When I was working in the corporate sector, I held a series of jobs. Strung together they constructed a fairly successful career. Yet, there was always something missing. I always ended my day feeling unfulfilled and drained. Never did I feel like I was making a positive impact on someone’s life. In fact, I often felt like I was harming others, perpetuating their exploitation. Yeah, I know. It sounds a bit “down with The Man”.  You just see a lot of distasteful things in corporate immigration legal work, things that turn your stomach and make you question your own ethical foundation.

I am extremely grateful that God placed an “opportunity” at my feat last August. While the layoff was initially a shock, it has truly turned into a blessing far beyond my own comprehension.  After several months on unemployment, I began to panic. I had placed 30+ job submissions for every position under the sun and became increasingly concerned with the lack of call-backs.  I finally got a few call backs early November.  I came across an extremely intimidating job posting was I was preparing for one of my interviews. My first reaction was to not apply even though the mission of the organization was something I had been long interested in. After some prodding and coaxing from friends (Monica and Alexis), I finally submitted my application. Less than 24 hours later I received a call from the office manager requesting an interview for the following Monday.  Three weeks later I had a job offer.

So, here I am. My personal activism has blended with my professional activism.  I have yet to figure out how much it should influence content on TDP.  I’ve refrained from blogging about it too much, but I would like to. I’ve tended to blog more about my spiritual journey which resonates even less with this blog’s mission and themes. I have been struggling with maintaining some sort of consistency on TDP – primarily thematically.  Blogging is a form of therapy for me. The fragmentation is a reflection of that.  My life isn’t one dimensional – no one’s is. Perhaps the struggle for balance is futile as balance isn’t possible. I wonder if I have been trying to force a circle into a square peg (or however that saying goes).

My faith and sexuality is just as fair game as my racial or ethnic identity. In reality, TDP is about me, my life. So on a very basic level, everything is free game.  I want to write more about my job – or rather, more about my reactions to what I am learning. I what to document my goals and successes (and failures) professionally, while also delving into my challenges of faith (not sure what else to call it).  And of course I want to continue talking about race, ethinicity and culture – diversity, as that is what shapes such a large portion of my life. It may seem disjointed, but taken holistically, it tells a complete story….of me!

On some level I envisioned that this would evolve into a theme-specific blog. I am coming to realize that this particular model may not work for me – it’s far too constricting for a personal blog.  So, I am not exactly sure where I am going with  “The Diversity Projekt” – but I can say that it will show a bit more about who I am.

I hope that you will stick around to see what happens!