Some Kind of Summer

My last post was on June 3 which was a loooong time ago.

So much has changed since then with my working situation, my personal situation and my relationship situation. It is amazing how much change can happen in a short amount of time.

You know things had to be hectic if I wasn't able to log on at least one time last MONTH. So I though it would be appropriate to bring you all up to date with my revelations of this summer!

1. Long distance relationships work if they are with the right person, in the right relationship.

So many times relationships fall apart with distance. I am here to tell you that it is not always the case! If the feelings that you have for your girl/boyfriend are based on legitimate aspects, distance will not have a major effect on the "end result" of the relationship.

Por ejemplo, if you can't stand being on the phone with your girlfriend for more than 20 minutes at a time, maybe you don't really mesh well with her personality. If you can't trust your boyfriend to stay faithful to you, even though you were on the phone when he fell asleep, maybe you have some serious trust issues OR he is not doing a good enough job in telling you how he feels.

Distance puts your relationship to the test, and most fail because they are based on the wrong things. Granted, the physical presence of a loved one does make a difference, but if you can still find a way to be completely in love with that person while not seeing them for long periods of time, imagine what it will be like when you are together.

2. Unless you hire everyone yourself, you will not get along with everyone in the office.

You love your family and friends because of the things you have in common, your similar beliefs and goals, and the things you enjoy to do. People at work are generally an inconsistent assortment of people that have nothing in common other than the ability to do their job. Don't get down about it, make the most of it!

Believe it or not, there is good in every person, and most of the time, your rough spots are from misunderstandings. TALK to people and work it out. It will make a huge difference in how you feel about work.

3. Finding a job in a recession is harder than the needle in a haystack.

I just settle with playing in the hay and hope I get poked by a needle, but the analogy has some weight to it. You have to come off as multi-dimensional and innovative or there is no reason for anyone to hire you (unless they are friends with your dad). That's not to say that there aren't any jobs out there, because there are. The amount of people that are APPLYING for these jobs is what has changed.

Find a way to make yourself visible.

4. Don't get cocky about your education.

The things you learn in college are really nothing compared to things you learn in the work place. There are practical applications of things that were mentioned in class, but the "A" that you got in that class may or may not mean absolutely nothing when it comes down to it.

I am glad that I have grown this summer, and there certainly have been growing pains to go with it. They give you character, yes, but they also give you perspective... and that perspective will definitely come in handy later.

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