Four weeks from tomorrow is my last day of work. Four weeks from Friday will be my last roommate dinner. Four weeks from Saturday will be my last day in DC. So the DC experience is almost over - I have started Christmas shopping, picked my classes for last semester and started planning graduation, so not only is the semester over, but college is almost over...I am going to take a few moments to take some deep breaths...and now, I am back.
So before I spend time reflecting on my experiences and being all mushy-gushy...I want to do a traditional thanksgiving post of what I am thankful for this year:
I am thankful for...
Family, Health, Love, Democracy, Life, The Holiday Season, My Gut, Friends, Friends who are like Family, Christmas music, Wine (red, white, slightly too pink...whatever), TCU Football, Uncle Bob, Fans, Taylor Swift, TCU Alumni, the color Purple, Laughing, Peak Foliage, History, Vision, Socks, Pixar, Number Cruncher, Washington Post Top Ten, Luck, Sei, Glee, Growth, Recovery, Pumpkins, White Chili, Austin, New Orleans, Extended Family of Friends who are like Family, Chocolate Pie, Direction, DC, Support, Compassion, Strength, BBM, Zip Car, Water, Light, Sunflowers, Mistakes, Cabs, Parents, Pictures, Humor, Theaters, the Ability to Listen, nude shoes, visiting friends, cupcakes, water fronts, experiences that pushed me out of my comfort zone, karoke, chapstick, Sophia Kinsella, Creativity, Intelligence, Common Sense, Talent, Pumpkin Pie, Credit Cards, Brothers, Education, Scarfs, Funny Girl, Change, Mexican Food, Safety, Disagreements, Candles, Paula Deen, Opportunity, Challenges, Familiarity, Netflix, Dutches, Frozen Yogurt, Big Beds (that dont even have to be bed bug resistent), Drops of Jupiter, social media, cookie dough, sarcasm, hope...
I wish everyone a loving and peaceful holiday - Happy Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
I'm a big kid now.
This semester has been a tease. After about 15 years of schooling, I was ready to jump on the real-world band wagon of earning a salary, paying bills and planning out my 401k...and part of me still is. But the other part of me wants to remain comfortable and protected in the arms of college.
Obviously torn, this semester hasn't done much to alleviate this inner conflict. On one side, I am working every day, attending happy hours, being social on the weekends, cooking dinner and carving pumpkins (we did this just last night so it is fresh in my mind...) - everything I would equate with a "grown-up" lifestyle. The other side: attending class two nights a week, writing papers, taking mid-terms (granted, it is a take-home test), going to mandatory programing and picking classes for my spring semester....well, all that reminds me I am still a student above everything else.
But I went on a job interview this week - like a job job interview...and suddenly reality hit. I am no longer in the comforting arms of college. I have to make decisions. Like life altering decisions. I have to begin my career. The career I have been working towards for (at least) the past four years. And no matter how much planning and thinking I do, there is still part of me that is jumping off the cliff without looking beforehand...and anyone who knows me, knows that is NOT how I operate.
Speaking of this week - apparently I pissed off some one in the Karma department off, because I swear I took one step forward and THREE steps back this week. I ran into people I didn't need to (ever!), had alcohol poured on me, lost my debit card, my car didn't start in Cleveland the morning of my interview (granted, it was frickin' 26 degrees - I wouldn't start either...), disagreements, misunderstandings, wishing I could be there for the people I love, out of the blue phone calls...I mean really. This all started a week ago yesterday - so I am hoping the worst is over and I can continue on with my life...knock on wood, throw salt behind your left shoulder, keep your fingers crossed and maybe, just maybe go ahead and sacrifice something (although, after taking a class about Peaceful Solutions to Violence - maybe sacrifice an article of clothing...my professor wouldn't like me calling for people to commit a violent act and he kinda controls my grade...).
So I guess, I am a big kid now - looking for a job and hoping to find a balance between what I need and what I want. Scary stuff, but thank goodness we have entered the holiday season - Christmas music makes everything better! OR Taylor Swift's new album. I LOVE IT - which doesn't surprise me, Tay-Tay got me through some rough times before, she just knows what's going on. If you get a chance, listen to "Back to December"...just sayin'.
Obviously torn, this semester hasn't done much to alleviate this inner conflict. On one side, I am working every day, attending happy hours, being social on the weekends, cooking dinner and carving pumpkins (we did this just last night so it is fresh in my mind...) - everything I would equate with a "grown-up" lifestyle. The other side: attending class two nights a week, writing papers, taking mid-terms (granted, it is a take-home test), going to mandatory programing and picking classes for my spring semester....well, all that reminds me I am still a student above everything else.
But I went on a job interview this week - like a job job interview...and suddenly reality hit. I am no longer in the comforting arms of college. I have to make decisions. Like life altering decisions. I have to begin my career. The career I have been working towards for (at least) the past four years. And no matter how much planning and thinking I do, there is still part of me that is jumping off the cliff without looking beforehand...and anyone who knows me, knows that is NOT how I operate.
Speaking of this week - apparently I pissed off some one in the Karma department off, because I swear I took one step forward and THREE steps back this week. I ran into people I didn't need to (ever!), had alcohol poured on me, lost my debit card, my car didn't start in Cleveland the morning of my interview (granted, it was frickin' 26 degrees - I wouldn't start either...), disagreements, misunderstandings, wishing I could be there for the people I love, out of the blue phone calls...I mean really. This all started a week ago yesterday - so I am hoping the worst is over and I can continue on with my life...knock on wood, throw salt behind your left shoulder, keep your fingers crossed and maybe, just maybe go ahead and sacrifice something (although, after taking a class about Peaceful Solutions to Violence - maybe sacrifice an article of clothing...my professor wouldn't like me calling for people to commit a violent act and he kinda controls my grade...).
So I guess, I am a big kid now - looking for a job and hoping to find a balance between what I need and what I want. Scary stuff, but thank goodness we have entered the holiday season - Christmas music makes everything better! OR Taylor Swift's new album. I LOVE IT - which doesn't surprise me, Tay-Tay got me through some rough times before, she just knows what's going on. If you get a chance, listen to "Back to December"...just sayin'.
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