Change is good

Dear bloggers,

I am proud to announce that in the past couple of days, my life has changed. Now, I know you're thinking "mandaaa, you've been talking about the changes you want to make for a week or so" but that was all talk. That was all planning. THIS, my friends, is action. This goes beyond the dream of change and the planning of change. This actual change - and all in the past two days!

Now that you're all in suspense, I'll let you in on the good news:

1. I put in my two weeks notice at the office. And it went surprisingly well. I talked to my boss about what was going on (the cliff's notes version, at least. Aaand I did leave out just how much I hated it there - no need to go into that). She gave me a hug, told me she'd miss me, but was really excited for me because she knows this is a dream of mine (which she did know - we spent two weeks sharing a bed in St. Louis, so needless to say, we got to know a little bit about each other). Not only that, but she went ahead and took me off the schedule (there are new people who need the hours and since I'm not part of the team anymore, I'm not really considered. I understand. No hard feelings). So basically, I'm done. I don't ever have to drive back to the office ever again nor walk around a sam's club randomly talking to people (no offense to sam's club. I loved making new friends with the sample ladies). Yes, that means I don't get paid for two extra weeks, but I'm actually okay with that. So that means a few days off (a few much deserved and needed days off) to sleep some, run errands, actually see the people I call my friends. That is until...

2. My internship starts! After no contact for a week or so, I heard back from a company with an internship and they wanted an interview (flashback to the last post). I met them, talked to them, and just fell in love with the job. It's for Kate Reed designs. What they do is design stationary, notecards, things like that. The position is 1/3 design and working with the art director (who is a young TCU grad, so we have a lot in common), 1/3 social media (facebook, twitter, blogs, etc. - you know, my expertise) and 1/3 regular intern work (ie: stuffing envelopes, running errands, things like that). They only wanted one intern and they picked ME! Not only does it have the possibility of a full time position at the end of it, but it's what I want to do in a little bit different environment. I start Wednesday :)

Things seem to be falling into place (knock on wood) and for the first time in a long time, I can't wait to see what else happens! Here's hoping they keep working out for me because it's a good feeling when you wake up happy and knowing it's going to be a good day. I've missed that feeling. I'm glad it's back.