Hello!
So I know it’s been a long time since my last post and frankly, I got lazy. I am going to try to keep this up more regularly so here it goes.
Since my last hoo-rah of a post, I graduated college, moved in to a tiny little apartment with my best friend and yes, GOT A JOB.
Graduation was such a bittersweet day. It was great to celebrate with family and friends. We went out to eat at Mitchell’s Steak House, where they even customized our menus! Later that evening, a whole slew of graduates went to a local bar to all hang out one last time. That quickly turned into sentimental speeches and unstoppable tears. I can honestly say I will never forget that night!
After graduation I moved in with Katelyn, into a small two-bedroom apartment in Columbus. I had connected her with a private teaching job but I was still only working at Pier 1 Imports part time. I applied and interviewed for a few positions and they either didn’t fit me or I didn’t fit them. It was very, very frustrating.
Then, my friend’s mother said her friend was looking for some freelance help with her marketing company and I jumped on the opportunity. I met with her and it basically turned from free lance into an actual position. I’m still working a few days a week at Pier 1 (got to pay the bills!) but I am very excited to start working with Advanced Practice Marketing.
Also in recent news, literally, were my car and I. For graduation, my parents gave me new car, for which I am eternally grateful. Unfortunately a few weeks ago, I was driving home from the grocery store and became trapped in a freaky flash flood. I was rescued by firefighters and eventually my car was towed out only to be totaled. Although there was nothing I could have done to avoid the situation, I couldn’t help but feel overly guilty and bad about what had happened. But, what’s done is done.
I now have a new car and a new job and everything is looking up! Last week I was on vacation with my family in Ocean Isle which was awesome and it was just what I need to raise my spirits.
This week is my first week fully working both jobs and it’s already tiring but keeps me busy! Reflecting on everything that’s happened, I can’t help but to think about how thankful I am. I have a place to live, wonderful people in my life and good health. On the other hand, I also am reminded to stay humble and hungry. I want to learn and grow both personally and professionally in the coming months and keep working towards my goals.
Codi Mast 