Hidden Facts of Humans

What do resume's and grades reflect? Will it ever be capable of showcasing who we truly are? Do we simply just put a label or two on ourself, covering up other hidden talents or nonshowcased abilities we carry?

Usually on a resume, we put down our past careers, education, major/minor, language, groups/charity/organizations we are associated with, all on one sheet of paper to express who we are and what we do. When I have to update my resume for job searches and such, it gives me a headache. I don't believe one sheet of paper will do! If it's too long and too detailed, people get bored. If it's too concise, people think you have no experience. When I look at my resume, I automatically think to myself, there's so much more about me than what this paper states. This paper makes me look boring. All it is, is education in the industry and how you could possibly be a new associate at a company that has something to do with your studies.

What about your talents, your hobbies, and your personal and career goals? Some may say, it's none of the employers' business, but what if you'd like to use that to prove your worth and that you could contribute more in other ways that perhaps your job title doesn't allow you to do so?

For me, I'm currently working at an accounting firm as a CPA's assistant. I'd be labelled as a tax associate/payroll associate/bookkeeping associate/small business start ups associate/foreign start ups/international companies. In a concise way to sum it up, I do everything an accounting firm would have to do. I'm not a specialist in a specific field, as large companies would assign each associate, but rather the only reason why I must be knowledgable and professional in each specific accounting department is because if I don't do it, who will? Forces me to learn, good for me, good for the company, good for the clients.

But how about my goals and hobbies? I've been practicing yoga and pilates for years, more yoga now as I am so grateful to have found my favorite yoga instructor. A long term goal of mine is to become an motivating and inspirational yoga instructor myself one day. I used to do a lot of Zumba, but due to high demand and endless people cramming into a room and my time schedule, it has sadly come to a temporary halt. I love volunteering. I've been volunteering since I started high school, spending every Saturday afternoon at a convalescent hospital, and switching up Saturday mornings and Sundays with serving the homeless, working at the food bank, raise money for disaster relief, working with low income families to prepare their tax return, and such. Over the past year, I've been couponing for donations to charities and religious organizations. I know there are many strong opinions about couponers, but all I have to say is that if it's done legally and the manufacturers and stores and putting coupons out there, why not use it and help the people who truly need these necessities? It's all for a great cause and I make sure none of it is ever wasted.

I also help manage rental property, learn and experience how to fix things around the house, how to get the most out of Home Depot and DIY projects, and let's say that this weekend, I got my first electrical shock.

My immediate goal is to become a licensed CPA. I'm currently working and studying, and keeping myself sane by doing my hobbies on weekends or on any free time I have.

I do count my blessings each and every single day, and I'm grateful for having such loving friends and family. You can always count on them for support. With everything that is going on, no doubt, I find it tiring, stressful, but at the same time rewarding.

How do you uncover these hidden facts about yourself? Any tips on how to stay on top of everything? Methods that have worked or not worked?

Tiny Yet Tremendous

In today's post, I'd like to share with you a few things that make the work week go by much faster, and allows me to really relax after work. I love my job, but I work in a fairly rare environment where many times I find myself thinking about what to do after work to allow myself to call it a day. Amazingly, these little things have such a tremendous impact that make a week fly by.

1. Fairly Legal -- This is one of my favorite shows. First off, it's San Francisco! I love going back home (alright, I'm not from the city, but close enough to frequent there) and I often find myself looking up plane tickets to this amazing place I grew up in. This show does a great job showcasing the beautiful city that I absolutely adore. It raises some level of awareness of different struggles that people encounter and compromising solutions. I'm no lawyer or close to anything of that sort, but I like the idea of mediation. In my work, I work closely with a law firm next door as we share many of the same clients. Hung over from watching too much tv, but I'm always hoping to catch a glimpse of a case to see what it's like to be in a shoes of a lawyer and how they deal with these situations. 

2. The Big Bang Theory -- who doesn't love hilarious science nerds? My favorite is Sheldon. Never fail to bust out a good laugh.

3. The Gym -- The sauna and some cardio works wonders for the body. I used to go during my lunch hour, but now I indulge in this super Asian neighborhood with tons of Asian food left and right. I workout after I eat a light dinner and the sauna is just reeeelaxing and loosens up my tense shoulders and butt from sitting all day at the office.

4. Walking the dog -- I hate walking outdoors around the neighborhood, especially alone. But when you're walking your pet, it's just so much better, time flies, and you get something done.

5. Yoga -- All I have to say is that when you have found a great teacher, stick with him or her! Find one that suits you and your body will thank you.

What do you do that relaxes you and helps your work week move by faster?