I've neglected my blog for the past several weeks, but I'm back -- with only 18 more days in Northern Virginia. I can't believe this summer is almost over! It's just about time to move into my new apartment (!!) and start working at the Daily Iowan again.
I'm loving my job at USA TODAY even more than I initially did, so I'm definitely going to miss walking in to the gorgeous building every day. Lately, I've been doing a lot of writing for both the USA TODAY College website and the magazine division. Late this summer and early this fall, my work will appear in about 5 magazines. This will definitely be the highlight of my journalistic career thus far; we print 100,000 copies of each issue!
I'm definitely becoming stronger in creative writing, compared to the writing I do in news articles, but I can definitely see the overlap from my reporting experience.
But my time here isn't all work. Today, I went to Georgetown and met up with my good friend from school, Kelly. She was here for a couple of days with her dad so we had lunch and did a little shopping. And I definitely had to refrain from swiping my debit card at every store we walked by. Anthropologie, Madewell, J. Crew, Urban Outfitters, are you kidding? I want to live in Georgetown.
I made out pretty well with a new pair of jeans and a shirt, both on super clearance! #internbudget #poor #needisaymore?
It was nice to see another familiar face, though. I've been lucky because I have seen several people from school and home this summer. But I am definitely pretty home sick and ready to be back in Des Moines and then Iowa City.
While this experience is something I'm definitely very blessed with and have benefit from, I can't wait to see my best friends and family every day.
Oh. Did you know it is National Ice Cream Day? I didn't, but I must have a sixth sense because I wandered in Ben and Jerry's today and got a Half Baked milkshake. Best thing I've eaten all summer.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Week 4
This is a little late, but I had the best weekend ever.
Not to be all mushy, but my boyfriend, Sam, came to Virginia to visit me and it was probably the best three days I've had in a long, long time.
We were extremely touristy and saw all of the sights that D.C. has to offer and probably walked around 20 miles in 3 days. My legs are still recovering.
I will always be in awe of the monuments, especially at night. We spent a lot of time just sitting and talking in front of the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial -- one of my favorite memories of this summer, so far.
I also fell in love with the Georgetown area. We met some Daily Iowan alums who live and work in the area at a local pizza place. So delicious. We downed an authentic Italian pizza in about 10 minutes and then proceeded to Georgetown Cupcake, which is the muse behind the TLC show, D.C. Cupcakes.
Sam wasn't impressed, but I'm now obsessed with that bakery. It had almost every flavor of cupcake you could think of and I had a hard time deciding which one to stuff my already full belly with. I decided on white chocolate raspberry. YUM. We waited until we got back downtown to eat them and by that time the frosting was a little melted, but I am planning on making at least a few trips back across the Potomac for some of that cakey goodness.
I have 38 more days in northern Virginia, and while I am homesick pretty often, I am still loving my job. I am learning so much, things that I would never have the opportunity to learn in Iowa and on a smaller scale.
Today, I sent a freelancer a business outline for a piece we are commissioning. I got to essentially write and propose all aspects of the plan, including deadline and the rate, so that was definitely a different experience. But I love being in charge of things and I really appreciate that my bosses trust me with so many things.
And while I am still getting used to not seeing my work published the day after I write it, like I am accustomed to when I am in Iowa City, I'm looking forward to the end of the summer when several of our issues are published. We print 100,000 copies of each issue we produce, so it's a little nerve wracking that so many people will read my work, but it is work that I truly enjoy and I get to write in a more conversational and punchy style, which is definitely my niche.
I'm trying to come up with a few story ideas to pitch to the editors of the print edition of USA Today. It's awesome that the management of the company is so open to letting interns explore so many different areas of the field during our time here, so I'm really hoping to earn a couple of bylines in the newspaper.
I'm realizing that I can definitely see myself settling down in this area. There are things that I miss and appreciate about Iowa, like the hospitality and friendliness of people -- east coasters aren't known to be the most accommodating -- but there is so much more room for better opportunities in this area of the country. And there is definitely more to do. The Newseum alone could entertain me for days, as Sam and I quickly found out.
But if I wanted to live comfortably in this area, one of the most expensive in the country, I likely chose the wrong profession. If only I had a strong enough voice to win American Idol. At least then I could afford the pent house on Pennsylvania Avenue that I was eying.
I suppose I'll settle for living vicariously through the famous people I interview, but at least I'm doing what I love. And that's what matters.
Not to be all mushy, but my boyfriend, Sam, came to Virginia to visit me and it was probably the best three days I've had in a long, long time.
We were extremely touristy and saw all of the sights that D.C. has to offer and probably walked around 20 miles in 3 days. My legs are still recovering.
I will always be in awe of the monuments, especially at night. We spent a lot of time just sitting and talking in front of the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial -- one of my favorite memories of this summer, so far.
I also fell in love with the Georgetown area. We met some Daily Iowan alums who live and work in the area at a local pizza place. So delicious. We downed an authentic Italian pizza in about 10 minutes and then proceeded to Georgetown Cupcake, which is the muse behind the TLC show, D.C. Cupcakes.
Sam wasn't impressed, but I'm now obsessed with that bakery. It had almost every flavor of cupcake you could think of and I had a hard time deciding which one to stuff my already full belly with. I decided on white chocolate raspberry. YUM. We waited until we got back downtown to eat them and by that time the frosting was a little melted, but I am planning on making at least a few trips back across the Potomac for some of that cakey goodness.
I have 38 more days in northern Virginia, and while I am homesick pretty often, I am still loving my job. I am learning so much, things that I would never have the opportunity to learn in Iowa and on a smaller scale.
Today, I sent a freelancer a business outline for a piece we are commissioning. I got to essentially write and propose all aspects of the plan, including deadline and the rate, so that was definitely a different experience. But I love being in charge of things and I really appreciate that my bosses trust me with so many things.
And while I am still getting used to not seeing my work published the day after I write it, like I am accustomed to when I am in Iowa City, I'm looking forward to the end of the summer when several of our issues are published. We print 100,000 copies of each issue we produce, so it's a little nerve wracking that so many people will read my work, but it is work that I truly enjoy and I get to write in a more conversational and punchy style, which is definitely my niche.
I'm trying to come up with a few story ideas to pitch to the editors of the print edition of USA Today. It's awesome that the management of the company is so open to letting interns explore so many different areas of the field during our time here, so I'm really hoping to earn a couple of bylines in the newspaper.
I'm realizing that I can definitely see myself settling down in this area. There are things that I miss and appreciate about Iowa, like the hospitality and friendliness of people -- east coasters aren't known to be the most accommodating -- but there is so much more room for better opportunities in this area of the country. And there is definitely more to do. The Newseum alone could entertain me for days, as Sam and I quickly found out.
But if I wanted to live comfortably in this area, one of the most expensive in the country, I likely chose the wrong profession. If only I had a strong enough voice to win American Idol. At least then I could afford the pent house on Pennsylvania Avenue that I was eying.
I suppose I'll settle for living vicariously through the famous people I interview, but at least I'm doing what I love. And that's what matters.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
You win some, you lose some. And in this case, I lost a dog.
I. Love. My. Job.
I look forward to going to the office every day. I don't mind waking up a little after 7 a.m. in order to have time to make an almost 90 minute commute from Fairfax to Tysons Corner. I enjoy the work I do. This week, I did some writing about hangover cures and grilling out. Both of which will be published in magazines at the end of the summer!
And next week, I'm going to interview and write a story on a shark attack survivor for our outdoor living magazine. Since I left the Daily Iowan for the summer, I've missed writing a lot, so I'm really loving getting back into it.
All of you should check out the USA Today College website. I do a lot of updates on the site and we are working on some exciting plans to expand our news coverage and overall content! I've definitely learned more about marketing in these past 3 weeks than I ever have before.
Tomorrow I start working on some projects for the person who runs social media for Gannett all around the country. Since I practically got this internship through my Twitter account, I'm very interested about how the company runs their accounts.
But not everything is going as well as I have hoped.
My mom called me as I was on my way home from work on Tuesday evening and told me that she and my dad had to take my 12-year-old dog, Sunny, to the vet and put her to sleep. While I knew this was coming for some time, it's still very hard to lose a pet. And it's especially hard to lose one that I had since the second grade. She was a part of our family, often giving us something to laugh at when she would lay on a coffee table or fall asleep on her back with all four of her legs up in the air, so she will definitely be missed. This is the first time in my life when I don't have at least one dog, so it could take some time to get used to. Plus, I really hate cats and we have two at home. Ew.
But on the bright side, my boyfriend, Sam, will be here in one week! Not only am I excited to have him around for a little more than three days, but I am ecstatic to see a familiar face. And I'll finally get to go to the Newseum. That in itself may be the highlight of my weekends in D.C.
I look forward to going to the office every day. I don't mind waking up a little after 7 a.m. in order to have time to make an almost 90 minute commute from Fairfax to Tysons Corner. I enjoy the work I do. This week, I did some writing about hangover cures and grilling out. Both of which will be published in magazines at the end of the summer!
And next week, I'm going to interview and write a story on a shark attack survivor for our outdoor living magazine. Since I left the Daily Iowan for the summer, I've missed writing a lot, so I'm really loving getting back into it.
All of you should check out the USA Today College website. I do a lot of updates on the site and we are working on some exciting plans to expand our news coverage and overall content! I've definitely learned more about marketing in these past 3 weeks than I ever have before.
Tomorrow I start working on some projects for the person who runs social media for Gannett all around the country. Since I practically got this internship through my Twitter account, I'm very interested about how the company runs their accounts.
But not everything is going as well as I have hoped.
My mom called me as I was on my way home from work on Tuesday evening and told me that she and my dad had to take my 12-year-old dog, Sunny, to the vet and put her to sleep. While I knew this was coming for some time, it's still very hard to lose a pet. And it's especially hard to lose one that I had since the second grade. She was a part of our family, often giving us something to laugh at when she would lay on a coffee table or fall asleep on her back with all four of her legs up in the air, so she will definitely be missed. This is the first time in my life when I don't have at least one dog, so it could take some time to get used to. Plus, I really hate cats and we have two at home. Ew.
But on the bright side, my boyfriend, Sam, will be here in one week! Not only am I excited to have him around for a little more than three days, but I am ecstatic to see a familiar face. And I'll finally get to go to the Newseum. That in itself may be the highlight of my weekends in D.C.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Week 1: Check
I have successfully completed my first week in Virginia and USA Today.
My days are taken up with my work in the magazine and USA Today College divisions. And I have the best internship ever, as far as I'm concerned. Why? Let me count the ways.
1. I could live in my office. And not because I'm overworked. Because it has so many amenities. A gym, a hair salon, a convenient store with Starbucks, a huge cafeteria, basketball courts, a volleyball pit, and a nurse's station are just some of them.
2. I get my own cubicle and brand new Mac desktop computer. Seriously, this thing is sweet. I sit in front of it all day and never get bored. Macs may not be a big deal to a lot of people, but compared to my piece of crap laptop that sounds like a small jet engine taking off every time I turn it on, this is a substantial improvement. Do you think I can convince them to let me keep it at the end of the summer? Hmm...
3. My colleagues have some pretty impressive resumes. To name a few, they have worked for the NFL, Politico, USA Weekend, and the Washington Post. This gives me hope for my future, whether it is staying with USA Today, which would be awesome, or working for another national media outlet. The cost of living is pretty astronomical out here, but I know the benefits outweigh it.
And although I love my job, living so far away from home has been a little harder than I initially expected. For instance, it's Friday night and I am in my pajamas, blogging, emailing my internship coordinator, and singing along to my Kate Voegele Pandora station. Even though this is probably what I should be doing -- I'm exhausted -- I can't help but wish I was with my friends from home.
But there is always a light at the end of the tunnel and that light is the fact that I am going sightseeing in D.C. tomorrow! I can't wait to be all tourist-y and take a hundred pictures and then be annoying and post them all over Facebook with captions like, "White House!", "Lincoln!", "SOME OTHER OLD GUY OMGZZZ!"
That's all I've got for now. I'm off to commence my night of eating Samoa ice cream and reading Water for Elephants.
My days are taken up with my work in the magazine and USA Today College divisions. And I have the best internship ever, as far as I'm concerned. Why? Let me count the ways.
1. I could live in my office. And not because I'm overworked. Because it has so many amenities. A gym, a hair salon, a convenient store with Starbucks, a huge cafeteria, basketball courts, a volleyball pit, and a nurse's station are just some of them.
2. I get my own cubicle and brand new Mac desktop computer. Seriously, this thing is sweet. I sit in front of it all day and never get bored. Macs may not be a big deal to a lot of people, but compared to my piece of crap laptop that sounds like a small jet engine taking off every time I turn it on, this is a substantial improvement. Do you think I can convince them to let me keep it at the end of the summer? Hmm...
3. My colleagues have some pretty impressive resumes. To name a few, they have worked for the NFL, Politico, USA Weekend, and the Washington Post. This gives me hope for my future, whether it is staying with USA Today, which would be awesome, or working for another national media outlet. The cost of living is pretty astronomical out here, but I know the benefits outweigh it.
And although I love my job, living so far away from home has been a little harder than I initially expected. For instance, it's Friday night and I am in my pajamas, blogging, emailing my internship coordinator, and singing along to my Kate Voegele Pandora station. Even though this is probably what I should be doing -- I'm exhausted -- I can't help but wish I was with my friends from home.
But there is always a light at the end of the tunnel and that light is the fact that I am going sightseeing in D.C. tomorrow! I can't wait to be all tourist-y and take a hundred pictures and then be annoying and post them all over Facebook with captions like, "White House!", "Lincoln!", "SOME OTHER OLD GUY OMGZZZ!"
That's all I've got for now. I'm off to commence my night of eating Samoa ice cream and reading Water for Elephants.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Allie Goes to Washington
Let's just say that my first flight/traveling alone experience could've gone smoother. (More smoothly?)
I'll start off by letting you all know that I did make it to Virginia safely, but this did not come easily.
First, I dropped my 35 pound suitcase on my big toe and started bleeding while checking my luggage. This is only the beginning of my luggage problems.
After an hour and 10 minute flight delay because of rain in Washington, the plane finally took off. But not without me feeling like I was on a roller coaster. There was a lot of turbulence during the whole flight and I was sure we were going to crash. However, all of the other passengers seemed relaxed and I was sure they were far more experienced in flying than I am, so I just gripped my copy of Water for Elephants and tried not to think about the fact that I was 4,000 feet in the air without anything underneath me.
After landing in Washington, I ventured my way over to baggage claim. Thank you, United Airlines, for screwing up the claim number and causing me to walk back and forth in search of my bags for a good 40 minutes. Apparently, announcing that my bags will be at the first claim station really means they will be at the fifth one.
By this time, I hadn't eat for over eight hours and I was starving and exhausted. But I had to catch a cab to George Mason University in Fairfax, where I am living this summer. My cab driver didn't really know where he was going, so once we found campus I just had him drop me off at a random building because I had no idea where my housing was. Turns out that I was about 100 yards away from my room, but I took my total of about 100 pounds of luggage and wandered around campus for over an hour. And one of my suitcases doesn't have good wheels so I had to push it for a few yards, leave it, go get my other one and bring it along, and repeat. I looked like a complete disaster, but managed to (sort of) hold back my tears until I made it to my room. Thank you to those random students who carried my bags for a little while for me. It must have been pretty obvious that I was a helpless outsider. And once I said I am from Iowa, they just nodded in confirmation.
I still have yet to unpack the majority of my clothes because I don't have any hangers for my closet. I can't even get to a Target or a grocery store because apparently the shuttle doesn't run during the summer. I'm stranded. I still have to figure out how to get to the Metro so I can get to work on Tuesday morning, but I'm trying not to freak out about that yet.
I managed to find the campus convenience store so I got the necessities: paper towels, toilet paper, Honey Nut Cheerios, and bananas. Just count this as part of my summer diet plan. Discredit the fact that I ordered in pizza and cheesecake last night. Give me a break, I was upset, lonely, and starving. It didn't hold a candle to Gumby's back home, though. Reason number 1 why I am missing Iowa City.
But even after all these struggles, I know I am so blessed to be given this opportunity. I start work on Tuesday and can't wait! My nerves are kicking in, but I know this internship will be a great experience.
P.S. If you want my address to send me sustenance in the form of baked goods, email me.
I'll start off by letting you all know that I did make it to Virginia safely, but this did not come easily.
First, I dropped my 35 pound suitcase on my big toe and started bleeding while checking my luggage. This is only the beginning of my luggage problems.
After an hour and 10 minute flight delay because of rain in Washington, the plane finally took off. But not without me feeling like I was on a roller coaster. There was a lot of turbulence during the whole flight and I was sure we were going to crash. However, all of the other passengers seemed relaxed and I was sure they were far more experienced in flying than I am, so I just gripped my copy of Water for Elephants and tried not to think about the fact that I was 4,000 feet in the air without anything underneath me.
After landing in Washington, I ventured my way over to baggage claim. Thank you, United Airlines, for screwing up the claim number and causing me to walk back and forth in search of my bags for a good 40 minutes. Apparently, announcing that my bags will be at the first claim station really means they will be at the fifth one.
By this time, I hadn't eat for over eight hours and I was starving and exhausted. But I had to catch a cab to George Mason University in Fairfax, where I am living this summer. My cab driver didn't really know where he was going, so once we found campus I just had him drop me off at a random building because I had no idea where my housing was. Turns out that I was about 100 yards away from my room, but I took my total of about 100 pounds of luggage and wandered around campus for over an hour. And one of my suitcases doesn't have good wheels so I had to push it for a few yards, leave it, go get my other one and bring it along, and repeat. I looked like a complete disaster, but managed to (sort of) hold back my tears until I made it to my room. Thank you to those random students who carried my bags for a little while for me. It must have been pretty obvious that I was a helpless outsider. And once I said I am from Iowa, they just nodded in confirmation.
I still have yet to unpack the majority of my clothes because I don't have any hangers for my closet. I can't even get to a Target or a grocery store because apparently the shuttle doesn't run during the summer. I'm stranded. I still have to figure out how to get to the Metro so I can get to work on Tuesday morning, but I'm trying not to freak out about that yet.
I managed to find the campus convenience store so I got the necessities: paper towels, toilet paper, Honey Nut Cheerios, and bananas. Just count this as part of my summer diet plan. Discredit the fact that I ordered in pizza and cheesecake last night. Give me a break, I was upset, lonely, and starving. It didn't hold a candle to Gumby's back home, though. Reason number 1 why I am missing Iowa City.
But even after all these struggles, I know I am so blessed to be given this opportunity. I start work on Tuesday and can't wait! My nerves are kicking in, but I know this internship will be a great experience.
P.S. If you want my address to send me sustenance in the form of baked goods, email me.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal.
As I write this, I am half listening to Home Run Derby with my dad. If this is any indication as to how exciting my Winter Break has been so far, I think it's understandable why I am going back to Iowa City tomorrow afternoon.
During my time off, I have cooked, slept, and shopped. I made a pretty delicious HOMEMADE lasagna, but that is sadly my greatest accomplishment in almost two weeks. I also got my grades back. Three B's, a C (I officially hate Psychology), and I passed Pilates (it was a pass/fail class), so I guess that's not bad for cramming for every single exam and pulling papers out of my you know what 18 hours before their due, but I still wanted to hibernate with a big bucket of cookie dough when I found out I didn't get any A's this semester. No need to rub this in, by the way. I'm pretty bitter and WILL cry if you make fun of me. The good news is I'm done with my Gen Eds, so no more math or science classes EVER.
I count this Christmas as an overall success. I've had a good time with my family and got some decent gifts. Also, I found out that my new roommate speaks English! I swear I'm not racist, but if your Chinese suite mate overflows the toilet and floods half of your room, wouldn't you be relieved, too? I thought so.
The official countdown to my 20th birthday begins now. 24 days more days until I am no longer a teeny-bopper. GET EXCITED.
During my time off, I have cooked, slept, and shopped. I made a pretty delicious HOMEMADE lasagna, but that is sadly my greatest accomplishment in almost two weeks. I also got my grades back. Three B's, a C (I officially hate Psychology), and I passed Pilates (it was a pass/fail class), so I guess that's not bad for cramming for every single exam and pulling papers out of my you know what 18 hours before their due, but I still wanted to hibernate with a big bucket of cookie dough when I found out I didn't get any A's this semester. No need to rub this in, by the way. I'm pretty bitter and WILL cry if you make fun of me. The good news is I'm done with my Gen Eds, so no more math or science classes EVER.
I count this Christmas as an overall success. I've had a good time with my family and got some decent gifts. Also, I found out that my new roommate speaks English! I swear I'm not racist, but if your Chinese suite mate overflows the toilet and floods half of your room, wouldn't you be relieved, too? I thought so.
The official countdown to my 20th birthday begins now. 24 days more days until I am no longer a teeny-bopper. GET EXCITED.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Thankful
Happy Thanksgiving!
I've always been a fan of the Holidays, but I've been especially excited for them this year. Maybe it's because I appreciate downtime a little more. Maybe it's because I appreciate the little things more. Or maybe it's because I appreciate a home cooked meal a little more. In any case, I'm thankful that it's Thanksgiving.
I know this is a cliche, but I'm going to make a list of things I am thankful for this year.
1. My family. I have the best parents ever. My dad is seriously the nicest person I've ever met and would do anything for anyone and that's something I've really come to appreciate. My mom always supports me in my education, my goals, and my dreams. She has always encouraged me to work hard and accomplish everything that I set my mind on. Whenever I'm feeling down, I know my mom will help motivate me to persevere and I will always love her for that.
2. My friends. I'm thankful that I have stayed close with most of my friends from high school. They know where I come from and have been loyal for years. These are the people I grew up with. They know me. They know what I'm about and yet they still put up with me. They understand that I over analyze things and get stressed out too easily, but somehow can always talk some sense into me. I can reminisce with them, but I still know that they will be in my life in the future. I'm very thankful for all of my friends in Iowa City, too. Especially everyone I have met at The Daily Iowan. I can relate to everyone there because, for some reason, we all enjoy putting ourselves through mass amounts of stress on a daily basis. But I don't really consider my time in the newsroom as work because I always have so much fun with everyone. Also, I always have someone to watch Hawkeye games with, and because a lot of my friends from home are Clones fans, I appreciate watching a football game without being heckled the whole time.
3. Twitter. This may seem like a strange thing to be thankful for, but I really like Twitter. I love being able to follow multiple news outlets and keep up with current events right as they happen. It makes staying updated so much easier, especially because of the Twitter app I have on my phone, which I am also very thankful for. Love my Droid.
4. College. I love being a college student. I know I complain about tests, uncomfortable living situations, and student loan debts, but I am so blessed to be able to attend college. It's opening up so many doors for me and there is no way I would be happy if I wasn't in school right now. My degree and journalism experience are going to allow me to be successful and independent afterwards. This is a preview of everything else that will happen in my life and if I continue to be as excited and determined as I am now about my future, I know big things are waiting for me.
Ok, that's it for now. I have to get ready for Black Friday shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center at midnight. Please don't trample me on the way in, folks.
I've always been a fan of the Holidays, but I've been especially excited for them this year. Maybe it's because I appreciate downtime a little more. Maybe it's because I appreciate the little things more. Or maybe it's because I appreciate a home cooked meal a little more. In any case, I'm thankful that it's Thanksgiving.
I know this is a cliche, but I'm going to make a list of things I am thankful for this year.
1. My family. I have the best parents ever. My dad is seriously the nicest person I've ever met and would do anything for anyone and that's something I've really come to appreciate. My mom always supports me in my education, my goals, and my dreams. She has always encouraged me to work hard and accomplish everything that I set my mind on. Whenever I'm feeling down, I know my mom will help motivate me to persevere and I will always love her for that.
2. My friends. I'm thankful that I have stayed close with most of my friends from high school. They know where I come from and have been loyal for years. These are the people I grew up with. They know me. They know what I'm about and yet they still put up with me. They understand that I over analyze things and get stressed out too easily, but somehow can always talk some sense into me. I can reminisce with them, but I still know that they will be in my life in the future. I'm very thankful for all of my friends in Iowa City, too. Especially everyone I have met at The Daily Iowan. I can relate to everyone there because, for some reason, we all enjoy putting ourselves through mass amounts of stress on a daily basis. But I don't really consider my time in the newsroom as work because I always have so much fun with everyone. Also, I always have someone to watch Hawkeye games with, and because a lot of my friends from home are Clones fans, I appreciate watching a football game without being heckled the whole time.
3. Twitter. This may seem like a strange thing to be thankful for, but I really like Twitter. I love being able to follow multiple news outlets and keep up with current events right as they happen. It makes staying updated so much easier, especially because of the Twitter app I have on my phone, which I am also very thankful for. Love my Droid.
4. College. I love being a college student. I know I complain about tests, uncomfortable living situations, and student loan debts, but I am so blessed to be able to attend college. It's opening up so many doors for me and there is no way I would be happy if I wasn't in school right now. My degree and journalism experience are going to allow me to be successful and independent afterwards. This is a preview of everything else that will happen in my life and if I continue to be as excited and determined as I am now about my future, I know big things are waiting for me.
Ok, that's it for now. I have to get ready for Black Friday shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center at midnight. Please don't trample me on the way in, folks.
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