I use a few Mantras but this is one that I can call my very own-one that I invented. I love to learn something new every day,it's my mantra and it's very true!<br /> <br /> They (the infamous they) say that what's meant for you won't pass you by and that everything happens for a reason. Even though it took a really long time for me to actually believe it, it IS actually true. Another relevant quote, you don't know how much you miss it, until it's gone!<br /> <br /> I have worked since I was a young teenager; started off babysitting my cousins in the summers, then the local take-out and then I got a real job after I left MUN (Memorial University of Newfoundland) and came to Toronto. I did work in a Donut Shop first for a short time on my arrival, but that didn't last too long until I landed my job at a company I would work my way up in. As I mentioned in one of my previous posts Tales From Away~A NLer living in Ontario-My 1st blog and my Compass Newspaper article Looking for work a new frontier, my company of 25 years moved 80% of it's office staff back to the US. So I had to find a new job and trust me, it wasn't an easy task at all.<br /> <br /> One can be over qualified and under qualified for jobs out there. While I was looking for an office job (because I didn't want to lose my acquired skills), I even took on a cleaning lady job this past summer. And let me tell you, even though it's hard work and not much pay, I'm really really glad I tried it. I learned a lot from those talented hard working ladies-they taught me how to clean my house properly and thoroughly. I made some new friends and I learned some new skills-some new skills that saves me time and money with my own house. I wasn't cut out for it, my heart wasn't into it, but no regrets and I'm glad I tried it.<br /> <br /> I've recently started a wonderful office contract job for a luxury cosmetic's company and so far I am loving it. I can't believe how much I've learned in the past three weeks. I feel like a sponge some days, absorbing as much knowledge as my brain can handle. I am a little weary and scared of new technology and change, but I know that I have to roll with it and I will benefit from it in the end. I really appreciate getting up early in the morning these days and I can't wait to go to work to see what new things I will learn.<br /> <br /> That's also why I like taking courses, to learn new things. A former co worker expressed how he liked taking courses for the same reasons and to always better and improve oneself. I have mentioned before on a previous blog how I love the interaction and hearing different opinions of all the students of different ages and ethnicities. I plan to always make time in my life to take courses and improve myself-easier said than done I know but we have to push ourselves.<br /> <br /> My advice is to take as many courses as you can, to keep your mind strong<br /> <br /> I am and I hope I always will be an eternal student. I also hope I will continue to love to learn something new every day!<br /> <br /> Take care (&amp; continue to learn new things) and all the best~Celeste   Submitted By: Alicia "Celeste" Loughrey