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SEITU JONES, CONTINUED<br />
Then there’s persistence. You’ve got to<br />
stay at it, over and over and over again.<br />
Apply for everything. You don’t get<br />
anything unless you apply for the<br />
fellowships and the requests for proposals.<br />
Apply over and over, until it happens.<br />
You’re going to have to take risks. You<br />
interview for this $500,000 commission,<br />
or even a $500 commission, and folks are<br />
going to ask you, Can you do this? So<br />
what do you say? You say over and over<br />
again, I can do that. No problem. You’ve<br />
got to take risks and do it with<br />
confidence. But you don’t get the<br />
confidence unless you do it over and over<br />
again. That’s persistence. All this stuff is<br />
connected in some way.<br />
What about the people part?<br />
There’s no way I could have done this by<br />
myself. I always had to rely on<br />
community support. I had a whole slew<br />
of people who helped me or encouraged<br />
me. Sometimes that was what I needed to<br />
keep going.<br />
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Choosing A Friend<br />
Ask the Animal Humane Society Outreach<br />
How do I pick the right pet?<br />
Getting a pet is an<br />
exciting time. You’ll<br />
want to consider how<br />
much time you can give<br />
to your new friend. A<br />
dog with more energy<br />
may be suitable if you take daily walks<br />
already. Some pets require a large financial<br />
commitment for grooming, boarding, or vet<br />
care. A rabbit will probably cost less overall<br />
than a dog. Pets like birds and reptiles require<br />
special knowledge and care and may not be<br />
suitable for younger or new pet owners.<br />
Are you outgoing and busy? A shy dog or cat<br />
won’t be a good fit. Do you want an active pet<br />
that you can take places and do things with?<br />
Or do you want a calm pet that will curl up on<br />
the couch with you? A senior pet may be a<br />
good choice if you want a snuggle buddy! Don’t<br />
forget to look into licensing and permit<br />
requirements for type and number of pets in a<br />
household. Call or text animal trainers Katie<br />
& Elise at 651-802-8246 for more free tips<br />
through the Outreach program of Animal<br />
Humane Society!<br />
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018<br />
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