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.