Tuesday
For the past few weeks I've been in a limbo of sorts. The semester ended, my internship ended, and my hectic scheduled calmed down to almost nothing. I know that I should have been relieved to finally get some time to relax and unwind, but it was kind of weird. I found that I had grown used to my school/internship/job1/job2 juggernaut of a week, and without all the up-and-go, I felt purposeless, as if I wasn't being productive enough. For the past 2 semesters, I haven't viewed New York as a place where I relax, I saw it as a place to work hard and party hard, and sometimes there is no middle ground.
Going back to California for Patrick's graduation was really awesome. California is a place where I have no problem lounging about all day. However, I can't believe that my little brother is going to college already! (And that I will be finishing so soon!) The Baccalaureate mass and the Graduation reminded me of my own, and listening to the speeches made me remember the eagerness, curiosity, and determination I had to go out in the world, stake my claim, and make a difference. And in listening to those words of encouragement again, my vigor to do all those great things was renewed.
In a way, the graduation was also a bit melancholy as well. I realized that the graduation process is something that the faculty and staff do every year, and I was amazed at the amount of good-byes that they must have accumulated over the years. It was great to see my old teachers, and friends who had sibling's graduating in Patrick's year, and I wished that we all had the time again to go sit out on Senior Hill and be seniors--the rulers of the school--once again.
Today marks a day of changes for me. I started my internship at Mediaegde:cia, and have been placed on the AT&T Cingular Wireless account. There was a big sign on the whiteboard that said that the iPhone commercials started airing on Sunday, and I'm excited to see them. Starting this full time internship has thankfully given me a renewed sense of purpose this summer. No longer am I passing the time by slicing pizza or (even worse) by shopping. Instead, I am now working full-time and contributing to a great account.
I also got the keys to the new apartment today, on 2nd Ave and 21st Street. With the new internship, and the move, I am hoping to make changes (mostly by forcing myself to go to the gym).
I am glad that I am busy once again. Having a full schedule actually makes me want to get more accomplished. I feel like this is the beginning of the end for me. I'm beginning the final stretch which will lead to the end of my college career, and I'm both excited and scared to make it to the end.
Going back to California for Patrick's graduation was really awesome. California is a place where I have no problem lounging about all day. However, I can't believe that my little brother is going to college already! (And that I will be finishing so soon!) The Baccalaureate mass and the Graduation reminded me of my own, and listening to the speeches made me remember the eagerness, curiosity, and determination I had to go out in the world, stake my claim, and make a difference. And in listening to those words of encouragement again, my vigor to do all those great things was renewed.
In a way, the graduation was also a bit melancholy as well. I realized that the graduation process is something that the faculty and staff do every year, and I was amazed at the amount of good-byes that they must have accumulated over the years. It was great to see my old teachers, and friends who had sibling's graduating in Patrick's year, and I wished that we all had the time again to go sit out on Senior Hill and be seniors--the rulers of the school--once again.
Today marks a day of changes for me. I started my internship at Mediaegde:cia, and have been placed on the AT&T Cingular Wireless account. There was a big sign on the whiteboard that said that the iPhone commercials started airing on Sunday, and I'm excited to see them. Starting this full time internship has thankfully given me a renewed sense of purpose this summer. No longer am I passing the time by slicing pizza or (even worse) by shopping. Instead, I am now working full-time and contributing to a great account.
I also got the keys to the new apartment today, on 2nd Ave and 21st Street. With the new internship, and the move, I am hoping to make changes (mostly by forcing myself to go to the gym).
I am glad that I am busy once again. Having a full schedule actually makes me want to get more accomplished. I feel like this is the beginning of the end for me. I'm beginning the final stretch which will lead to the end of my college career, and I'm both excited and scared to make it to the end.