When I first entered college in the fall of 2007, I had already decided to major in elementary education. I dreamed that I would make tons of life long friends and try new things. When I graduated four years later, I did have new friends and had tried many different things. I decided to switch dorms for my final two terms (which I should have done my sophomore year), and was over all done with school. As it turns out, switching dorms was one of the best things that I could have done. I was in a dorm with all of my close friends, and finally had a place where I felt like I would belong.
When June came, and I learned that I was actually going to be walking across the stage I had no idea what the future would hold. I was going to be working at the part time job I had held for four years for the first half of the summer, and then head to camp for the second half, where it would be my 15th summer! But after that who knew? I had applied for Americorp (though I wouldn't learn until later that I hadn't actually submitted my application), and was planning on returning to the grocery store, hopefully getting full time hours until I had enough money saved up to move out.
It's December now, and I am still at the store, wondering where my life is headed. Turns out that there weren't any full time hours for me, so I take what I can get, working 20 or so hours a week and coming in when other people can't make their shifts. I have wonderful co workers, and it's so nice having a job that is within walking distance (though I should probably start thinking about learning how to drive). I am now on the waiting list for Americorp (really really hoping that there is a position for me), and am considering moving out to Arizona to be closer to my boyfriend who has two more years of school left.
After spending most of my days on the computer when I'm not working, either skyping, or on facebook, pintrest, or stumbleupon (soo addicting!) I realized that something needed to change.I can't be living at home forever after all. I'm not quite sure the exact direction that this blog will take, but I'm hoping that someone out on the web will see it and find something to take out of it. I'm going to try and write everyday, in order that my experiences can be shared. From writing resumes, applying for jobs and researching appartments, and living life, I want to let recent graduates and future college students that you are not alone!
I VOW
To write every day
To spend at least 30 minutes to an hour every day doing something to help with the job search process
To spend less time on the computer and more time doing something productive
To spend time every day getting closer to God and my spirituality
Way to go, girl!
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