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Sydney Owen
Settling. And a Letter. Kinda. - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/02/25/settling-and-a-letter-kinda
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I've heard this conversation piece trailing around for some time now, on the Times and other blogs... But I think you nailed it when you said, ...MoreI've heard this conversation piece trailing around for some time now, on the Times and other blogs... But I think you nailed it when you said, what we want, at any given time, is not the same as what we'll want in 3, 5, or 10 years from now. And so I don't think that our notion of settling is static either; it will change as the things we want inevitably change. I guess the Atlantic article doesn't totally surprise me, because people have been settling, still settle, and will settle for years to come when it comes to the partners they choose to marry. I don't think there's anything wrong with that, if your desire for marriage, companionship, traditional family models outweighs your desire for the other stuff. If, at a certain point in your life, these things become more important, you just might find yourself "settling" or "compromising" or maybe we can just call it "choosing"!
But thanks for introducing me to the beautiful poem!
101 weeks ago
But thanks for introducing me to the beautiful poem!
101 weeks ago
Sophia A.:
Three things:
1. Thank you for writing this blog post...I have heard of that woman before and what her book is about and I was like "huh?!!" - ...MoreThree things:
1. Thank you for writing this blog post...I have heard of that woman before and what her book is about and I was like "huh?!!" - she is ridiculously confusing in her rambling and I think that she should do a better job of being clear of what she is advising those of us under the age of 30. As you said, our 'definition' of settling is constantly changing as we evolve, grow and learn about ourselves. What worked for 5 yr old me in making me really like a boy is quite different than what works for 24 yr old me, lol. I think that she is playing the victim and it is bothersome that she is gaining so much attention for not knowing herself well and blaming her current situation (that she COMPLETELY put herself in as to why she is single)...she is confused and I wish she would just be clear about that.
2. This poem is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for sharing...I think I am going to blog about it myself, lol...and I think it completely captures how our generation (at least what I have seen thus far) views life. All I want, and so many of my friends are the same, all I want is to live life to its fullest...to live with no regrets. Or at least if I have a regret, learn from it, grow and make my next batch of choices closer to what's in my soul. All we want is to be recognized as fully human and to recognize another in that same light...be it painful, beautiful, scary or exciting.
3. This blog post, amongst other ones I have read thus far...make me very happy to be a part of Brazen Careerist and to recognize that there are lots of other people out there with similar thoughts to my own...indicating that we are not alone or even on our own in this vast world called the 'real world'. Thanks and keep on writing! :-)
101 weeks ago
1. Thank you for writing this blog post...I have heard of that woman before and what her book is about and I was like "huh?!!" - ...MoreThree things:
1. Thank you for writing this blog post...I have heard of that woman before and what her book is about and I was like "huh?!!" - she is ridiculously confusing in her rambling and I think that she should do a better job of being clear of what she is advising those of us under the age of 30. As you said, our 'definition' of settling is constantly changing as we evolve, grow and learn about ourselves. What worked for 5 yr old me in making me really like a boy is quite different than what works for 24 yr old me, lol. I think that she is playing the victim and it is bothersome that she is gaining so much attention for not knowing herself well and blaming her current situation (that she COMPLETELY put herself in as to why she is single)...she is confused and I wish she would just be clear about that.
2. This poem is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for sharing...I think I am going to blog about it myself, lol...and I think it completely captures how our generation (at least what I have seen thus far) views life. All I want, and so many of my friends are the same, all I want is to live life to its fullest...to live with no regrets. Or at least if I have a regret, learn from it, grow and make my next batch of choices closer to what's in my soul. All we want is to be recognized as fully human and to recognize another in that same light...be it painful, beautiful, scary or exciting.
3. This blog post, amongst other ones I have read thus far...make me very happy to be a part of Brazen Careerist and to recognize that there are lots of other people out there with similar thoughts to my own...indicating that we are not alone or even on our own in this vast world called the 'real world'. Thanks and keep on writing! :-)
101 weeks ago
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Sydney Owen
Realizing Your Dreams: Unfiltered. - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/03/04/realizing-your-dreams-unfiltered
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Stepping back vs. Stepping forward: Unfiltered - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/03/08/stepping-back-vs-stepping-forward-...
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Sydney Owen
How to Be a Good Mentee: Unfiltered - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/02/13/how-to-be-a-good-mentee-unfiltered
Sydney Owen
PS I'm obsessed with mentoring - being a mentee and having mentors. Great group Ryan - I've written (and will continue to write about) mentors till I'm blue in the face!
Lindsey Donner:
Yes, do tell! This is a great (but nebulous) topic for young professionals who could use a mentor to help guide them. And it's so difficult to ...MoreYes, do tell! This is a great (but nebulous) topic for young professionals who could use a mentor to help guide them. And it's so difficult to figure out how and where to find one!
91 weeks ago
91 weeks ago
Gerard Francis Corbett:
If you are in the PR/communications field you can find a mentor at MoreIf you are in the PR/communications field you can find a mentor at http://www.prsa.org/jobcenter
91 weeks ago
91 weeks ago
Sydney Owen
Shameless #sxgeny plug - if you're going to be in Austin you should probably (read: definitely) make time for our panel on Monday. Five diverse and successful Gen-Y'ers talking about why we (gen-y) want to work "with" you vs. "for" you. 3/15 at 3:30 - room 10AB at the ACC. sxgeny.com for more deets!
Sydney Owen
How do you stand up for yourself? http://bit.ly/yDoS6
117 weeks ago from I am Gen Y
Sydney Owen
Standing up for yourself is great - but how are you approaching it? Passive-aggressive sucks, I think - read more here: http://bit.ly/yDoS6
Sydney Owen
Stand up for yourself, the right way. Read more here: http://bit.ly/yDoS6
Sydney Owen
New post about making sacrifices - what will you give up? Are there things you won't sacrifice? http://bit.ly/DDM6x
Sydney Owen
Latest: Sacrifices: Unfiltered - So what kinds of things do you sacrifice for your career? What kinds of things DON'T you sacrifice? http://bit.ly/DDM6x
Sydney Owen
New post about making sacrifices: http://bit.ly/DDM6x
118 weeks ago from I am Gen Y
JR Moreau:
I commend you on your commitment to focusing on your career rather than dating. However, don't forget to live a little when the opportunity ...MoreI commend you on your commitment to focusing on your career rather than dating. However, don't forget to live a little when the opportunity presents itself. I want to kick myself pretty hard whenever I miss a connection because my head is too far into my work.
118 weeks ago
118 weeks ago
Sydney Owen
New blog design, content, focus, well, everything. http://sydneyowen.com Sydney: Unfiltered.
Sydney Owen
Hey friends! Just wanted to give you a heads up - new blog design, new focus, new, well, everything at sydneyowen.com. Sydney: Unfiltered.
Sydney Owen
Lights, Camera, Action: Go vote for our #GenY SXSW panel http://bit.ly/L7bSo @elysa @spychresearch @sydneyowen @nishachittal @paughginney
128 weeks ago from I am Gen Y
Sydney Owen
Lights, Camera, Action: Go vote for our #GenY SXSW panel http://bit.ly/L7bSo @elysa @spychresearch @sydneyowen @nishachittal @paughginney
Sydney Owen
Lights, Camera, Action: Go vote for our #GenY SXSW panel http://bit.ly/L7bSo @elysa @spychresearch @sydneyowen @nishachittal @paughginney
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