REBUILD: The Next Phase Of The Rebuild Your Life Project

I'm feeling all kinds of emotions right now.I have so much to do before June 6th's job fair.I need to:Order a signMake awardsBuy framesFind a host or hostsBuy table clothes/centerpiecesContinue follow up callsWrite a press release with updated informationFind a photographerFind someone to donate a sound system for the dayPlan the agenda/programFinish the profiles of women I collectedAnd I have to plan for the next phase of my project.My intuition tells me I am going to leave Florida. This is my...

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EDITORIAL: The Personal Power of Education

By Erika MartinEducation ColumnistI have always enjoyed learning. Ever since I was a young girl, I craved stories from times gone by and loved reading biographies. I wanted to know everything and so I read anything I could get my hands on to stash away tidbits of information that I hoped would some day become useful. School was something that most kids looked at as a chore, but it was something I looked forward to every day. I took on any extra credit projects and essays, I loved filling in the...

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REBUILD: A Disparity In Perspectives

I'm a blogger. I have been blogging since 2003. My style is more of an emotional release and I write much better when I am emotional. I have so much to say so allow me to spit it out.Organizing the job fair is going well so far. I really need an assistant to take care of the administrative tasks while I go out and find more businesses but the entire task is up to me while I still try to go out vending for the homeless voice newspaper to make money to keep this project going. Yesterday I made $55...

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REBUILD: I'm Doing Something Right

Last night a family moved into the trailor and I decided to go sleep on the patio again. The thought of seeing their sad faces again made me cringe. It's much easier to be around the people who have adjusted to the homeless lifestyle and learned how to make the most of it.I can only imagine what that family feels like after being evicted from their home. They must feel lower than low.They must feel like their world has ended.I can't even talk to them because they wouldn't be able to appreciate the...

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REBUILD: Walk With Me

Yesterday was a phenomenal day!I woke up full of fire and I smiled all the way to the bus stop and rode 2 buses to my destination- the Oakwood Shopping Plaza. I walked door to door asking to speak to the managers of each business.I was a little nervous at first and then it became a game. I usually have one minute to explain who I am, what the Rebuild Your Life Project is and how the job fair came to pass. Then I ask for participation on the spot. Usually I hear, "I have to check my my district or...

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Your World News Report - May 18, 2011

By Berlyne JulmisNews CoordinatorPrayer Saved PassengersCathay Flight CX715 in route to Indonesia had to divert back to Singapore for an emergency landing. 136 frightened passengers abroad the plane turned to prayer to get through this horrid ordeal—passengers reported that prayer and God calmed them. Fire Officials met the plane and sparks were reported coming from one of the plane’s engine. Rolls Royce the plane’s engine manufacture has launched an investigation.READ MORE Chief of IMF Incarcerated...

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REBUILD: Another Awesome Day

Today was an awesome day!I woke up, had breakfast and then set out to find more businesses to add to the Rebuild Your Life Job Fair for homeless women.It was ridiculously hot but I added one more business to the roster so I believe today was a good day! I spent the rest of the day making follow up phone calls to the people I met yesterday. I feel so good in my heart right now.I tried making a video about why Kanye West inspires me but I couldn't. It's weird. Every time I try to write about him or...

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REBUILD: Door to Door For The Rebuild Your Life Job Fair

Today was an awesome day!I woke up early to attend a wedding of a homeless couple I met, but it was canceled at the last minute. That didn't stop me from going door to door to 22 businesses to invite them to be a part of The Rebuild Your Life Job Fair.Most said they could not make a decision like that, but some were eager to get approval from their general and district managers in order to participate. I told them that even if they couldn't COME to the job fair, to please consider allowing me to...

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EDITORIAL: Graduates Moving Back Home in Record Numbers

By Christina FerminPolitics & Society ColumnistNothing screams failed economic policies than 85% of 2011 college graduates moving back home, because they are unemployed, underemployed or over burdened with debt. Currently the United States has about $900 billion dollars in student loan debt, since 1978 tuition has risen 900 percent! One third of college graduates will work a job that does not require a college degree, while roughly 10% of college graduates are unemployed. All while never really...

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REBUILD: I Went To Church

I spent the night with my boys last night.We got a hotel room and cuddled and wrestled and smiled and laughed.When I left them I was a little sad. I think it has to do with them driving away with their dad's new girlfriend. She's not as nutty as the last one. She takes better care of them and is nicer but at the same time I think I'm a bit jealous. I'm not jealous that she's with their daddy- she can have him and keep him the rest of her life- I think I'm jealous that she found someone who loves...

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