Saturday, November 10, 2007

Reflective moment


My 25th year started out right, and I’m happy to report that things have been going well for a week now. My birthday party was the best one yet. Everything was absolutely perfect and even better than anything I had imagined. I have such wonderful friends!

I feel extremely blessed for my family, friendships, and accomplishments. I must admit, there have been times when my I’ve been unsatisfied with my status when comparing myself to my peers, but I also understand that we all have varying goals with different means of attaining them. I’m glad that I’ve determined my goal, and now I have to work on getting there.

Classes are getting easier each day. I have been slightly distant from my classmates, but that’s because I choose to push myself to perform beyond what has been expected. Despite all that, I still strive to remain friendly and helpful. I had an unpleasant experience when I first started, and I hope that no one else goes through that. I understand that the field in general is competitive, but I am also confident enough in my abilities to help others.

The internship with KOCE is also going pretty well. I enjoy meeting officials and politicians in the area. I also enjoy talking to the host and producers. I am less nervous now, which is great because now I can actually pay attention to the interviews and offer my two cents at the debriefing. I am very thankful for the internship because I am able to observe, ask questions, and simply shadow without very high expectations. If things go well, perhaps I won’t be moving back home afterall.

My friendships have been great which I’m very thankful for. I was saddened that some thought to be important ignored me on my special day, but many more friends remembered, which clearly outweighed the others. With many friends made, why must I strive for those who demonstrate no care? Good question. I suppose they could be just as easily forgotten.

The holiday season is upon us, and I am very excited. I have received many gift cards from my celebration, so the next couple weeks are saved for numerous trips to South Coast and Fashion Island!