Archive for May 2008
Just BE Yourself…
I write this on the eve of my first interview…first of several (hopefully). Tomorrow’s pick = WFIE 14 News in Evansville, IN. It’s for a reporter/photographer position which I am completely up for (although I can’t decide if I want to do news or sports).
Let’s talk about how I’m excited more than anything, but the 7 hour drive here gave me more then enough time to think about it and life.
All my life (at least for the last 5 years) i’ve wanted this. I’ve wanted to be done so I can start going what I love all the time, full time. And the fact that the reality of it is approaching…makes me freak. As I was driving I was thinking: “wow that means i’ll be doing this 5 days a week! do you think it’ll get old” ”will I loose the fire and drive i’ve got now?” “is this really what I want to do with my life? my whole life?”
I know…what the hell is up with the questioning right? Well I guess it’s only natural to be freaked out at the reality of something right in front of you. If this is what happens on your wedding day right before you tie the knot then i guess this is just practice. Anyway, I digress. The reality became more real tonight as I parked in the parking lot and walked along the Ohio River by myself…realizing that I truly was alone on this adventure. The set in again when I walked into O’Charlies Resturant, sat down, ordered a pint and some chicken strips…by myself. I wondered what people around my thought, and then I got over it. I mean what does it say when a woman walks into a bar alone? Either she’s had a bad day, or she’s confident and okay with being alone? okay i’ll got with the second…ish.
I’m about to begin a part of my life that has a lot to do with myself and may even involve me doing it alone, away from the people I love. Some might say thats terrible, others…it’s the price you pay…me…i’m not sure yet. Only time will tell. But tonight as I sit alone in this hotel room, thinking about all that’s run through my mind today…I am not worried. It will all work out how it’s supposed to. I put my trust in a higher power…my faith is in God.
Everyone keeps telling me…”JUST BE YOURSELF” and you’ll be fine! I guess in a way it’s true. You are who you are. If someone doesn’t hire you because of who you are, then that’s not your problem…unless of course you aren’t that professional. OR whatever!
On that note: Just Be Yourself…it’s the real road to success in life, not matter what your path.
