What's For You Will Not Pass You

I have officially finished my first week as a "working gal."  And there is only one way I can describe it: AWESOME!  I have definitely missed being so busy that I barely have time to eat.  I know that may sound miserable and odd, but to me being busy is when I am at my best.  And having to work 2 jobs, act as chauffeur to my sister, and run errands I am back to my usual busy self.  So let me tell you a little bit about my week...

This week at the radio station I got to spend a few days at the beautiful Chautauqua Institution acting as producer and assistant for the Jim Roselle Show.  Chautauqua is an interesting place because you just never know who you'll end up meeting.  I met some great people visiting from across the United States, a few doctors, an author, a Chaplin, and even a gentleman who worked for the Associated Press for 40 plus years!  It was an amazing experience and I got to watch the legend Jim Roselle do what he does best.  I also got to be board operator this week, which is always fun.  Picking songs, reading news, and making sure everything goes smoothly.  But I got to end my week as the stand in News Director for the station.  It was so much fun having the opportunity to write, produce, and deliver the news.  After this first week I am even more sure that the decision to live at home and gain more experience was the right one.  The time flew by this week and I never felt like I was doing "work," which means there is no doubt that I picked the right career.

What made this week even sweeter was that I traveled to Cleveland, Ohio to visit my sister- newly moved in freshman- at Kent State University and stay with my best friends in their new apartment!  It was so much fun to see my sister who is loving college life!  Going to a big school away from home was the best choice for her.  She is so in her element, and I am so happy she has found her place.  Now I anxiously wait for her to go through recruitment and hopefully find a group of girls that she can call her forever friends.  I visited my forever friends and we picked up right where we left off.  Brunching in their new apartment, going for dinners, running errands, and laughing til it hurt.  It was such a blast and I didn't want to leave!  But I am making a promise to myself to try and get out there one weekend a month if they'll have me!  And I'll always bring them fun presents for their new home since they're letting me crash there.

Overall post grad life isn't so bad.  It took me a while to find the silver lining to it all, but I think I am slowly finding my way.  At first I never thought that I would enjoy living at home and being away from my friends, but it's not so bad.  It's all about balance and making everything work the best you can.  I'm not going to say it was easy, but when is life easy?  My E! True Hollywood Story won't be as exciting without some bumps in the road right?  :)  

Funny the Way It Is

It's funny how life works sometimes.  It was only a week or so ago when I was going back and forth on what my next step in life should be.  I was wrestling with the idea of moving away and starting fresh in a new place or stay at home for a few months while I figure out what exactly I want to do with the rest of my life.  Well it seems that between that time and now everything has happened for me all at once.

My parents sat me down and told me I needed to make a decision or establish a time frame on what my next step will be; but, fate decided to step in and decide that next step for me.  After this conversation I received an email from one of the local radio stations where I interned last summer.  The email was about a part time position that would include me running the board for remote broadcasts, reading the news, and even opportunities to write my own news stories.  I felt like this wasn't just a coincidence, but an opportunity that I couldn't pass up.  Fate had decided for me that while I continue looking for that full time position, I should still live at home while gaining valuable experience in a field that I love.  I am so excited to get started and know that this position will help keep my skills sharp and prepare me for that next position.  

Another thing that helped in my decision to stay at home came in an unexpected phone call.  When I was a senior in high school I participated in the Lakewood Area Junior Miss Program, now known as the Lakewood Area Distinguished Young Women Program, and won the title of 2010 Lakewood Area Junior Miss.  I loved participating in the program and always encourage seniors to participate.  So when I received a phone call from this year's producer of the show asking me to be the host or emcee this year I was very surprised...pleasantly surprised.  I was so flattered, honored, and excited to be able to be a part of this program once again.  Also it's another opportunity to get professional experience doing what I may want to do for the rest of my life.

So I guess that everything is starting to fall into place.  I never would've guessed that I'd be living at home while everyone else went back to school; but, I'm actually pretty content with my decision.  I feel like this is just what I need for the "right now."  And who knows what is just around the corner for me. In these past few weeks alone I have been offered 2 amazing opportunities, so who knows what fate will deal me next.