Post-It addict

I think I've become the Queen of the Post-it. Currently, I have five Post-It notes on my desk, all reminding me of different things I need to do. I've also been known to be halfway asleep, remember something I need to do, and ask my roommate, (who's still awake), to write a Post-It for me.

I think the whole obsession with Post-It notes started when I came to college. My mom got me a Post-It holder that alternates the colors of the notes. It also has a suction cup on the bottom to secure it to my desk. Since then, I probably have averaged around five notes a day, some of which stay on my desk for several days.

Since I love the real Post-It notes so much, I thought I would like the Stickies application on my Mac, but that has not been the case. I just don't get the same satisfaction from dragging my Sticky to the trash on my computer desktop as I do when I crumble up my completed Post-It and throw it in the trashcan under my desk.

So to whomever created the square piece of paper with a strip of adhesive to the back, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Communication

I just got e-mail confirmation that my business cards have been shipped. I guess that makes me one step closer to achieving my goals. Recently, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to what I truly what out of all aspects of my life. One of the things I’ve come up with that is the most important to me is communication. Whether it be in a relationship or a job or even with yourself, I have come to see how imperative it is that you get across the correct message, or at least correctly portray the one you want to send. And being honest is usually a good thing as well. I’m slowly learning how difficult this can be at times and how much thought must go into every aspect of communicating. As we are getting deeper into our PR plan for ImPRessions, it amazes me how one word can change the impact of what your message says. I have a new-found love for my thesaurus and I finally understand the term “power words."

To sum all of this up, I think I’m finally starting to grow up and I guess I’m listening to myself more then I ever have in the past. And once you start communicating, it’s so much easier to continue the conversation.

Going to CHICACO!

I just bought my plane ticket for the PRSSA networking trip in Chicago. I'm not really sure if I can describe how excited I am. This trip will mark a lot of firsts for me. First, I've never been to Chicago, just being in the city will be an amazing experience. I've also never flown without my parents or been on such a big trip without them. Although it's a little scary, this is just another step toward my independence, which I have been working on ever since I got to college.

Every day I become more and more passionate about what I've chosen for my career path. I feel blessed that I actually know what I want to do with the rest of my life at a relatively young age. I'm hoping that this trip will only deepen that passion, and probably give me some good connections for the future.