I have been invited... but to where?

I got an email at 10:37am this morning.... my stupid phone.  It said my application had been updated on Saturday night at 2:00am.  I had no clue what this was pertaining to since I haven't even had my final interview....

Well ladies and gentlemen.  I have officially been invited, and they sent it out on Friday.  I should receive it any day now :)  The crazy part is I have no clue where it is, around what date or job.  It truly is a mystery.

Best,

Katie

Office space combined with Waiting

Do you ever feel like your in a movie?  Well I feel like that every day... like I stepped on the set of Office Space and Waiting combined.  Seriously, I drive to work thinking what the hell am I doing with my life each day... while fighting the horrific traffic.  The time is flying by and I haven't really anything to show for it.  I mean graduating school is a huge accomplishment but really before I actually am finished it just seems like the same busy work, not really doing anything.  

Waiting, the movie on the other hand makes me crack up everyday.  I am standing there singing Happy Birthday in the restaurant and all I can do is laugh and think of the scene in Waiting where the kid is crying.  Its ridiculous.  Thank god this is the last serving job I will (HOPEFULLY) ever had to do.  

I am sending good vibrations (as another post put it) towards the placement office today.  Tomorrow is Friday... which kills me because once the weekend gets here I know I am in for another 3 day wait.  If the placement office could just call me today, I would be a very happy camper.  I am nominated for June and as the days swiftly pass, I know that my expected departure is approaching.  All I need is the damn invite lol.   Every time I call my dad, he is always like WHERE YOU GOING? its the first thing out of his mouth.  He is almost more excited and nervous then I am.  

On another note... what is up with the weather California? This is supposed to be my spring break not winter break?  I refused to leave the house today... I mean there was a tornado warning in Sacramento yesterday... REALLY? Plus everyplace is flooding.  I love cold weather and rain but when you add horrible 25-30 mile an hour wind.... its not so much love anymore.

That is all.  

Best regards,

Katie

Spring Break

I cannot believe it is already spring break for me.... I am almost finished with my final semester of my undergraduate degree.  I stared off spring break in great fashion with a trip to San Fran with the girl friends.  Too much fun.  I love the city, even though the weather was HORRIBLE.  We were tourists, did the touristy things, even went on a ride-the-ducks tour thingy.  I have been to the city probably 25 times and I must say learning about the history made this trip even more special.

Off to enjoy the rest of my time.  Next time I post, I hope it has to do with a final interview or invitation.  We can all dream right?  I will see if I am right.

Best,

Katie

Some contact... finally

I bit the bullet and emailed my placement desk with an updated resume because it had been over a month since becoming medically cleared and my 8 weeks until June is quickly approaching.  

Crazy thing is my placement assistant (who I had not previously heard from) emailed me back literally 45 minutes later requesting my resume.  So in an effort of progress, it was either fate that my placement assistant was reviewing my file at the time and requested the updated resume or my little nudge helped me along.  

Either way, I have finally made some type of connection with the placement office which makes me super happy to know that my file is there and someone is finally looking at my file.  

So cheers to the next stage of waiting.  Waiting for the final interview. 

Best wishes to everyone that is hammering through this process.  It really shows a test to your character.

On another note, I am sending my prayers to those who have been affected by the horrible earthquake and tsunami in Japan.   

Best regards,

Katie

Dolce far niente

I wish I knew how to apply "dolce far niente" (the sweetness of doing nothing) to my life.  Ever since I can remember, I have been in the fast track lane... always racing.  This year isn't any different.  I took an internship that requires 10 hours a week of research, 10 hours I really don't have with my last semester, full work schedule and my senioritis.

Somehow, everything will work out though.  It always does.  You want to know the best part about being super busy?  I think I have cured RAS.  I mean I get the occasional restlessness but for the most part I have come to terms that I either leave in June or leave later.  I am not sure which one I would prefer at this moment?  I mean my sister will be getting married next Aprilish? and I want to help her plan as much as I can before I were to leave.  Plus, the idea of packing up and selling all my stuff sounds daunting, especially if I leave a couple weeks after graduation (I graduate May 21st).  However, I think it will all work out.  I need to remind myself to stay this positive and carefree when it comes lol. :)

I feel extremely blessed that my family supports me 100%, and I have the best family.  There are so many changes happening in everyones lives right now.  I read this blog about the inbetween stages from school to finding a job and/or volunteering with the Peace Corps and I think we all go through this grey area.  We don't know what to expect or where we will be in a few months... and this causes anxiety for most or the feeling of being unproductive.

The only thing I can fully say is that you will experience this grey area in whatever you do.  If its waiting for Peace Corps, or waiting for a job opportunity, or starting a family etc.  I have seen it in so many different forms... and the funny part about it.  We are all doing it.  We are all waiting for something.  I need to learn not to wait, but to live in the present but its so damn hard when you are too excited.

Ciao

Katie