Woo Hoo!!
Mood:  party time!
Topic: work
I DID IT!!! I finally got my resume out today. Just as I became on the brink of despair, I found a job posting that I liked. I sent my resume over to the Office of Senator Gretchen Whitmer. She's looking for a Director of Constituent Relations doing things that I've already done, but in a different context. The job would be a huge stepping stone into the political world and I really hope I get an interview. Everyone wish me luck and I hope that I can write another happy post.

Job Hunting is Hell
Mood:  hug me
Now Playing: Bob Segar - Her Strut
Topic: work
Well, I'm in the final phases of school. I'm about to leave my comfortable position as student and enter the professional world of work, not that I haven't been working all this time. It's different when you leave school and aren't sure of the future. On the one hand, I would like to stay in Michigan. My family's here, Dan's here, and my friend's are here. On the other hand, I want to break out and see what the rest of the country and world has to offer. I would love to be working in Washington, D.C. I need to figure things out soon because it's hard to make plans when you don't know where you are going to be in the next year...

...On to the job hunt...

I haven't put out a single resume. Mainly, I think it's because I haven't seen a job that I like. Some of it has to do with a lack of confidence. I might see a job, but think that I don't have enough skills or knowledge to do the job. In reality, I could probably do a lot more jobs than I even care to think about. It's a scary thought, leaving your comfort zone and actually sending in a resume for a job that you're unsure of. My networking skills need improving and I feel like the jobs I want won't pay worth a darn. I need to start cold sending resumes to organizations that do advocacy work. THIS IS THE GOOD THING -- I THINK I FINALLY FIGURED OUT EXACTLY WHAT I WANT TO DO. I want to work as a policy advocate. Some organizations I've been thinking about include NOW, ACLU, Planned Parenthood, and ACORN. Even though I think I want to do policy advocacy, I am not closed to doing other things...

...to the future...

I will look for volunteer opportunities to expand my network this summer. I may even apply for a summer externship for some more experience. I need to call the man from Gov. Granholm's campaign back to see about helping out with the campaign...it's been a month since I got that phone call and I haven't returned it because I've been working on the logistics of campaign work and (I hope) a full-time job...

...and beyond...

I think that I should get back to work, now that I've finished the novel that was my blog entry for today.

AHHS Wins First State Championship since 1944
Mood:  celebratory
Today, Dan and I went to see the Michigan High School Class A State Championship game. His team, the Okemos Chiefs, was playing my team, the Arthur Hill Lumberjacks, for the very first time. You should have seen us sitting next to each other and rooting for different teams. It was a really close game, but ultimately the Lumberjacks pulled it out!! (Although if you listen to Dan, they cheated...lol) I was a lot of fun and our teams will probably never play each other again so this was a special game for us. GO LUMBERJACKS!!!!!

Postponed until further notice!
Mood:  irritated
Now Playing: a commercial
Topic: Weight-loss
UGH!! I get up this morning to go to my early bird yoga class and drive into downtown Lansing only to find a sign that says postponed until further notice. Apparently, they were happy to take my money, but they need more people to actually hold the class. I'll probably give them a couple of weeks before I ask for my money back.

On the flip side, I finally started losing weight again after hitting a plateau. Since January, I've lost 12 lbs. Doesn't sound like much, but I already notice the difference.

Happy Birthday to Me!
Mood:  happy
Topic: Life in General

Who Moved My Cheese
Mood:  blue
Now Playing: NPR...lol
Change is good...right? Well, I guess I get to find out for myself. Earlier this week, I was called into a meeting with my director and supervisors. They are transfering me from Eaton County to Ingham County. This has been seriously stressing me out because I haven't worked with the urban homeless population in a few years and I feel like I have to start all over again. I am comfortable where I am and I'm worried about why they moved me. All I was told was that I was being moved to save them money. This sounds weird to me and now I am nervous about what is going to happen to me. I have exactly 5 working days to close/transfer my cases and move from my cushy office to a cube. I guess, all said, at least I have a job and I graduate in only a couple of months. Job search here I come!

I can see the end
Mood:  lyrical
Now Playing: CSI: Season 4
Topic: school
Sorry for the lateness of this post. I've been sooooo busy with school and work and everything else that I've been neglecting my posts.

On Sunday, I picked out my cap and gown for graduation and my announcements! YAYYYYYYYYYY!!! I can finally see the end of the tunnel. To see my newly acquired cap and gown go to: Master's Regalia Ain't it pretty :)

Well...don't have much else to say right now. L8R

My new favorite thing
Mood:  lazy
Now Playing: Nothing
Topic: Weight-loss
Sorry it's been so long since I've posted.

Today, I tried something new. I did NIA yoga. It's a combination of dance, marshall arts, and yoga. So much fun!! I would recommend it to anyone.

Got some good news today. I LOST 5 LBS. YAY!!! Look's like the diet and exerise is working.

I found a really cool quiz online. If you try it, let me know the results. What kind of Musical Character Are You? I am Adalaide from Guys and Dolls.

I guess I'll post again when something interesting happens.

Ice is Nice
Mood:  celebratory
Now Playing: CSI: Season 1
Topic: Life in General
Well, today started out like a monday. I got up and got ready for work, looked at the TV and saw that Charlotte schools were on a two hour delay. Since my job has connections to Head Start, school closings mean I don't have to work. However, school delays mean nothing. I grab my tea and leave for work, driving about 20 miles away through freezing rain. When I get to work, my cell rings and my supervisor says Charlotte schools just closed. Here I am sitting in the parking lot thinking, I got out of bed for this? Oh well, a snow day in any form is a good thing! :)

Oh, The Agony
Mood:  d'oh
Now Playing: If I Had A Million Dollars - Bare Naked Ladies
Topic: Weight-loss
Alright everyone...I've decided to lose weight. My new years resolution was to lose 50 lbs. I didn't know that entailed killing myself. My legs feel like Paul Sheldon's after Annie clocked him with the mallot in Misery.

But I will continue to fight through the pain as I get ready to complete the Biggest Loser workout video. Some day off...right?