Great Advice from an Unlikely Source

Hey everyone, first I want to apologize for neglecting my blog the last few days. Since I last wrote I have made it safely to DC and I am attempting to get back into DC grove (traffic, and happy hours in all). Everything is going well; I have had the opportunity to catch up with Tiffanie and Amanda and despite not living in the same city for two years our friendship is as strong as when I left. What isn’t as strong is my faith in the decision to pursue another career outside of television reporting. Over the past few weeks I have been going back and forth about whether I should pursue only reporting jobs because in my own words, “If it was going to happen, it would have worked out by now.”

Today I was having that same thought when I went to the career center in DC to print out a few resumes and search for jobs (the career center is free, if you’re not working check one out in your area http://does.dc.gov/does/cwp/view,a,1233,q,538261,doesNav,%7C32064%7C.asp). While there a guy (who I suspect was on drugs and homeless) began talking to me about my job search. I filled him in on my lay off and why I came to DC to look for a job. He asked me if I had any of my work so I pulled my tape up on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/Toledobison) and he took a look. Then he said to me, “Girl you got it, that’s what you need to do. Why you applying for these other jobs.” I went on to explain to my new friend how hard the news business is, and how after two years in Lima filled with backstabbing and petty arguments with various coworkers I was no longer sure if television is what I wanted to do. Then he told me, “God is going to work it out. When you got a gift he will work things out for you.” Everyone knows I come for a family of strong Christians and I have heard this from everyone (especially my mom) but to hear it from someone so down on his luck made me rethink my attitude and my .

I have always wanted to be a television reporter and I was so full of energy when I began reporting. That’s why this week, thanks to my homeless best friend I am going to reclaim that enthusiasm energy and go towards my goals with with full steam. Because as my homeless friend told me, “If someone knocks you down and kicks you, you got to get up swinging. "

Love,
Ashley

Need a new job or keep the one you have....Get a man (or woman)!

Hey guys and girls I finally have some good news to report on the job front. No, I didn’t get a job, but a recent survey has me thinking that maybe I should spend the same amount of time looking for a new boyfriend as I look for my next job. Why should I dedicate more time to my search for Mr. Right?

Well a study released this week by Chemistry.com found that, quality time with your mate can lead to the corner office. How can having a significant other help you at work? Dr. Helen Fisher who conducted the study found those compliments your boyfriend or girlfriend gives you can help to boost your confidence... and a confident person makes a confident and productive worker. Don’t believe me-Check out the study is below.

Ashley

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http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/32400529#32400529


DALLAS, Aug. 13 -- According to research from Chemistry.com's chief scientific advisor Dr. Helen Fisher, success in the bedroom could lead to an upper hand in the boardroom. Dr. Fisher, a renowned biological anthropologist, found that increased sexual activity may lead to an improvement in problem-solving, confidence and teamwork.

In addition to being great exercise and a stress reliever, sex triggers the release of a number of valuable brain chemicals," said Dr. Fisher. "From improved problem-solving as a result of heightened dopamine levels, to enhanced teamwork skills due to a flood of oxytocin -- there are a number of positive benefits which can improve performance in the workplace."
The following is a sample of Dr. Fisher's study:

Problem-solving - The dopamine rush one gets from sex is associated with improved creativity, so it's likely that those who have regular sex are more creative at work, resulting in fresh ideas to solve difficult problems.

Teamwork - After sex, men and women receive a boost of oxytocin and vasopressin, the chemicals that generate feelings of trust, attachment and calm. Thus, those who have regular sex are likely to feel more cooperative and agreeable, traits essential to working as a business team.

Confidence - Sex also drives up testosterone, which can give men and women feelings of competence, self-confidence and well-being. In higher doses it can also trigger feelings of competitiveness, which helps boost productivity in the office.
Dr. Fisher's research focused on a sample of 40,000 people on Chemistry.com: 56 percent were female and the average age of participants was 37 years.
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