Ignite your potential
Reading is one of my favorite past times. It seems like my enthusiasm for reading grew exponentially after I graduated college. I now have more time to read books that I want to read, instead of those assigned to me. These are some of the books on my bookshelf:
BIOGRAPHIES
Sacred Hoopsby Phil Jackson
BUSINESS
If you want to be rich, don’t go to school by Robert Kiyosaki
Complete Idiot’s Guide to Personal Finance in your 20′s and 30′s by Sarah Young Fisher
Rich Women by Kim Kiyosaki
Ask yourself important questions
What do you want to do with your life? What experience do you hope to gain? Where do you want to live? What is your desired salary to live your idea of a quality life? What is your salary in your field? Part-time or full-time? Benefits? Want to travel? Promotional opportunity? What special skills do you have? Credentials? Special perks?
Although I was born and raised in America, my parents have kept me in touch with my Japanese culture. One of the Japanese holidays we celebrate is Hinamatsuri (Girl’s day), also known as momo-no-sekku (festival of peach blossoms) on March 3rd. There are several components to this festival.
Display
Before March 3rd, we put out a display of dolls called the Hina Ningyo on red platforms, as pictured below. The two dolls on the top platforms are replicas of the ancient emperor and empress. On the lower platforms are the subordinates. There are many different kinds of displays and this is just one style. Legend has it that if it this display is not put away after March 3rd, the single daughter can never get married.
