Entrepreneurship Wednesday: 1 year @ Big Oil working for the man

June 15, 2009 changed my life.  *cue shouting music* Let me get my dance on! Thank you Lord for your grace and mercy and allowing me to make it one full year working for Big Oil. Even through this economic downfall, Oil Spill fiasco, global warming, ___insert any other big event that has happened over this past year, you still have been merciful. If I had ten thousand tongues I could not praise you enough. Never would have made it without you. *cue Marvin Sapp* Thank you!

I have feelings of joy, excitement, anticipation, ambition, love, fear, doubt, triumph, resilience, and most of all just blessed. This past year living on my own, moving to a new city, new state, without family around, has brought me closer to God and taught me so much about myself. I am fearless, resilient, strong, bold, ambitious, and more of a lover and giver. I have a strong passion for my community and giving back. I love to bring people together making connections; some have called me a Socialite. I want to give being a Socialite a more positive image. I want to inspire and be an inspiration to everyone who crosses my path. Believing that through God all things are possible, dreams are attainable, and to let God choose what road to go down. I have learned so many things about life and what I want from it, you get what you put into it, just as life. I plan to live like I never lived before enjoying the five sense of life, smelling the scents of changing times, seeing the beautiful places in the world, touching the essence of love, tasting the variety in flavors, and hearing/listening to what God has planned. I love the feeling of being in love and I am thrilled that I took the time out for me to figure out what I want in my future husband. Now, the choice is up to God on what form of Boaz, my king he sends me. I know that if I didn’t have this time by myself I wouldn’t be prepared when my king comes. I wouldn’t have known how to be a wife. I wouldn’t have known what to look for in his character just looked at the superficial. I would have ran him away, and looked back in anguish because I wasn’t prepared. I thank God for this time alone, it has made me a stronger person, giving me the “there is nothing I won’t do or can’t do” attitude. These are the 12 things that I learned the past 12 months/1 year working for Big Oil about myself, life, work, love.

1st month – Being alone doesn't mean you are lonely.
2nd month – Asking questions doesn't make you seem dumb or stupid.
3rd month – Networking is key to building lasting relationships.
4th month – Perception is key.  See yourself in others eyes.
5th month – I love spending time with ME! Gotta love yourself before you can give and receive love.
6th month – Don't ask to do something.  Tell them respectfully
7th month – If he is interested he will call, text, bbm
8th month – Your Boaz, King, is out there trust God seek him first
9th month – SAVE, SAVE, SAVE...Max out your 401K especially if you get a raise!
10th month – Surround yourself with whom you want to be like, mentor, advocate, champion, sponsor.
11th month – Get out of your own way.  You are blocking your blessings.
12th month – God brings you back full circle to make you appreciate his plan.

Keep the Faith!

Until next time,
~E