I think a change will do you good

An awful lot has changed since the last time I posted on this blog. I have since graduated from college with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism Public Relations and five minors-- Spanish, Music, Marketing, Small business management & entrepreneurship, and business general studies. While I had been applying for numerous jobs during my final semester of undergrad, unfortunately none of them panned out. I am not allowing myself to be discouraged. I have absolute faith that, when the time is right, a job opportunity will appear!

In the meantime, I have been working my tail off. I continue to work part-time for Emmis Communications doing radio/broadcast promotional events. Recently, I learned how to operate the sound board and have picked up a "board op" shift on Saturday nights. The timing of the available shift is not ideal, but my mother taught me never to turn down a job. Additionally, I am now working part-time for our family business, filling in a few employment gaps, if you can call it that. I work on doctor credentialing, social media, blogging, and am in the process of creating a continuing education program for our store employees.

While all of this stuff keeps me pretty busy, I always make time for what I love. I have picked up an opportunity to do some freelance social media implementation and planning. This opportunity is incredibly exciting and gives me a chance to work on promoting the platforms and tools I love.

All in all, I can safely say that life is good right now. I'm getting some relevant work experience under my belt (some work being more relevant to my :hopeful: future career than others), keeping myself busy, and making some money! Can't complain. Additionally if you have any recommendations for social media monitoring tools that you use, let me know! I love learning about new ways to track social progress!

Life update--One month left, and counting!

With one month separating me from the grown up world, or "real life," I figured that it would be the perfect opportunity for a life update. Since my last blog, a lot has happened. I had the opportunity to attend the South by Southwest (SXSW) interactive festival, I corrected a lot of negative steps I had previously taken in my life, said goodbye to my first vehicle, and purchased a second, brand new car.

All of these changes are more or less forcing me to realize that, as adults, we are forced to truly consider the decisions we make. Now more than ever, the choices I make will impact my future. Fortunately, attending SXSW was a great decision that provided me with many networking opportunities. By correcting the negative steps I had previously taken, I'm back on track to pursue my dreams and do the things I've dreamt of doing, without consequence to others. Even the switch to a more reliable car (p.s. I love my new Honda Accord coupe. Not sure how I lived without it!) has been a decision that impacted my future by influencing my credit, my ability to travel, the places I can move, etc.

As I go through the motions of finding a "big kid job," it scares me to realize that my future is in my own hands. The last semester of college is more or less irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. My teachers have one last shot to try to influence me, but chances are good that my mind has been made up already. Generally, my grades are set, my knowledge base is established, and I'm inches from the transition from student to professional adult. Any last words? Yes, let's not rush it. I plan to take time to consider the decisions I make from now on. Cheers to making good choices!