Goodness, how I will miss this place.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Life is Nuts.
It is! Absolutely NUTS. This is why:
1. As of last weekend, I am officially a graduate, cum laude, of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University with a double major in Marketing and International Business. Sounds fancy, doesn't it? I'm an alumna! Can you believe it? Fun fact I learned upon graduation: an alumnus is a male graduate, an alumna a female graduate. When there are multiple of us ladies, we're alumnae, but as soon as there's one boy, we're alumni. Oh English language, how you never cease to amaze me.
2. As of Tuesday, I have been apartment hunting and car searching with my dad in Pittsburgh. So adult! I don't think I'm ready. The idea of having my own ride is pretty awesome (did Jason Derulo's "Ridin' Solo" just pop into your head too?). The idea of driving in Pittsburgh with all its hills and bridges after 4 years of not having driven a car, not so much.
3. As of tomorrow, I will have signed my first lease ever. Ready or not, here it is: adult life. Dun dun dun.
I haven't even completely figured out how I feel about having left Georgetown. I know it's not good bye forever, but I do feel a strange sense of finality. It's the end of an era--my friends and I will never return to the Hilltop quite the same way, living and learning there together like we have been the last 4 years. Instead of being sad, I'm trying to keep calm and think about everything one step at a time. I'm focusing on the excitement of my new life and job, and the adventure of going on vacation in Greece and Turkey by myself for the next two weeks.
For all you other grads (high school, college, or otherwise) out there, how are you dealing with this momentous time in your lives? On a different note, any pointers for can't-miss places in Athens, Santorini, or Istanbul?
1. As of last weekend, I am officially a graduate, cum laude, of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University with a double major in Marketing and International Business. Sounds fancy, doesn't it? I'm an alumna! Can you believe it? Fun fact I learned upon graduation: an alumnus is a male graduate, an alumna a female graduate. When there are multiple of us ladies, we're alumnae, but as soon as there's one boy, we're alumni. Oh English language, how you never cease to amaze me.
2. As of Tuesday, I have been apartment hunting and car searching with my dad in Pittsburgh. So adult! I don't think I'm ready. The idea of having my own ride is pretty awesome (did Jason Derulo's "Ridin' Solo" just pop into your head too?). The idea of driving in Pittsburgh with all its hills and bridges after 4 years of not having driven a car, not so much.
3. As of tomorrow, I will have signed my first lease ever. Ready or not, here it is: adult life. Dun dun dun.
I haven't even completely figured out how I feel about having left Georgetown. I know it's not good bye forever, but I do feel a strange sense of finality. It's the end of an era--my friends and I will never return to the Hilltop quite the same way, living and learning there together like we have been the last 4 years. Instead of being sad, I'm trying to keep calm and think about everything one step at a time. I'm focusing on the excitement of my new life and job, and the adventure of going on vacation in Greece and Turkey by myself for the next two weeks.
For all you other grads (high school, college, or otherwise) out there, how are you dealing with this momentous time in your lives? On a different note, any pointers for can't-miss places in Athens, Santorini, or Istanbul?
Sunday, May 8, 2011
AdviseHer
Hi!
I am officially returning to the blogosphere, inspired by two events in my life:
1. I am finished with my undergraduate career
College, where did you go? 4 years flew by so fast. Now that I have more time on my hands and more energy to write things other than essays, this blog will be the outlet for my superb compositional skill and random musings, with or without an audience.
2. I am part of a start-up, called AdviseHer
A group of my favorite Georgetown women and I started a website where we hope to provide real insight and real advice to real girls. We share a belief in the power of women and the need for women to develop strong mentorship networks at a young age. We particularly want to emphasize how it is not only okay to march to the beat to your own drum, but also aim to encourage girls to take pride in and to capitalize on their quirks. It's still in its beginning stages and we're ironing out some kinks, but check out the website, ask questions, and give us feedback!
More to come soon :)
I am officially returning to the blogosphere, inspired by two events in my life:
1. I am finished with my undergraduate career
College, where did you go? 4 years flew by so fast. Now that I have more time on my hands and more energy to write things other than essays, this blog will be the outlet for my superb compositional skill and random musings, with or without an audience.
2. I am part of a start-up, called AdviseHer
A group of my favorite Georgetown women and I started a website where we hope to provide real insight and real advice to real girls. We share a belief in the power of women and the need for women to develop strong mentorship networks at a young age. We particularly want to emphasize how it is not only okay to march to the beat to your own drum, but also aim to encourage girls to take pride in and to capitalize on their quirks. It's still in its beginning stages and we're ironing out some kinks, but check out the website, ask questions, and give us feedback!
More to come soon :)
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Samsung Galaxy S launch
Tonight, Samsung hosted its US launch of the Galaxy S at the Skylight West in New York City. One of my editors at Seventeen originally got invited but couldn't make it, so she sent two interns in her stead--I was lucky enough to be one of them!
The event took place at Skylight West, a beautiful venue on the western edge of the Garment District. After checking in at the desk and a short wait, the presentation began with a short speech by the Director of PR, followed by an overview of the new features by the Chief Strategy Officer. Find an overview of all the fancy new specs here.
The event took place at Skylight West, a beautiful venue on the western edge of the Garment District. After checking in at the desk and a short wait, the presentation began with a short speech by the Director of PR, followed by an overview of the new features by the Chief Strategy Officer. Find an overview of all the fancy new specs here.
Presentation by the head of PR
Friday, June 25, 2010
Big Apple!
I know, I know: it's been 3 months since I last posted, but summer is underway and I'm spending it in New York! I have been here over a month already, but it took me a while to get settled into my new life and to feel like I'm moving with the rhythm of the city. I'm not traveling a lot this summer, but I know New York has been and will be just as exciting!
A few pictures of the city to start--I have to play Asian tourist just a little bit :)
A few pictures of the city to start--I have to play Asian tourist just a little bit :)
Times Square
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