I spend a lot of time blogging. And while I get to tell stories, show off my pictures, or just talk about random stuff, very rarely do I get to just sit down and talk about what's on my mind. This blog originally started out that way and over time its progressed to what we have here now. So if for no one's benefit other than my own, every so often, I'm going to post a little bit about me and my life. It'll make things a little more personal around here...
My new favorite answer when someone asks me what I want to be when I grow up is "happy." I get weird looks when I respond with that answer, but its the God honest truth. Sure, I'm working on my MBA which is supposed to put you on the fast track to a cushy job with a corner office, but truthfully I'm way happier blogging or taking pictures for the Greenville News. Life's funny in that way. I don't know what I want to do, but I think when the moment presents itself, I'll figure it out.
While I'm on the subject of school, I have no clue how I'm going to manage to pay for everything over the next three semesters (2 summers and fall). While I think I can manage to get everything taken care of to where I can pay for both summer sessions, coming up with $5,000 by the time August rolls around is going to be quite a task. Sure, I could always go the route of taking out a loan or two, but I've made it 80% of the way through grad school without taking out a loan...I don't really want to start now.
A crazy idea that becomes more and more serious with every passing day is the idea of me moving to New York. Preferably sometime shortly after graduation. Where would I go? Most likely somewhere near Brooklyn or Queens as I have family there. What would I do? Who knows, hopefully something that makes me happy. Honestly it doesn't even have to be New York -- just somewhere different. While I love Clemson, Greenville, and the rest of South Carolina's Upstate area, I think my time here is almost up. Not in a bad way mind you, its just that I'm ready for somewhere completely new.
At the beginning of June, I'm taking a somewhat impromptu trip to the New York/New Jersey area. It's somewhat impromptu as I actually have to make some sort of travel arrangements, but outside of my pal Shane's graduation party and sneaking over to Connecticut to go see Michele, I really have no reason to go up there. It'll be a good time regardless, so I'm not sweating it. Should be good times...
I am in desperate need of a girlfriend. Not for all the sappy reasons like companionship or someone to cuddle up with and watch movies. I don't have time for all that bullshit. I need a girlfriend to give me a reason to clean up my apartment. It looks like someone's flipped my apartment upside down then shook it a little. It's not dirty here, but it sure as hell is messy.
I've got a birthday next week. This Wednesday I turn 25. I feel that I should do something big but at the same time, I'm content with letting it pass without making a big hubbub about it. I'll probably wind up making a bigger fuss over the EAP's birthday (which is the day after mine) than my own.
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11 comments:
I love personal rambles, This was a great one.... You will figure out where you are going and coming soon! when it comes to moving, I am just a country gal that loves it in the city.. So anywhere is fine for me!!!
congrats on almost being done with your masters also! Wooo hooo!!! I am just starting so ummmm I have along ways to go!
LOL @ why you need a girlfriend! haha!!
This was a great post!
I'll be in NY from May 27th until June 1st. Otherwise I'll track you down in the Carolinas.
Your answer to that question is good and honest.
Cider-Single: Gracias. Sometimes I like to just let it flow from the hip. Now I just wait for life to take its course from here.
Toast: Looks like we'll wind up just missing each other in NY. I'm heading that way sometime around the middle of that first week. But sure to drop me a line once you get through the Carolinas. If possible we'll meet up and cause a lil trouble.
If you can get to the happy mode you have it made..:)
If a girlfriend means a cleaner living space, then we need one, too.
what's up topolk. well this is my first time visiting your blog and i love your ramblings. i love to read other people's personal stories...
being happy is great. most people are not.
great job on not taking out student loans and still making it through school. it's hard work but it can be done. proof pudding.
new jersey is expensive..don't come here and so is new york. it's crazy. i'm looking at georgia myself in a few years.
lol, that's why you need a girlfriend. that's funny. just pretend that one is coming over and then start cleaning. hey do you watch clean house? maybe not. thought that would give you some motiviation.
i'll be stopping by back to see how you are. later.
Well before I forget happy birthday next week. And keep on paying for school because if you can avoid the loans do it. It is great feeling to leave school with no student loans to worry about. Being happy is important and if you are fortunate enough to find something to do that that makes you happy then do it my friend. Have fun in NY.
Robert - I try to stay there. I get tricky sometimes. Welcome aboard.
Jillian - I actually need 2 girlfriends. My car looks like hell warmed over too.
Natural - Welcome as well. Feel free to drop by often. I like to ramble with no real point more times than not ;-)
Shife - Thanks for the early b-day wishes. And its my goal to keep paying for it. I went to class today w/o giving them the required $1600...I'll see how long I can milk that before I HAVE to pay it.
You need to clean that apartment. If you have a dirty one you'll never be motivated to bring a chick back there.
True, but away games are more fun (and less hassle).
Hmmm choose your girlfriend wisely then - my husband would argue that he keeps me tidy!
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