Graduation... Good? Yes? No? IDK!

Kyle Hoedl just spoke to my Professional Presentation Skills class on ow to use social media to market yourself to potential employers. While he provided some great information, he stressed me out! I know that internships are great, and I know that they provide real world experience, which is what employers are looking for. I get it. But what about those of us that have actually worked to put ourselves through school? I haven't had an internship, but I do have 3 years of hard work in the real world. Where does that put me in the job search? It is so disheartening to hear that not only do you have to have an internship to get a job, but now you have to have an internship to get an internship! How do you start any more? Well I'm starting by working hard in school and at my job. I am applying for several Marketing positions within Verizon so wish me luck! They are both great opportunities. I am qualified for both, and I know the industry well. I'm looking forward to a response.

As for the rest of my day, I have another campaigns meeting. I filled in for Bre today and met with the Planning Directors today to compile research into our Fact Books. That was fun to see what the other functional groups are doing. We have a lot of research. I am excited about our final product. Tonight I am meeting with the Pink Team for the first time. We're meeting at my place so I have to run and get some juice/pop/cookies so I can be a good hostess. I am excited to start working as a team.

This semester is lots of work but so much fun at the same time. I know I am getting prepared for the real world, and that's why I am enjoying it! I also encourage everyone to get a Twitter. I love social media.

Expensive Week

Yes, I got a speeding ticket. No, I am not happy about it. I got it Friday night on Mass. Street. I was going 40 in a 30.... yes, I know it sounds like I was totally being a speed demon, but it's so easy right there! I know two other people that have gotten tickets in the same spot... I mean, why is there a 30 mph speed limit on a four lane road? No good reason.... Oh well, I am just going to consider it a donation to the City.

I'm still getting used to this computer. These 'hot corners' things are a bit touchy but useful. I've been watching some tutorials on cs4, but I don't have any pictures on here so I've yet to actually try anything out. Money well spent, right? I am working out a way to get all of my info and pictures transferred off of my old computer, well... let's say previous computer because she isn't really old... and onto this new computer so I can edit pics and post!

Speaking of pictures, I took some cute ones of Macy to post on here.... However I always forget my dad has an xD memory card and not SD. That means I couldn't transfer the pics onto my computer to show you. Have no fear though, I'll take more. I really am in love with this little girl. I am now calling her my dauger... get it? Hahaha, yeah, I'm a little creepy, but I can't help it. Macy is starting to like Blake more and more, and well, I'd like to think she's making progress with Jon.

Tangent: Is it normal to name inanimate objects? Tangent #2: Is a car considered an inanimate object? I mean, it does move. And according to my parents, sometimes they move on their own without any provocation (that's how my car was allegedly wrecked into the trees at my parents').
OK, back to T1. Today at work I was mentioning how LaFonda the Honda does great in the snow, and then came the conversation about whether or not it's normal to name things like cars, phones, computers, etc. I thought it was normal, but then I thought it could just be one of those weird things my sister and I did/do. A HS-aged girl was there, and she said that all her friends had their cars named so I thought it may be a generational thing.... but some of my co-workers thought that was totally off seeing as they "would never name a car." So the question remains... is it normal?
Brody Jenner thinks so. Mid-convo at work, Twitter came to my aid.... Mr. Jenner tweeted about naming his new '68 Charger (if my memory serves me).. proving that people do, in fact, name their cars.... even boys... semi-famous boys....

Also, here's another rant of mine. Okay, Zarate sisters, don't be mad.... What is up with Kim Kardashian being the executive producer of a TV show??? Now, I may be a bit biased, but come on! There are so many people that are working so hard to get a job like that that are quite possibly more qualified, and she gets it. Yes, Blake's major is probably skewing my opinion, but I just think it's a bit ridic. I actually saw and article/comment (I get my info all mixed up these days) about how the Kardashian girls have just been working SOOOO hard, and that their hardwork is finally paying off for them... Now, feel free to scold me, but get real. I would love to travel around and make appearances all over the country... I don't know if I'd call that hard work though... OK, I'm done.

Well, I must say thanks to Andrea for tipping me off to a great new site that helps me personalize my blog. Decisions, decisions I must say. Also, everyone should follow my Mom's blog because she's the bomb. And if she has followers, she'll HAVE to update!

Mac the Computer

Today I am welcoming Mac into my life. Mac my new computer that is. My other computer has been having a few issues lately, and yesterday my power cord officially kicked the bucket. Today I bought my first Mac. I got a MacBook Pro and so far I am liking it. It's a change, but I'm not entirely Mac illiterate. I got Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium which includes InDesign, Photoshop and Dreamweaver among other things. I hope to take an hour a week to play around on these so I am a pro by the time I am a graduate.

That's all for now. I just had to share.

Back to Blogging

Hello there.

I am back in the blogosphere! My blog may or may not be as exciting as before.... seeing as I am in America this time! Have no fear, life through my eyes is never boring. Hopefully my blog will help you see that.

I have my best friend Lisa to thank for this blog. Yes you, Lisa. Though she doesn't know it, she is the reason I just started up this blog. I was reading her blog about moving to NYC and wanted to comment on it. However, I didn't want to do so anonymously. My course of action was to start my own blog. So, thanks Lisa. (She can't take all the credit though. I have been considering starting a blog, she just gave me no choice.)

My current situation is as follows. I am graduating in May. My current course load is a little heavier than usual, but I am loving it. I am excited/anxious/taken aback by my fast-approaching graduation date. I can't believe these last four years have flown by so fast. It's been a treat though, I have to say. I am looking for jobs all over the country right now. I've been conjuring up plans with Lisa to move to NYC, dreaming of moving to Chicago, and considering staying right here at home. At this point in time, my life has no real direction which is exciting and a bit unnerving. I'm realizing though, that I will be successful wherever I land. It just may take me a little longer than I'd like to land there.

OK, now for the great news! I got a new dog named Macy that is the current love of my life. I will post pictures as soon as I have some on my camera. My cell phone is making all other cameras in my life obsolete, but I'll have to get back in photographer mode so you all can see my little girl. Yes, I am a bit obsessed. She is my baby. Macy's story is a bit unique. She was bought by my boyfriend Blake's roommate, Jon. He really wanted a dog at the time, and I wanted the perks of a dog without the commitment seeing as my life has no direction as stated above. Well, we adopted Macy, and I was going to be the stepmom. That didn't necessarily work out. Macy quickly became attached to me (I think it's because I love her the most), and so I have become her official adoptive mother.

The really interesting thing though is not only did she become attached to me, she is literally petrified of Jon. I have never seen anything quite like it. She is scared to death when he is around, but he's never hit her or anything.... We are working to correct it, but it's a work in progress to say the least. The guys say that her personality changes completely when I am around. She gets so excited when I come home, and that's what I love the most. Blake is becoming more attached to her too. I think it is so cute that he loves her, and it makes me love him even more.

Okay, that's my background for now. I'll update soon.