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.