Last night I bought a laptop case. Not just any computer case, but a legit leather one. It has pockets for resumes and business cards. There are all these compartments. It's pretty sweet. And this may sound tool-ish, but it really made me feel like I was finally growing up. Buying this laptop case just made me feel so professional, so grown up. I mean, I flipped when I got my business cards! I was so excited because they were something tangible that made going to conference and graduating seem real, but the laptop case put me over the edge. My future is slowly coming together and in my mind, the real world is waiting for me with open arms.
For a senior graduating into the current economy, my outlook may look ridiculous, but I'm trying to be optimistic. I am so sick of people being down about getting a job. I know it's hard out there, that is for damn sure. But how can you expect to walk into the current job market with the attitude that it sucks and is hopeless? I would much rather be positive. In my mind, this will show in my interviews, making me stand out!
I've always tried to grow up too fast. With an older sister, I constantly tried to act older, be older. For the first time, I feel like I am my age. I am going to be 22 in just a few short months. And to me, 22 is a great age to go out into the workforce armed with an arsenal of skills. 21 is seen as the age of partying and drinking. Turning 22 is like flipping a new page. Even though they are just one number apart, I feel like the age makes all the difference. 22 sounds so legit and grown up compared to 21. And I am going to do all I can to prepare myself for 22 and my future. And you can bet your money I'm going to be positive and optimistic while doing so! Even though the job market stinks, when I graduate, there will be something out there fore me. It may not happen right away, but it's gonna happen.
[[ I may just be wishful thinking, but what's to say a girl with passion can't dream :) ]]
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Flying High With Delta
Right now I am sitting on an airplane headed to San Diego for the PRSSA National Conference 2009! Now I have never flown Delta before, despite my many travels, and am really surprised at the great treatment we have receieved on our flight. Not that I had heard bad things about this airline, I just never heard anything great.
But so far, my experience has exceeded good! Every chair has a tv screen with options for music, movies, tv, games and HBO! Although you have to pay for movies and games--the music and tv stations are both free. Now I was expecting to open the music option to find lame old music. But to my surprise, Delta has provided a plethora of music ranging from pop songs to motown to musicals. Instead of listening to iPods and watching movies on our computers, our entire group is absorbed in their mini tv. At the moment, I am listening to the soundtrack for the hit musical Spring Awakening!
Delta has also taken flying to a new level. Delta handed out free wireless cards for their flyers. By just simply creating an account and entering a promotional code, everyone on the flight has been given free wireless Internet while IN FLIGHT! It's really something neat to experience. Who would have thought you could access the world wide web while well over 10,000 miles above ground?! I've been passing my computer around to let other members tweet and check their accounts!
Delta has also provided us with tasty snacks and they didn't skimp on them. During both flights, our stewardesses offered us beverages and snacks. They gave us two packages of peanuts, cookies or pretzels! This is definitely something rare in the current economy-- I always feel like I have to pay for a little treat while flying, but Delta provided this for free.
The one downfall about this airline is the checked baggage free. I really hope this is somethign temporary. To check a bag, it cost $20. For a college student, this is a semi-large chunk of change. But because of all of these perks, I think it is somewhat worth it! Hopefully, when things get better for the economy, the checked baggage fee decreases!
Either way, having a great flight to conference on Delta. Really love their logo for their on-flight Wi-Fi! I wish I could show it but I just wouldn't do it justice! Way to go Delta--Keep up the great customer service! My flights today have made me feel like I am a valued customer! Definitely adding Delta to my check-list when looking up flights!
But so far, my experience has exceeded good! Every chair has a tv screen with options for music, movies, tv, games and HBO! Although you have to pay for movies and games--the music and tv stations are both free. Now I was expecting to open the music option to find lame old music. But to my surprise, Delta has provided a plethora of music ranging from pop songs to motown to musicals. Instead of listening to iPods and watching movies on our computers, our entire group is absorbed in their mini tv. At the moment, I am listening to the soundtrack for the hit musical Spring Awakening!
Delta has also taken flying to a new level. Delta handed out free wireless cards for their flyers. By just simply creating an account and entering a promotional code, everyone on the flight has been given free wireless Internet while IN FLIGHT! It's really something neat to experience. Who would have thought you could access the world wide web while well over 10,000 miles above ground?! I've been passing my computer around to let other members tweet and check their accounts!
Delta has also provided us with tasty snacks and they didn't skimp on them. During both flights, our stewardesses offered us beverages and snacks. They gave us two packages of peanuts, cookies or pretzels! This is definitely something rare in the current economy-- I always feel like I have to pay for a little treat while flying, but Delta provided this for free.
The one downfall about this airline is the checked baggage free. I really hope this is somethign temporary. To check a bag, it cost $20. For a college student, this is a semi-large chunk of change. But because of all of these perks, I think it is somewhat worth it! Hopefully, when things get better for the economy, the checked baggage fee decreases!
Either way, having a great flight to conference on Delta. Really love their logo for their on-flight Wi-Fi! I wish I could show it but I just wouldn't do it justice! Way to go Delta--Keep up the great customer service! My flights today have made me feel like I am a valued customer! Definitely adding Delta to my check-list when looking up flights!
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