Do New Yorkers Smile at Strangers?
On July 15th I was incredibly nervous. Why, do you ask? Because I was walking the streets of New York City trying to find my way to meet one of my new co-workers, Jake. While walking six blocks on my own, I decided to be my normal self by smiling and waving to random people. […]
How “Better Together” Has Shaped My Journey
Heart pounding, sun beaming down, thousands of faces rushing past you, and enormously tall skyscrapers looming overhead, welcome to New York City. Amidst the overcrowded city streets and fast moving traffic lights, I found myself simultaneously overwhelmed and excited. I had NO IDEA what to expect when I was hired to be an intern at Swift […]
“I Know CPR if You Need it!” – Community in Crisis
“…and all the other saints who have …” -GASP!- Ten people stand up at once and the priest stops the prayer as we all turn to look at the pews on the right. “IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?” “I know CPR if you need it!” A few people stand up and head over to […]
5 Ways to Put Some Hope Back in the World
It’s safe to say that we all need a little hope, love, and happiness right now, given that our country and our world feel crazier than ever. Despite the fact that very troubling news keeps breaking, I have found myself surprised to see positivity and compassion rise out of these ashes. I have been inspired […]
Top 5 Tips For Starting & Ending An Internship On A Good Note
At the time of writing this, I am about to end an internship where over the 6 month period the individuals I have worked with have become like a family to me. So how did that happen and over just a 6 month period? Here are 5 tips for starting & ending an internship on a good […]
How I Pageant Waved My Way to a Family
Last week was Miss New Jersey week! For most people reading that, it will mean nothing, but for me, it’s an annual family reunion… At the age of 11, I competed in my first pageant. My sportswear outfit was magenta, my gown was teal, I tap danced to “This Joint is Jumpin’” in a red and […]
Time flies when you are having fun! – Dakota’s Internship Reflection
So, I really did not want to write this post because I knew as soon as I sat down and wrote my internship reflection, it would be almost time for me to leave the Swift Kick team. However, I want the two new interns to have just as awesome an experience as I did, so […]
Finding The Good, Even On a Bad Day
Yesterday I had a really bad day, from my car’s battery dying to getting the worst headache I have ever had. It was an extremely bad day. However, thanks to a few individuals that demonstrated the core values of Swift Kick, I was saved from my miserable day. My friend Ann came to my rescue by […]
5 Ways to Make Your Graduating Seniors Feel Appreciated
Every day, I use an orange highlighter to check off my to-do list during work at Swift Kick HQ. It makes me smile to use it because where it came from means so much more than an average highlighter. I can still remember my friend Rachel, at my last club meeting ever, saying Did you […]
C-O-M-M-U-N-I-T-Y
No matter what it is that brought you to your current community: passion, interest, language, love, friends or simply a whim, you are part of something special. What does your C-O-M-M-U-N-I-T-Y stand for? Connection to each other and the larger community If you think about it, every group and relationship you are a part of is a community […]