Hot Topic of the Month - November 2008

Image is defined in Webster's Dictionary as a mental picture of something; conception; idea; impression. In this case the mental picture is the impression your image have left on someone mind. You only have one chance to make a first impression but everyday you have a chance to make a lasting impression. Your image is vital to your success and the realization of your dreams! To prove the point...how many makeover shows are on television these days? Not that you just need to be beautiful or even pretty but these shows brings out the fact that you should also dress, talk, and improve yourself to be successful in life and to be taken seriously. Do you work on your image as part of your goals to be successful or to realize your dreams? Do you think your image is as important as education or experience? Do you know that your image carries over to your friendships and relationships and the success you have in them? Do you carry yourself with integrity, self-assurance, dignity, calmness and composure? Ask yourself how do your image reflect to others? Is it positive or negative? Looking at your own image, be honest, if you were someone else would you promote you or hire you or offer you a chance to represent the company you work for? Let us know what you think.

Hot Topic of the Month - October 2008

Friendship is one of the most valuable assets one can have. The bible states at Proverbs 18:24 that"there exists a friend sticking closer than a brother". It also shares that "bad associations spoil useful habits" at 1 Corinthians 15:33. These points question what is the difference between a true friend and an associate? Should your mate be your friend first? Do you know how to make and keep a good friend? If you are young should your parents have a say in who you are friends with? Are you friends with someone for the right reasons? Are you friend worthy? Shares your thoughts with us. Also share with us some of your great friendship stories. Make sure you give details on how you met and how long you have been friends.

Hot Topic of the Month - September 2008

School is in! You are in college now tasting your new found freedom and in a new city with limited or no family and/or friends around...Or all your friends from grammer school are going to a different high school because your family have moved or decided to place you in another school...What do you do? How do you start over? Where do you go from here? Are you apprehensive or nervous? Do you live with a stranger now defined as a room-mate in a dormitory? How do you handle the new teachers, professors, and/or advisors that expect so much from you now? Is the transition from preteen to teen or teen to adult blowing you away? Share your stories with us. Let us know how you are handling things or not handling things. Send advice or ask for suggestions.

Hot Topic of the Month August 2008

Do you know how to get out or get help if you are in an abusive situation? It is various types of abuse including but not limited to verbal, mental, physical, and sexual. It can be a bully in school or a boyfriend beating you up or someone you trust touching you in an improper manner or someone sent you an soliciting email or even rape. Do you know the warning signs? Would you tell even if they tell you not to tell? Would you be scare to tell if they threatened you or your family if you told?