Monday, May 3, 2010
JUST A THOUGHT...
Why is it that we think more about the journey and less about the outcome of it???
Monday, February 8, 2010
Gerry Ryan inducted into Manhattan College Athletic Hall of Fame
This past fall (November 14, 2009), Manhattan College proudly inducted Gerry Ryan a resident of Babylon Village into its Athletic Hall of Fame. Ryan a veteran Irish radio and television personality is no stranger to athletics. Ryan came to the United States from Ireland at the tender age of 17.
While on a full scholarship for Manhattan College's Track and Field Program, Gerry held the record for hammer throwing and weight throwing. With his phenomenal athletic ablilities he continues to rank sixth on the all time Manhattan Hammer List. And along with high rankings, during grad school he displayed the ultimate statue to Jasper pride and coached track and field until his graduation in 1990.
For full article click here.
While on a full scholarship for Manhattan College's Track and Field Program, Gerry held the record for hammer throwing and weight throwing. With his phenomenal athletic ablilities he continues to rank sixth on the all time Manhattan Hammer List. And along with high rankings, during grad school he displayed the ultimate statue to Jasper pride and coached track and field until his graduation in 1990.
For full article click here.
Friday, February 5, 2010
TRANSITION + FAITH = BREAKTHROUGH
It's been almost 2 months since graduation. I ended up moving back home due to the fact that I was unable to start my 'career.' Notice how I refer to it as career and NOT job. You see, I have come to realize that I didn't spend all this time in school, received 2 degrees to end up with a job. I went to school to hone my craft in communications, and that is what I plan to do for the rest of my life (i.e. career).
Since being back I have gone through a roller coaster of emotions. I remember being in such despair about returning to the place I needed to break free from. I literally felt as if I was going to have a panic attack as I closed my apartment door for the last time. The thought of having to conform to my new surroundings and place my wings in storage really bothered me to no end. Had to get readjusted to my family (which was the HARDEST part). However, just when I thought I couldn't do it anymore and that I was going to loose my spirit. GOD stepped in.
This is to all recent graduates, or people who find themselves having to move back home for whatever reason: LOOK UP! Realize that you are stronger than you think. I mean here I am with no career yet and I was thinking that school was a waste of time. Until...I realized that I have been blessed beyond measure. We tend to forget where we have been on our paths to find out where we're going. Looking back, it was GOD who made a way for me to get into school when I didn't have a dime to my name. It was GOD who held my hand and walked me through my illness and stress associated with educational overload and homesickness. It was GOD who allowed me to at least see that I can now apply for jobs that I couldn't before due to lack of qualifications. And it will be HIM who will lead me to my career destination.
I admit, right now I am in the mist of people who try on a regular to break my spirit down. The constant put downs and controlling nature that THEY have allowed to world to put into their hearts. I will be honest, not everything in my mind about them was to wish them well (sorry). But, its at those moments that I look at them and see that their life is incomplete. That they are going through something that has NOTHING to do with me. At the end of our lives we ALL have to answer to our maker. What will YOU be accounted for?
So, until GOD releases the gates of heaven to my career I will do everything in my power to BOUNCE back (like those balloon people from years ago...you know the ones with the beans at the bottom)! And to ALL who read this. Maybe you are not a believer in GOD, I'm not saying that you have to be. All I am saying is to keep a positive outlook and when you feel you can't go on, those are the times when you must: LOOK BACK, LOOK UP and...BREATH.
Since being back I have gone through a roller coaster of emotions. I remember being in such despair about returning to the place I needed to break free from. I literally felt as if I was going to have a panic attack as I closed my apartment door for the last time. The thought of having to conform to my new surroundings and place my wings in storage really bothered me to no end. Had to get readjusted to my family (which was the HARDEST part). However, just when I thought I couldn't do it anymore and that I was going to loose my spirit. GOD stepped in.
This is to all recent graduates, or people who find themselves having to move back home for whatever reason: LOOK UP! Realize that you are stronger than you think. I mean here I am with no career yet and I was thinking that school was a waste of time. Until...I realized that I have been blessed beyond measure. We tend to forget where we have been on our paths to find out where we're going. Looking back, it was GOD who made a way for me to get into school when I didn't have a dime to my name. It was GOD who held my hand and walked me through my illness and stress associated with educational overload and homesickness. It was GOD who allowed me to at least see that I can now apply for jobs that I couldn't before due to lack of qualifications. And it will be HIM who will lead me to my career destination.
I admit, right now I am in the mist of people who try on a regular to break my spirit down. The constant put downs and controlling nature that THEY have allowed to world to put into their hearts. I will be honest, not everything in my mind about them was to wish them well (sorry). But, its at those moments that I look at them and see that their life is incomplete. That they are going through something that has NOTHING to do with me. At the end of our lives we ALL have to answer to our maker. What will YOU be accounted for?
So, until GOD releases the gates of heaven to my career I will do everything in my power to BOUNCE back (like those balloon people from years ago...you know the ones with the beans at the bottom)! And to ALL who read this. Maybe you are not a believer in GOD, I'm not saying that you have to be. All I am saying is to keep a positive outlook and when you feel you can't go on, those are the times when you must: LOOK BACK, LOOK UP and...BREATH.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Final Thoughts: Semester Completion
Looking back on this past semester in Intercultural Communications, I have learned a lot about the study of different cultures, but mostly about myself. Through the countless debates within class, I have gained knowledge on the mindset of others as it relates to their culture. I am thankful for the opportunity to experience mental enlightenment. Although I am a regular news watcher, it helps that I have a one on one account of society issues every Tuesday at 5pm.
If I can leave one thing with up and coming students it is to take the opportunities that are given to you and use it to your advantage. Take you college experience and use if for something positive. Whether you realize it or not, you are constantly being watched. Who is to say that someone you do not know is looking up to you? It is those thoughts that must motivate you to be the best you can be. What have you got to loose?
If I can leave one thing with up and coming students it is to take the opportunities that are given to you and use it to your advantage. Take you college experience and use if for something positive. Whether you realize it or not, you are constantly being watched. Who is to say that someone you do not know is looking up to you? It is those thoughts that must motivate you to be the best you can be. What have you got to loose?
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