Ahoy Light!

Yesterday, I experienced some anxiety just before going to fill out orientation paper work for my new job. It hit me like a ton of bricks!! I never had to deal with anxiety before I met Rite Aid; true story! As I was working through my stress I realized; I don't want to disappoint this new job. Just like Pokemon, I want to be the very best! I also realized, this is my first 40 hour; Monday- Friday; most I have been paid yet job! I am used to being part-time or varied, doing retail, and being kicked around. Even when I worked in a portrait studio, it was some grueling hard work! In my history of retail; I have been, under paid, yelled at, had things thrown at me, been abandoned by co-workers, thrown to the wolves, taken advantage of, climbed on, worked on hands and knees, bent over backwards. The good side is; I have got to encounter and endure all walks of life, I have a better appreciation towards how to act towards people and how to be treated, I have a thicker skin, a few people have warmed my heart and made me appreciate more things. Finally, through years and years of retail to fall back on to, one day was just when I had enough and decided to get a degree. Now, I understand this all sounds so winded, but I am getting to the point! I had an attack because, I am totally done with retail and wish nothing more then to work at a job, doing something that has to deal with the visual arts. I have found that job, and from the sounds of it, she really liked me enough that she didn't need a second interview! I am a little afraid and excited to start my new career path, I just don't want to mess this up. Kind of like a "Don't pinch me, I am dreaming" thing. I am still a little in shock, once am physically there and working, I am sure I will start to feel a little more normal.

So, if you couldn't tell. I got a job with Expedia/Hotels.com as a Media Producer. I will be editing photos of hotels and such for their sites, along with batch filing amongst others photo needs. I will not be creative, I am just the person who does the work as needed. I am totally OK with that. Kind of like an assembly line for photos. When the job opened up last Wednesday, my recruiter called me ASAP and we went over my resume with a fine comb. My resume was sent out and within 3 hours, I got a call for an interview for the same day. The interview went well, she asked questions on what I used Photoshop for and if I used Bridge. The interview was done in 10 mins and over the phone, she also told me how much she liked my resume and how I have a lot of experience and sounded excited. After the call, I emailed my recruiter about how I thought the interview went. Ten mins later he called to tell me that the interview must have went well because they cancelled all the rest of the interviews and would like to offer me the position. I got goosebumps when I heard  the news! Now I am waiting on the background check...

I also have finally accomplished my AAS degree in Web and Video! Feels pretty good! I would like to get my BS or BA as well, but I would like a little assistance if it's available. LWTC was something else. I was a great experience and I graduate with honors! My only real qualm is that I didn't feel as challenged in certain classes. A few of my classes that encouraged free thinking like, my painting class and motion graphics class, I felt challenged to come up with ideas and apply them to what needed to be done. Most of my classes just felt like silly busy work. I know busy work is all part of school but I believe problem solving and exploring were more essential.
To celebrate, I might have to have a themed party! I wanted to wait until after I got a job because then I was more likely to enjoy it. I was thinking of having a kung-fu party, where we watch Bruce Lee films and eat Chinese food and have to kind of dress up! Or a mad scientist party! Hmmmm

I think that's all my brain wish to report for now. I think I am going to go do some yoga and window shopping.