ve been seeking. One of the many challenging aspects of working...
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“Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot uneducate the...”
– Cesar Chavez (via madeinfebruary)
First Day:
The commute to work wasn’t bad, but the commute back was.
I get my own office! I will post pictures after I do a little decorating. It has a brick wall with a built in shelf, a sitting area with 2 lounge chairs, and a skylight window.
People at work are nice and welcoming. They really emphasize teamwork as part of their organizational culture, which is a refreshing change from an...
Happy Easter! My family and I had a really small get together for lunch and the rest of my evening was spent ironing clothes and planning out my outfit for my big day tomorrow—my first day of work!
March 20-25, I traveled with my mom and sister to visit my aunt in Texas. Here’s a little run down of our jam-packed 5 days, which was essentially a food tour:
Day 1: Flight to Houston....
March 2013
10 posts
So…I was offered a full-time job today. Finally! I won’t go into too much details, but I am now a Health Program Associate for a nonprofit public policy organization that focuses on children’s health care access and health information technology. My position is pretty much 50% program administration, 50% public policy, and 100% the type of job I’ve been looking for. Yay!
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Hello, hello!
The primary election is over & we’re heading to the run-off with approximately 71 days until the run-off/Mayoral election! The last couple of weeks before March 5th was a sprint and I can only imagine what it would’ve been like to work full-time on this campaign (political campaigns have been officially crossed chopped off my “maybe I could pursue this as a...
February 2013
8 posts
My Executive Director/Boss Lady arranged a phone call with me today (working from home = virtual meetings in pajamas). We discussed what our chapter is going to be up to for the next couple of months. To sum it up: chaos. On a positive note, that means I’ll be getting more hours and learning more (still not full-time, but I’ll take what I can get). I get to create our...
Still trying to make the most out of being semi-employed. I’ve become really spoiled with making my own hours 95% of the time, taking Netflix breaks, and hanging out with friends at my leisure. I will miss this, but I will not miss my tiny bank account.
I got tickets to see Beyonce’s Mrs. Carter Show World Tour this June at the Staples Center! I started setting aside money in hopes...
January 2013
14 posts
Hi Everyone! Things at the campaign are picking up as March 5th (Election Day) is nearing. I’m learning a lot about campaigns, including the fact that I do not see myself making a career out of this nor do I ever want to run for office myself. The learning is great though, even if donor research is tedious and can be a pain. I’m still searching for a job. I graduated about 7 months...
Thirty Is Not The New Twenty: Why Your 20s Matter →
manalo:
Given that life and the brain change so much across our 20s, this is the perfect time to learn new coping strategies. It’s not okay to go to work with scars on your arms from cutting, it’s not acceptable to scream at friends when things go wrong, and live-in girlfriends get tired of seeing us stoned every night. These are the years to learn to calm yourself down. Gain some control over...
“Our journey is not complete until our wives, our mothers, and daughters can earn...”
– President Obama, second inaugural address (via barackobama)
Last week, I interviewed and accepted an internship with John Choi for City Council 2013. John is a Korean-American that is running for a LA City Council seat in Council District 13 (CD13). This includes Hollywood, Historic Filipinotown, Atwater Village, Echo Park, Koreatown, Elysian Valley, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, etc. Basically, it’s the “hipster district”. I didn’t...
On being you.
theangrytherapist:
Everyday you wake up, you have a choice. You can be different versions of yourself, depending on who’s in the room. And you will be liked more. You will make more friends. You will have less anxiety in your life. Or you can make an effort to be truly you. And you will probably be liked less. You will make less friends. And you will carry more anxiety. So then why...
I’m not a fan of unpaid internships because I believe they give advantage to people with more privilege (a.k.a. people who can afford to do work for free). I’ve done a couple unpaid internships before and I just applied to a few more. This situation of finding a stable job is really hard (Newsflash!). I’ve been out of school for almost 7 months and I haven’t been able to...
SCPASA Workshops →
lakasmentorship:
We are humbled and excited to facilitate a workshop for SCPASA Summit alongside so many Fil-Am leaders!
Be sure to check us out in our collab with San Diego’s PAYO:
We Be to Hope What Key Be to Lock!: Building Critical Youth Leadership
Is Fil-Am youth development important at the High School Level? We think so! In this workshop, members from the Lakas Mentorship Program and...
2012.
Mom was declared cancer-free.
Norman and I purchased Disneyland Annual Passes, which was a great investment for our first year together.
Watched 3 Broadway musicals (Wicked, Mamma Mia, and Book of Mormon).
Watched 3 NBA games.
Made short trips to Las Vegas and San Diego.
Celebrated 1 year of having my job and 1 1/2 years of being with the same organization.
Contributed to Fit to Play...
