Disappointment

This week I heard the news that I didn't get a position that I applied for. It was a blow to the ol' ego, but in the long run I think it will work out. It is not that I am unhappy where I am, I just need a little more challenging work to do. My desire right now is to move into a role where I have more responsibilities and possibly work with event planning. Although it was a tough day when I got the email, I had my doubts after the second interview. Sometimes my intuition can be spot on (unfortunately). So, I dusted myself off picked up my pride off the floor and went to work the next day with a fresh, positive attitude. And well, since then so many things have gone wrong.

Learning as I get older

Today I attended a professional development lecture and luncheon. The gal that spoke was a young girl just recently graduated from CMU. Her lecture was about Social Media. I know that this is the way the young people communicate, having their entire lives out in the open, but to me, it is something I have a hard time letting go. I suppose it dates me saying that. I don't like to update my twitter, or post a status on Facebook every day. It is just not me, but I do like to read other blogs. I am on the Hip2Save blog, a wonderful site of savings and couponing. The owner of that blog is a wonderful source of information and great deals.

I know I need to jump onto this Social Media bandwagon. So, today I updated my twitter account, joined some CMU groups and am going to begin my move into this age. I believe the way that things were done in my field (communication) are changing and have changed so much, I need to be open and learning everyday how to communicate.

With my Masters class, I have to choose a topic that will become my Capstone Project. I have a few ideas, but after this mornings lecture, I am wondering if I don't want to add the possibility of "social media" in there somewhere. The ideas I currently have are 1) The Combination of print and digital media necessary for communication. 2) Print versus social media: how to gain the attention of Gen Z for college enrollment.

So far it is a work in process. Hopefully by the time I get to the Capstone course, I have it all worked out! Good day to all.

He got the job

Well, to update my last blog, my husband got the job. He has currently ended his employment with his last company, has this week off, then begins his new job on the 21st at Central Michigan University. We couldn't be happier.