Almost anyone can be a blogger.
There are tons of things to blog about. I’m a writer and blogger and last
summer, with nothing but time on my hands between job hunting, (and plenty of
wallowing in self-pity while routinely watching The Fresh-Prince of Bel-Air reruns) I grew frustrated and felt
drawn to do something creative. I could think of no better way than to build a
platform for my writing through blogging. It’s only been a year but I’ve
enjoyed sharing different content on Making
Waves and having the opportunity to minister and connect with people
through my stories. I’m abundantly grateful that God trusts me with this and
even more touched by those who read the work and have even reached out to me
about different pieces shared. As a writer, there’s nothing more touching than
someone reaching out to you about how your words have expressed how they’ve
felt. Honestly, I’ve been scared to share different things on this blog, but
the stories I’ve been hesitant to share are usually the ones with the most
feedback and appreciation. And for that, I’m thankful and encouraged to share even
more with you all. I’m excited about Making
Waves and prayerfully hope to see its tides rise even higher. If you’re
interested in blogging, give it a try. You likely have something unique to share
with the world and all you have to do is make the decision to do something
about that. Make some waves.
As you embark on your career, I want you to know some things and stay woke about what you’ll be up against. Please understand that no matter what, you have value, and you matter. Always remember that. As progressive as this world and different workplaces may seem, every workplace has a culture. You’ll be in different places where a lot of people who don’t look like you will be in the room. But know that you belong in those rooms too. Spend some time observing and studying those spaces and learn as much as you can. There will be people you work with who will make presumptions about your competence, education, and ability to fulfill your job duties. There will be more who will think less of you because of the color of your skin and try to disqualify you the moment you make an error, mistake, or ask questions about things you may not understand. This will all feel uncomfortable and you may get insecure, feel like you’re all by yourself, and think you don’t belong there, but ride it out...