Today was my first day as a technical writing intern at AOL. Even though the building is huge (I pretty much only know the way from my cubicle to the bathroom) and I met so many people yet I don't remember anyones name, I love it. I'm actually excited to have a "big girl" job.
Here are a few of my favorite things about today:
- My cubicle. I have my own space with my own phone and my own computer and laptop. It makes me feel so grown up. I seriously never thought I would be so excited to sit in a cubicle, but it makes me feel like I am a contributing member of the company and I like that a lot.
- My badge. It is green with a paint splotch AOL logo. It makes me feel official. I was warned to remember to take it with me everywhere so I don't get locked in the stairwells. Note taken.
- Free stuff. (What a college kid statement, huh?) Today I got a free bag, water bottle, notebook, pens and an umbrella. I am officially branded by AOL.
- The people. Everyone is so incredibly nice and helpful. Everyone was willing to take time out of their day to introduce themselves and they really made me feel welcome. I am so excited to get to know them more each day so I can become part of the group too.
- Being at a company where people love what they do. Each person is passionate about their job and about the company. That's the kind of place I want to work. I love what I do. I want to be at a company that will foster that and help it grow. Being around people that eager and ready to work only makes me more excited.
I can't wait to go back tomorrow. I'm so excited to meet more people and get to know each person more (and hopefully learn everyone's names...fingers crossed!). I'm ready to dive into the projects and get to work. And, hopefully, it will be a great summer.
23 May 2011
17 May 2011
summer reading
1. Water for Elephants, Sara Gruen. Technically, this shouldn't be on the list anymore because I just finished reading it but when I intended to make this list I hadn't read it yet. Plus, I've already read it once before. I have a problem. It was absolutely amazing and I highly recommend it to anyone.
2. 1984, George Orwell. I started this one already so my one goal is to finally finish it!
3. Sing You Home OR Second Glance, Jodi Picoult. One or the other, maybe both if I have time. Jodi Picoult is my favorite author; I have read almost all of her books (there are a lot of them) and I love every single one of them.
4. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Stieg Larsson. I am the very last person to start this series.
5. The Things They Carried, Tim O'Brien. Reading great literature in high school is pointless so I'm re-reading this one so I can truly appreciate it.
2. 1984, George Orwell. I started this one already so my one goal is to finally finish it!
3. Sing You Home OR Second Glance, Jodi Picoult. One or the other, maybe both if I have time. Jodi Picoult is my favorite author; I have read almost all of her books (there are a lot of them) and I love every single one of them.
4. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Stieg Larsson. I am the very last person to start this series.
5. The Things They Carried, Tim O'Brien. Reading great literature in high school is pointless so I'm re-reading this one so I can truly appreciate it.
10 May 2011
home
I am home for the summer now. It's so nice to be able to relax and calm down from the last few hectic weeks of the semester. And I am really happy to finally have some more time to do things that I enjoy -- reading (no textbooks!), crafting, shopping, hanging out by the pool (e.g. my essentials of a good summer) -- but I am beginning to already miss my Blacksburg life.
I miss the bustling around and there never being a dull moment at the Nest.
I miss the lunches, the coffee dates, the dinners when we actually have time to cook.
I miss learning (ugh, I am a dork...).
But, most of all, I miss the people.
I know that this summer holds some exciting things, and, don't get me wrong, I am really looking forward to every second. Maybe my outlook on the summer will change once I start my internship; I hope it does. I don't like sitting here wishing I was somewhere else, I want to truly be wherever I am and enjoy everything that one place has to offer.
So, here's to a successful, fun and exciting summer at home. I promise to live in the moment and make every second count.
I miss the bustling around and there never being a dull moment at the Nest.
I miss the lunches, the coffee dates, the dinners when we actually have time to cook.
I miss learning (ugh, I am a dork...).
But, most of all, I miss the people.
I know that this summer holds some exciting things, and, don't get me wrong, I am really looking forward to every second. Maybe my outlook on the summer will change once I start my internship; I hope it does. I don't like sitting here wishing I was somewhere else, I want to truly be wherever I am and enjoy everything that one place has to offer.
So, here's to a successful, fun and exciting summer at home. I promise to live in the moment and make every second count.
04 May 2011
my job
I got the job. It seriously feels so great to be able to say that; to have the relief of knowing that this summer I will have a purpose and be able to contribute my hard work to a company.
This summer I will be interning with the technical writing department at AOL. I cannot wait. I want to dive into the projects, connect with more people at AOL, and build relationships with the writing team. I want to work.
The best part about getting this job is just knowing that all of the stress and hard work and hours of applying and interviewing actually paid off. My constant worrying is over now; someone wants me to work for their company.
And it's such nice feeling to be wanted like that. I have met countless people who thought me being an English major was just to get my Mrs. degree, that I wasn't going to be able to do anything with my major. Ever since having to defend my decision to so many people, I have been on a personal mission to prove all of them wrong. Today, as of 8:45 a.m., I can officially say that I did just that.
I am relieved...satisfied...happy...but most of all proud. I am proud of myself for the tireless effort I put forth into finding and securing an internship. I am proud of how hard I've worked in school to set myself apart from other applicants. I am proud that I never gave up.
I love what I do. I love the person that I have become from being an English major. And I am so excited to get to fuel my passion and learn even more this summer at my big girl job.
This summer I will be interning with the technical writing department at AOL. I cannot wait. I want to dive into the projects, connect with more people at AOL, and build relationships with the writing team. I want to work.
The best part about getting this job is just knowing that all of the stress and hard work and hours of applying and interviewing actually paid off. My constant worrying is over now; someone wants me to work for their company.
And it's such nice feeling to be wanted like that. I have met countless people who thought me being an English major was just to get my Mrs. degree, that I wasn't going to be able to do anything with my major. Ever since having to defend my decision to so many people, I have been on a personal mission to prove all of them wrong. Today, as of 8:45 a.m., I can officially say that I did just that.
I am relieved...satisfied...happy...but most of all proud. I am proud of myself for the tireless effort I put forth into finding and securing an internship. I am proud of how hard I've worked in school to set myself apart from other applicants. I am proud that I never gave up.
I love what I do. I love the person that I have become from being an English major. And I am so excited to get to fuel my passion and learn even more this summer at my big girl job.
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