Oh noooos! But then, YAY!

Due to what we're going to call "technical difficulties," no trees were climbed yesterday. At least not by this blogger. But don't worry! We will find a way! This likely just means that the schedule will be thrown off, and 3 adventures will take place next week, rather than 2.

In other news:

• Praying for the Kennedy family, and the nation without the Senator's leadership.
• Hope all the non-alum Dukies had an awesome FWOC (first week of classes).
• Congrats to various alums starting various things recently (internships, jobs, teaching careers, grad and professional schools and the like)! We are SO impressive!
• And on that note:

I am officially a Research and Training Fellow at the Young Women's Project! Score!

 K. That's all. There are indeed pictures from the first adventure. And I will post them this weekend. Promise.

Shout outs!

There have been requests for shoutouts, and I am quite willing to make a shameless plug and bring in some traffic to the blog, because I'm a member of Generation Y and we like attention.

Dear ladies of Duke in DC: thanks for a wonderful Thursday. Forever.Duke.
Dear Abbigator: Told ya, this is just for you!
While I'm shouting out Dukies: Hi Topeka! (You better read this miss. And let me know when you do.)

Okay, that's about it for that.

In other news, it is Saturday and I'm being kinda lame and have no further plans than the cleaning I already completed. This whole work life balance thing is a bit difficult... It seems I have an on and off switch and need to purchase some dimmers. I've decided to flip the work switch on since I got this super great job, and doing all that work makes me very tired come weekends or week nights. Generally, I can make it out in the world for about 1 activity a week (sometimes admittedly less). If there are suggestions for balancing a 45 hour work week, and being a healthy, social 20 something, while still saving money to move out within a couple years and own, not rent, I'd love to hear them.

Til then, I think I'll take a nap.

I'm Back!

Dear blogosphere,

I have been absent for quite some time, doing little things like finishing my bachelor's and getting a degree, founding an organization, keeping my head on straight and getting my first job. I know that these are poor excuses for neglecting the 2.5 people who may have enjoyed reading this, but I shall do better.

Upcoming posts:

• What I really learned at Duke.
• How much I LOVE my new job for the summer.
• How much I'll love my new job in the fall? (Whatever that ends up being.)
• Randomness, per usual.
  

When Did This Happen?

It has come to my attention that my dad reads this blog. Furthermore, it has come to my attention that he would like a shout out. So, here it is:

HI DAD!

Mission accomplished.


On to the subject of this post. OH MY GOSH ITS SENIOR YEAR AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO NEXT. I realize that the abundance of capitals may seem a bit melodramatic to some. But let me paint a picture of the current situation:
You have spent 21 years of your life well fed, housed, cared for and generally taken care of. For fifteen or more of those years, you've been well educated. In fact, you are three-quarters of the way through a pretty prestigious school, getting a degree in something you love. And, being a well-adjusted young adult, you realize it's about time you did some of this feeding, housing and caring for myself. This is a little scary, but you breathe deeply and take it in stride. This is the circle of life. Suddenly, you have another realization, and it is truly horrifying: This very coveted, very expensive degree, has taught you how to... read. And write.
So... yea. Are there any jobs out there for a very proficient elementary schooler?

Seriously though, I have learned quite a bit at my very prestigious school, both in and out of the classroom. I have work experience, and a little bit of life experience (only so much can be expected from a 21 year old who was spared the school of hard knocks), and have volunteered for worthy causes, and care a lot about a lot of things. I can be organized, and I can multi-task, and I'm good with people and I'm motivated. And I think I look pretty darn good on paper, and make a pleasant first impression.
But even still, with all that said, it's a bit frightening to be so unsure what I've spent four years preparing myself for. I am not entirely convinced it was the real world, as Duke tends to seem very unreal to me most of the time. And as I'm preparing for the end of this journey, it is becoming more and more apparent that I have no idea what's next.

I've been told this is normal, and age appropriate, and at least I'm starting now and I'll be fine. I think that this is probably true. But, once again, I'm just putting it out there:

Smart, adaptable, motivated soon to be Duke graduate, looking for job (in New Orleans or Washington, DC preferably)...
References and resume available upon request.