All I can say is, thank God it's F-R-I-D-A-Y. The hardest weeks (for me at least) are the ones right after break... anyone else?! Anyways, I knew I just had to sludge through and I'd make it to the weekend soon enough.
Week recap. I have a confession to make... yesterday was a tough day. Do you ever have those days where you just want to hit the fast forward button?! Yup. You guessed, that's pretty much how my day went. I had been waiting to hear back from a summer internship (my first choice). I'm sure you know where this is going, but nonetheless I got that dreaded email that the company decided to pursue other applicants. Great. If you haven't experienced this yet (consider yourself lucky) it was the worst. email. ever.
Long story short, I was devastated. I really thought I was the perfect fit for the position, and I spent the rest of day wondering what I had done wrong. Was my resume not impressive enough? Was I too persistent? Was it because I don't go to a prestigious ivy leave school? Am I just not good enough? The thoughts just kept racing... to the point where I felt suffocated in my own head. I took a deep breath and started to look at this hurdle at a different angle.
With every obstacle I face (though very difficult at times) I try to look for the silver lining. Some instances are much easier than others. This one being particularly difficult. Yet, I know there is a better plan ahead that I cannot yet see. As my mom had always said (ad nauseam I might add), "If it's not meant to be, it's not meant to be". And it's true, even though it's hard to wrap your mind around it right away.
Still, I had a decision to make on how I was going to deal with this adversity. I could-curl-up-in-a-ball and feel sorry for myself (which is okay for a minute or two but then what...), or I could figure out plan "B" (the better option obviously). So what did I do next, you might ask? Well, after the initial shock of feeling sorry for myself, I began applying to more internships. Yes. I got right back on that bicycle (job hunt) and started peddling (applying). I spent the day maneuvering through my obstacle, instead of handicapping myself in front of it. By no means can I guarantee that I will land an internship this time around but hey, at least I know I am doing all that I can. Because if you do that, you can't possibly ask yourself for more. It's as simple as that. I think you'll find (from my own experience) that your mind will be at ease, when you truly know you did everything you could.
Don't let one bad moment make you bitter. Life is too short!!
That said, here is the Friday Five roundup for the week!
ONE // Have you had a bad day like mine recently? Take a look. This video that will inspire you to find your true happiness.
TWO // As if I wasn't already obsessed with Leighton Meester (aka Blair Waldorf), I now have a new reason. I had no idea she was so talented!!
THREE// If you haven't listened to Serial Podcast, go straight there and do NOT pass go! I loved listening to this on my way to class, in the gym, while doing work, or even right before bed. I finished the season in a week... it's THAT good!
FOUR // Dance Marathon. FTK (for the kids). This Saturday, I am dancing for 14 hours straight! All proceeds will go towards Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in Columbia, SC. You can donate here. Your donation could help save a child's life.
FIVE // March Madness. Have you filled out your bracket yet?!
Have a fab weekend, y'all!
~pinch, pinch theclassycrab~
Week recap. I have a confession to make... yesterday was a tough day. Do you ever have those days where you just want to hit the fast forward button?! Yup. You guessed, that's pretty much how my day went. I had been waiting to hear back from a summer internship (my first choice). I'm sure you know where this is going, but nonetheless I got that dreaded email that the company decided to pursue other applicants. Great. If you haven't experienced this yet (consider yourself lucky) it was the worst. email. ever.
Long story short, I was devastated. I really thought I was the perfect fit for the position, and I spent the rest of day wondering what I had done wrong. Was my resume not impressive enough? Was I too persistent? Was it because I don't go to a prestigious ivy leave school? Am I just not good enough? The thoughts just kept racing... to the point where I felt suffocated in my own head. I took a deep breath and started to look at this hurdle at a different angle.
With every obstacle I face (though very difficult at times) I try to look for the silver lining. Some instances are much easier than others. This one being particularly difficult. Yet, I know there is a better plan ahead that I cannot yet see. As my mom had always said (ad nauseam I might add), "If it's not meant to be, it's not meant to be". And it's true, even though it's hard to wrap your mind around it right away.
Still, I had a decision to make on how I was going to deal with this adversity. I could-curl-up-in-a-ball and feel sorry for myself (which is okay for a minute or two but then what...), or I could figure out plan "B" (the better option obviously). So what did I do next, you might ask? Well, after the initial shock of feeling sorry for myself, I began applying to more internships. Yes. I got right back on that bicycle (job hunt) and started peddling (applying). I spent the day maneuvering through my obstacle, instead of handicapping myself in front of it. By no means can I guarantee that I will land an internship this time around but hey, at least I know I am doing all that I can. Because if you do that, you can't possibly ask yourself for more. It's as simple as that. I think you'll find (from my own experience) that your mind will be at ease, when you truly know you did everything you could.
Don't let one bad moment make you bitter. Life is too short!!
That said, here is the Friday Five roundup for the week!
ONE // Have you had a bad day like mine recently? Take a look. This video that will inspire you to find your true happiness.
TWO // As if I wasn't already obsessed with Leighton Meester (aka Blair Waldorf), I now have a new reason. I had no idea she was so talented!!
THREE// If you haven't listened to Serial Podcast, go straight there and do NOT pass go! I loved listening to this on my way to class, in the gym, while doing work, or even right before bed. I finished the season in a week... it's THAT good!
FOUR // Dance Marathon. FTK (for the kids). This Saturday, I am dancing for 14 hours straight! All proceeds will go towards Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in Columbia, SC. You can donate here. Your donation could help save a child's life.
FIVE // March Madness. Have you filled out your bracket yet?!
Have a fab weekend, y'all!
~pinch, pinch theclassycrab~