Slowing Down

So today I got the official offer for Carol Fox and Associates. They offered me a part-time internship so that I can make money doing another job and keep up the job search. Very nice of them. I'm still hoping that one of the other places I applied to will come through, but we'll see what happens. At least I have something lined up that I can get experience and connections from. And I know for sure that I can work at Pearson doing test proctoring like I do now.

Other news, there are officially 6 weeks until graduation. I'm both very relieved and very nervous. Relieved because I can finally get things rolling with the move and job, etc. and nervous because I still don't have a real job (one that I want in my career field) lined up.

Today I met with one of my favorite dance teachers, John Allen, and got some pictures from our most recent dance show.  

We also talked about planning our dance department tubing trip. At the end of every year, the dance department goes to the other side of the lake and go tubing down a river. This year we're doing it before finals, since we have such a long break over Easter. After tubing, R and I have been talking about doing a girl's weekend at the beach, so we'll see how that pans out.

One Step At a Time

So the apartment is officially officially ours. We have been approved for it and everything, so now all we have to do is move in in May! Huge thanks to Mrs. R for co-signing for us so that we could be approved.

I had my interview yesterday and it went awesome. He said he was very impressed with me. The issue that I'm running into now is that it is an unpaid internship and their company is so small that it's very rare that they hire interns past the summer unless there's immediate hiring needs. He completely understood that I need some type of income, but did say that it may effect my eligibility, because they don't want me leaving halfway through the internship. So after my interview I sent him a note saying thank you and that since the internship is so perfect for me, if it were offered to me I would consider putting my job search on hold until the end of the summer. I think this is a good move, mainly because I don't have anything else on the table right now. This way, if they reeeeally like me, there's a chance they may create a position, but if not, I will have gained experience, plus more contacts, because the people I work with are guaranteed to know other people in the industry.

All in all, a rough interview just for the money fact, but I hope something else (paying) comes up so that I don't have to stress about money so much.

Also, Tulane was just the answer to a question on Cash Cab. nbd.

Retract

I realized today was not ironic at all. Because I was so stressed, I applied everywhere and one of those places is where I have the interview. I also looked for apartments and found this unit, which would not have happened if I weren't stressed.

You're welcome, B.

Ironic

Ironic how the day after I have a terrible day everything starts to look up.

First off, B and I signed an application for the apartment we both really wanted initially. When we first contacted them it had just been rented, but a new unit opened up and we got it!  Refresher.

Secondly, out of the ten billion places I've applied to, one of the ones I applied to yesterday asked for a phone interview with me tomorrow! It's called Carol Fox and Associates and specializes in performing arts organizations. Perfect for me, right? This is the first time in this entire process that I feel like I normally do, that things will always work out. I have a really good feeling about getting this position because #1 I'm a college grad which means that they have the opportunity to train me how they want to #2 I have an extensive background in performing arts and #3 why would they have asked me for an interview so soon if they didn't want me? Downside, it is not a paying position, at least for the first 3 months. I'm not terribly concerned though, because the position is so perfect for me :-)

Anyways, my interview is at 3 tomorrow, so wish me luck!

Logic=0

Aaaaand of course, our awesome apartment didn't work out. I'm not too broken up about it though. M said it was kind of small. The main reason we didn't get it is because we wouldn't have been approved because of our lack of full-time job experience prior to moving.

So, once again, we return to the search.

I finally heard from a company today, informing me that I should try back at the beginning of August. This put me into major panic mode, literally all day. From 10:30 until 1:45 and then from 4 until nowish (9ish) I've been applying to everywhere I hadn't applied before, on top of following up with all of the companies I had previously applied to. I was in panic mode because if this company I heard from had already filled positions for the summer, then that must mean that all of the other companies I applied to had also filled up. Not logical, but in situations like this where nothing really seems to be working out, logic rarely wins.

Anyway, one of the original places that we really liked is back on the market. No one is free to see it until Friday though, so I'm not getting my hopes up too much.

Fingers Crossed

The awesome MP is checking out a place for us today! It's kind of expensive, but includes literally all of the amenities including HBO cable and wifi! Fingers crossed it looks as good in person as online! fingers crossed!

Last night was the last night of Starlight Racing which means I don't get to hang out with JD anymore. Sad day. I was going to ask for a picture with him, but it just felt too awkward, since I'm not a random fan approaching him nor a long-time friend who actually personally knows him. I'm in that weird in between acquaintance stage. Anyways, before I graduate I may have to take a trip to the Davenport Lounge so we can hang out more.

Other news: you know the awesome huge Mardi Gras beads that tourists pay, like, $30 for? I GOT THEM AT THE ST. PADDY'S DAY PARADE!!

Also, A got a jester hat

Now, this may not seem as huge of a deal as it is, but I have been wanting these beads for Mardi Gras all four years at school and had resigned myself to the fact that I was not going to ever get them, and then this awesome old lady in the parade gave them to me!! We had a great location for this parade. The main thing you want is flowers and A and I both made it out with at least 9 flowers each (we lost some along the way).

All in all, a pretty successful weekend, let's just hope this apartment is awesome!

B got lemons.

Bad News Bears

So apartment we were in love with got rented by someone else two days ago. That means back to the hunt. On the plus side, there are still plenty of places available for rent. We also decided to search in new neighborhoods, specifically Buena Park. We're looking here because B wants to join the Lincoln Park Rugby Club and they just so happen to have their practice field in Buena Park!

Other news, A is in town. We're currently watching Glee and will probably spend the day outside, except for when I have class and rehearsal.

Today was also Grad Fest. That was freaky, paying for announcements and cap and gown. It was also mad expensive.

Pro

So a couple of things happened today on the multiple journeys I am taking. First and foremost, I went back to dance, meaning that I took a ballet class for the first time since November. I also took yoga before that, so tomorrow I will be pretty sore...good thing I have a full day of work tomorrow.

Secondly, I spoke with one of my professors, the one who runs the Comm department's internship program, and she told me that she has a few PR contacts in Chicago that she'll get me in touch with. I got my current internship through her, so I have high hopes!

Third, L is all set up to check out an apartment for us on Friday! I'm super de duper in love with this place (at least online) so fingers crossed it looks as good in person! Future apartment love!

Sunday Funday

What I came home to today...Adorable B

Here We Go...

At work today, I talked with my boss about transferring to the Chicago testing location, as a just in case. We're getting the ball rolling on that this coming week, but hopefully I won't have to follow through with that.

More news: B and I found a building that we really like in Lakeview!

Kitchen area of (hopefully) new apartment...I love the breakfast bar

Also, I got bored yesterday so dyed my hair again...

Red. Again.

Something I realized about myself is that every time I'm undergoing a major change, I change something about my body too. Whether it's piercings, hair, weight, something physical changes when something in my life changes. That being said, the hair is just change number one. Even though I'm not religious, I've decided to practice Lent this year by getting back to my summer weight. I just felt a lot better about myself at that weight, and am finally at such a point of discontent that I really have motivation to do it. So far, I've been able to make myself workout every day and have a schedule planned out for the week!

Monday: Yoga and Ballet in the morning, then Abs and Power Circuit in the evening
Tuesday: Jazz class and Nikolai rehearsal
Wednesday: Ballet and Modern in the morning, then my senior piece rehearsal in the evening
Thursday: Yoga in the morning, Abs/ABT in the evening
Friday: Yoga in the afternoon

I also need to get my house in order because it's still a disaster from Mardi Gras and Sister A's coming to visit on Tuesday...

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog! I decided to start a blog as a way to document my journey through the next stage of my life. I am about to graduate from college and am trying to move to a new city, get a new job, new apartment, new pet, all while keeping my relationship with my boyfriend alive and happening.

I am so anxious thinking about all of these changes happening. I have two months until graduation and have not heard from any job prospects yet. I am a planner, and if none of my job options work out, I honestly have no idea what my next step will be. I know I can always get a job doing random things, but that's not how I want to be starting a new life. (AKA-if anyone knows of any PR internships available in Chicago, let me know!)

The apartment search is in full swing, having recruited my bff Q-Baby to pretend to be me in Chicago to check out places. That's probably the least of my worries, the actual move will be another story. I also recruited B (my boyfriend) to take control of the apartment hunt so I can focus on jobs, but knowing me, I'll probably end up taking over anyways

I'm in a really good place academically and have been ready to graduate since last semester, so thankfully (or not) I just get to focus on the next step!

I'm going to be sharing my anxieties, things that make me laugh, things that make me rant, and things that are going well for me, and hope that this blog helps me through this major shift!