Life lately
I'm sure no one has missed my entries, but sometimes it's nice to be reflective, or just have somewhere to get everything out even if no one is listening.
So much has happened.
Vancouver. Wow. Where do I begin? What an insane experience. So many people ask me, "How was Vancouver?" and I feel that I can't adequately answer that question. I got to be at the Olympics, behind the scenes, and meeting people I probably never would otherwise. I interviewed Olympians, met reporters and people from all over the world, and got to see a part of North America I've always wanted to see. It was exhausting, and as one of the press officers said, the highs are really high and the lows are really low. You work 12+ hour days for 3 weeks straight. It's mentally and physically exhausting, but then you stop, look around, and realize where you are. Walking down the long hallway of the Main Press Center, you couldn't help but look out the window at the beautiful landscape around you. Vancouver is such a beautiful city..
What an amazing experience. I still can't believe that I got to be a part of that. I hope to go to London in 2012..
I took an Incomplete on one of my classes in order to do a literature review. I have until April 8 to turn it in, and then my teacher will put in a request to change my grade to whatever I earn. I'm nervous about this lit review because I'm not really sure what I'm doing. I'm not really sure I'll be able to get it done or do well on it. I feel a little lost on this.
I've been applying for jobs. I hate when people ask if I am. Yes, I moved to Chicago and pursued a masters degree to not apply for any jobs. I'm applying all over. I'd like to stay in Chicago because I don't want the expense of a car and I happen to like living here for now, but I have to go where the job is. I'm starting to panic and get nervous about finding a job. Everyone everywhere is struggling, and I'm in a field that is incredibly difficult to get into. But I've done all I can do at this point. I have experience, another degree, what else can I do?
My last two classes are going to be a lot of work. I have a bunch of reading and a 800-word column/essay about myself due on Monday. I hate writing about myself, introducing myself, etc. What do I have to say in 800 words to describe my personality and writing style? I don't have a clue. But I think I'll like this class regardless. I'm also taking sports reporting and have to read Friday Night Lights, which most people probably associate with the movie or TV show, but this was written by a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. I'm looking forward to reading it.
I'm going back to the gym. My goal is to be in better shape for graduation. I don't want to wince every time I take a picture with my family in my cap and gown because I'm worried about accentuating my cabbage patch face. I'm never going to be thin, and that's okay. I just want to be healthy and confident.
This is my life for the next few months. Finishing graduate school, applying for jobs, attempting to not have a mental breakdown and/or panic attack about the uncertainty of my life and trying to enjoy possibly my last few months in Chicago. I'm going down a road where I don't know where it leads. I just have to keep walking.
I'll be in Louisiana April 15-19. I can't wait. I love springtime in Louisiana. And I miss everyone so much. I miss home. I just wish I had a little piece of home that was always with me. Maybe someday. But for now, I'm just trucking along.
So much has happened.
Vancouver. Wow. Where do I begin? What an insane experience. So many people ask me, "How was Vancouver?" and I feel that I can't adequately answer that question. I got to be at the Olympics, behind the scenes, and meeting people I probably never would otherwise. I interviewed Olympians, met reporters and people from all over the world, and got to see a part of North America I've always wanted to see. It was exhausting, and as one of the press officers said, the highs are really high and the lows are really low. You work 12+ hour days for 3 weeks straight. It's mentally and physically exhausting, but then you stop, look around, and realize where you are. Walking down the long hallway of the Main Press Center, you couldn't help but look out the window at the beautiful landscape around you. Vancouver is such a beautiful city..
What an amazing experience. I still can't believe that I got to be a part of that. I hope to go to London in 2012..
I took an Incomplete on one of my classes in order to do a literature review. I have until April 8 to turn it in, and then my teacher will put in a request to change my grade to whatever I earn. I'm nervous about this lit review because I'm not really sure what I'm doing. I'm not really sure I'll be able to get it done or do well on it. I feel a little lost on this.
I've been applying for jobs. I hate when people ask if I am. Yes, I moved to Chicago and pursued a masters degree to not apply for any jobs. I'm applying all over. I'd like to stay in Chicago because I don't want the expense of a car and I happen to like living here for now, but I have to go where the job is. I'm starting to panic and get nervous about finding a job. Everyone everywhere is struggling, and I'm in a field that is incredibly difficult to get into. But I've done all I can do at this point. I have experience, another degree, what else can I do?
My last two classes are going to be a lot of work. I have a bunch of reading and a 800-word column/essay about myself due on Monday. I hate writing about myself, introducing myself, etc. What do I have to say in 800 words to describe my personality and writing style? I don't have a clue. But I think I'll like this class regardless. I'm also taking sports reporting and have to read Friday Night Lights, which most people probably associate with the movie or TV show, but this was written by a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. I'm looking forward to reading it.
I'm going back to the gym. My goal is to be in better shape for graduation. I don't want to wince every time I take a picture with my family in my cap and gown because I'm worried about accentuating my cabbage patch face. I'm never going to be thin, and that's okay. I just want to be healthy and confident.
This is my life for the next few months. Finishing graduate school, applying for jobs, attempting to not have a mental breakdown and/or panic attack about the uncertainty of my life and trying to enjoy possibly my last few months in Chicago. I'm going down a road where I don't know where it leads. I just have to keep walking.
I'll be in Louisiana April 15-19. I can't wait. I love springtime in Louisiana. And I miss everyone so much. I miss home. I just wish I had a little piece of home that was always with me. Maybe someday. But for now, I'm just trucking along.