Starting Your Dreams Later In Life and Embracing the Detour

Jenee Darden speaking at Creative Mornings I know it's been a while since I've posted anything but that's because of my job. I'm working as a reporter covering Oakland and I host an arts segment on the radio where I get to interview amazing artists from around the Bay Area. Plus I'm publicizing my book  and building my speaking career!  You know what's funny? I thought this would all happen by the time I was 27-30.  Nope. That wasn't God's plan for me. I'm finally beginning to do the things I've wanted to do and I'm almost 40 years old. Some people reading this who are 40 will say 40 is still young. But some younger people reading may think 40 is nearly ancient. But I'm writing this post for those who like me, thought their career and personal dreams would come true much early in life. I'm here to tell you not to give up.  You know, death inspires life. A number of my relatives and friends have passed away, ranging in
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Check My Article About UC San Diego on Huffington Post

Please go to Huffington Post to read my response to the campus climate at UC San Diego.

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This is my first piece for the Huffington Post. And the picture to the left is one of my favorites shots of the protests. Photographer Don Barletti snapped it. You can see more at the Los Angeles Times website.

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  1. AnonymousMarch 17, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Have you edited the incorrect facts out of your article yet?

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