Growing Up Is Growing On Me

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 :) ]]