Good Bye Sand and Sun

Just a year ago I was planning spring breaks and summer vacations this year I am envying those on vacation. As I sit at my desk typing away and answering phones I look out at the window and wish to be those sitting out on the bench. But the time has long passed of the days when I can just lounge around on the steps of Hendricks Chapel with my Iced Coffee and shades.

Today I look at photos in slight jealsouy as I wish for the sun to be hitting my face and the sand in my toes. Counting down the days till I can take vacation. As my friend once said "I thought college was going to get me ready for the real world!" Clearly they forgot to mention in the subclause it does minus vacations, three day weekends and random snow days (those don't exist in the real world).

So here is my official farewell to Spring Break, Winter Break, Three Day Weekends and any other vacation I became so accustomed to, thanks for "preparing" me for the real world College!

xoxo

Hello Real World...

After several months of interviewing and applying to jobs, I finally joined the 9 to 5 or in my case the 9 to 6ish (usually after 6) work force. I landed a job in Public Relations and as of January 3rd I started my first paid full time position in PR, boy was i excited to rip off the green apron. Not that I there was anything wrong with the green apron or my five years working at Starbucks, but it was nice to not be making lattes or serving coffee. For once I was on the other side of the counter, which was actually weird the first few days. After a few weeks it became the norm for me and with my daily routine changed up.

With my dream of finally hitting it "big" did not completely fall as planned it has been better than the green apron. Finally using the skill and degree I worked so hard for I was finally going to be using my skills. It has been an interesting four months. From moving into new office space, learning how to connect wiring (like printers and wifi) and keeping the busy schedule of my boss I have been gaining lots of experience. Every day has been filled with new learning and the with every day I learn something new about myself.

So stay tuned as I tell you my experience in a new PR agency that's just starting out as I am just starting my career.

xoxo

Sunshine and Happiness

Today as I anticipated rain showers and massive thunderstorms all that appeared in the was sunshine. As I looked out the window all I saw the sun shinning down on me, I thought of the all the endless opportunities; that the sun would eventually shine again.

As the morning started a bit stressful as does life each day, I was reminded that it really is only how you look at the world. So instead of seeing clouds and thunderstorms, prepare for the storms but look for the sunshine because you never know when it will be peaking through the clouds.

Because behind every cloud is the Sun waiting to Shine!

xoxo

Lori