My Personal Legend

Keep the money, the cars, and all the nice things. I can do without it. I have something better, a cleansed soul. I have a clear vision, and a clear understanding of what life means, and what life is all about. This week alone made me fully understand what's important to me, and what it is I've been looking for all this time. I traveled for so long, alone looking under every rock for some sort of clue to help me find it. When I initially found it, I didn't know what to do with it. It burned a hole in my pocket, just like money does, but this was a hotter burn. Water couldn't put it out. It's funny how thing take shape in life. I get knocked down, I get right back up and dust myself off. I've learned to better accept things, good or bad, things do happen for a reason. There is always a lesson learned. I just want to give back those same lessons that I've had to learn the hard way. I want to touch someones soul everyday. I've gone through plenty to be able to do that. Being where I am today, is nothing short of a miracle. I used to have this one way of thinking, nothing but negative thoughts, and negative ways of living. Negative thoughts and negative actions will lead to a negative lived life. I want to make sure I leave my mark when I'm gone. I want to be remembered as that person of good, that soothing person that made everyone in my life feel accomplished.

You get to a point in life when you're ready for the next serving of offerings. There is that feeling of your purpose not being complete, not finished, and unsolved like a jigsaw puzzle. It's easy to get into a comfort zone in life not wanting or seeing the need for change. It happens to many, and it's the fear of change that causes many of us to stay where we are and not want better. Sometimes you have to take a chance and step out of that comfort zone. Yes it is scary but that's what makes it exciting at the same time. Be unafraid, take chances, and go get more from life and what it has to offer. Paint your blank canvas, make it beautiful, make it yours. Jump over the many obstacles that will get in the way. They are supposed to be there. It's not supposed to be easy. It's the challenge that makes it all worth it. It's the falling down and getting up that teaches the lessons that are needed to move ahead. It's the failure and defeat that makes you appreciate what's at the end of the road. Go get your gold, have some elixir along the way.

I can see it as clear as day. My goal, my dreams, my life. I walked through hell to get here, but I made it, and ain't nobody taking my spot. I've worked to dam hard for this. There is no better feeling for me. Sure you need money to survive. You need money to live. This is better than having a million bucks. It's better than having the nicest car money can buy. You can't walk into a store and buy this. Success can be had with hard work, determination, and never giving up. When I'm told I can't have it makes me want it even more. I know why I'm here, and what my purpose in life is. I found my Personal Legend, and nothing makes me feel better than how I'm feeling right now at this moment. It took a long time, many years in fact. Everyone has their time. When I was ready, I went for it. I got kicked in the mouth, but I kick back. They told me I couldn't have it. Dam that. I told them I'm getting it like it or not. It all started when I walked through the doors of the main campus. The start of something special was about to happen, and I'm dam proud of myself and what I have accomplished, and what I have found out I'm capable of. I'm going to be a beast. Hello World, allow me to introduce myself. The name is Patrick. Afraid of nothing, and will be feared by most.

R.I.P......P

The vessel is gone 

But the soul remains

It was time to take away the pain

A man of few words

Often quiet but still heard

He never got mad 

Just disturbed

Loved by many 

He will be missed

Sickness took him quick

It was swift

When he laughed and joked

Your pants got soaked

He tickled you to death 

Made you choke

Big shoes to fill

He lived for the thrill

He'll look after everyone

Indeed he will

The Greater Good

Work for me is gratifying and rewarding. I work with high school students, and each day is different, exciting, and fulfilling. Young people, such as the students that I work with, have problems, get stressed, and deal with the everyday struggles as adults do. I feel elated at the end of everyday when I am able to help just one student. To see that young person smile does something to me. The fact that I was able to do that is enough gratitude in itself. I am very grateful to be in the position I am today. I wouldn't trade this job in for anything in the world. Being in college is allowing me to provide even more to my students than I already do. Don't get me wrong, some days can be hell, but it's those days that make me understand why it is I get up and go to work in the first place.

The hard work that goes into guiding and being there for my students is also very rewarding. I'm not sitting in front of a computer screen all day entering data, nor am I'm not making phone calls all day. Dealing with the day to day real life stuff is what it's all about for me. It's like getting full from a nice meal. It feels so good when I get in my car everyday to head home knowing that I help a student succeed both academically and personally. Nothing worth anything will come easy. I tell that to my students all the time. I push them to their limits, telling them to always want more. It's humbling and rewarding for me, and my students. It's worth it for me to wake up at 5:30 am each day to see my students, especially on Monday mornings. They can be tough, coming to school after the weekend. Something is bound to have happened that needs to be figured out. That's what keeps me coming back for more and more.

  

Look at that caption: Good vibes only. That's so powerful. It's so true. Positive attitudes, positive movements, and positive people will yield positive results in all walks of life. All of these positive things falls under having gratitude. Gratitude brings happiness. Gratitude is good for school. Gratitude is good for work. Showing gratitude in work, school, and everyday life is the way to be. I've been adjusting my own personal life to live this type of life. I bring this same positive attitude to the workplace. I spread this same new found joy that I've discovered throughout the school community. Students, staff and even the visitors that come in the building get some glee. I've been having many good days lately, and continue to keep it alive.

Skills

I'm ready to work 

Let's go 

The name is Patrick

So now you know

I got all the skills you need 

So please

I need this job

Yes indeed

I'm on a mission

See my ambition?

I'm winning and grinning

Pulled out the linen

I'm one of a kind

Speak my mind

I'm very qualified

Time to shine

My skills pay my bills

No frills

The interview went well

I'm thrilled