Blog topic # 1: Culture Shock

Moving to New York City totally changed my life. The city's fast paced lifestyle with its hustling and bustling personality shocked me down to my core. People everywhere is always in a rush; yet it seemed as if everyone was moving in sync like a ballerina dance. I thought that this fast paced lifestyle only existed on the streets but once I started working, I realized I was wrong. Everyone was working like every duties needed to be completed yesterday. There is always a deadline that must be met or else suffer the consequences of failure. Work is very demanding and time is of the essence.

Unlike back in my home country, the case is totally opposite. Life in the Philippines is slow-paced and more relaxed. People are not as pressured as they are here. Though there are deadlines to be met, it could be completed the following day without any repercussions from your superiors. It is rare to be in office past your regular working hours.

In spite of the hectic lifestyle, I've learned to love living in New York City. It made my living experience a memorable and exciting one

Desiderata

I just wanted to share my all-time favorite poem written by Max Ehrmann. I hope you guys would love it as much as I loved it :)

Desiderata
by: Max Ehrmann

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence. 

As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story. 

Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. 

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism. 

Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass. 

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself. 

You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. 

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul. 

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

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Let me start by introducing myself...

My name is Angelica Anonas Ramos. I'm a senior at Baruch College, taking up Finance and Investments. I aspire to become an investment banker after I finish my degree at Baruch. I love to cook, bake, travel and go shopping during my free time. I also love to hang out with family and friends.

I'm really looking forward to this semester. I can feel that my Management class will be a fun and interesting one.