Sunset on an internship and more of the waiting game

Lots of kind folks have been inquiring about the status of my grown-up life that I’m still working on getting established.  It’s always warming to know that there are people who are genuinely concerned and curious and rooting for me to do well.

I’ve been recently reminded that life is about making some pretty big decisions, where the outcome is usually unknown.

I was honored to be granted an internship with the multimedia team at the Las Vegas Sun, an opportunity that freaked me out with excitement and nervousness.  I’d have to pack a bunch of stuff and be moved from South Florida to Vegas ASAP, with my car, so that means a very long road trip.   At the same time, a little birdie (my sister-in-law) passed word along about an opening with her boss, Democratic State Senator Nan Rich, as a Legislative Aide.  With her offices based close to home in South Florida and the prospect of actually having a career salary and benefits with the chance at some sweet political experience, I was in a pickle.

After an unsuccessful search for short-term housing in Vegas and adding up the costs, moving there for three months was just not feasible for my current situation.  Now, I understand that some people will want to slap me up-side my head and shake me for that but c’est la vie. I have to thank the Sun for being so understanding about the whole situation and doing their best to help me get setup, even if it didn’t work out.

So now I wait. Resume has been sent, suit has been purchased, and I’m eager to talk politics with the Senator, but she is a busy, busy lady.

And while I wait, I start part-time at Banana Republic tonight which means at the very least, I’ll accumlate a pretty sleek wardrobe and some spending money in the meantime.

Apologies for the lack of real postings that have nothing to do with my personal life.  Those will be back soon.