I Love My Job

I feel so grateful for having the job that I do have. I currently work at the Museum of Art Gift Shop on campus and it's be swell. That building is probably the one I would never go into during my college career if it weren't for this job; and I'm so glad that this is the job that I got, out of all the ones I applied to. Working at the gift shop has made me more art-aware, and has gotten me to appreciate art all over again. I also love working with the fellow students there; we've become great friends and doing stuff outside of work (lasertag for the win!).

A while ago, my work had some opera students come and perform at the MOA....

Ah good stuff....

I didn't think I'd say this, but hearing them sing was fantastic! I'm usually not a fan of the opera, but they were really good and it was great being able to listen to them while I was at work. The appreciation of the arts just continues to grow. Especially with college, where being well-rounded in everything you enjoy is difficult, I'm really glad I have this job that let's me indulge in the arts as well. 

I'll miss working here after this semester! I wish I had gotten this job sooner and had worked here longer. It's weird that everything is coming to an end; a good one, but still weird to think that. Putting life on hold for the next 18 months is crazy to think! And this job is one that I'll definitely miss, seeing as I won't be coming back to it when I'm back. 

The arts are great everyone! Take the time to check out an art museum or some other sort of art. You'll appreciate it and have a good time if you go with an open eye and mind.

That's the life of me for now! 

New Year

It's that time of year again....school started!!

It's so crazy for me to think that I'm already a junior in college. Uh...hi time, where did you go?! I always thought I'd be sticking with my major from freshman year and well on track by this time of life buuuuut....ha. Nope. I've been indecisive about what to major in that I might be here in college forever. It's weird to think that my older sister was like the complete opposite of me and graduated early and such. But I guess this is just how I am; I love learning different things that I feel like if I bind myself to one thing I'll miss out on learning other stuff in other subjects. But we can't win them all, folks.

Anyway, life is good though. Since my last post (which was quite depressing; I apologize), I've gotten a job!! Words can't describe how grateful I am to have one, and to have the one I got. I work at BYU's Museum of Art store and it's awesome. My manager is way cool, the people I work with are nice, and when there aren't any customers I'm allowed to study. I feel so good whenever I'm on campus now and see a bunch of people looking at the job board and knowing I don't have to look there anymore. I'm really grateful for the life I have.

My semester is quite chill compared to most. Since I wasn't sure what I wanted to major in, I took some different classes and it's a good schedule. I'm currently thinking I want to major in English Language. I never thought I would consider journalism or writing in general as something I would want to do in the future. It was more of a "hobby" during high school. But looking back on those times, I really enjoyed it and I just love writing about anything and everything (I even have 3 blogs....don't judge me). So I think this is the place I'm supposed to be at. We shall see.

Anyway, to whomever that comes across my blog or reads it, I hope to do better on blogging my adventures and events of life as this school year continues. It should be quite an exciting one, I just can feel it. No one can change the way I want my story to be, except for me. This is the life of me.

PS I chose my title "Life of Me" because of the book "Life of Pi" and saw the trailer for the movie....oh my!! Look it up on IMDB people. That one looks like it's going to be good :)

The unemployment line

Been trying to find a job in Provo since the beginning of time and still haven't found anything. And I'm fairly confident that no one has applied as many times as I have so far. It's pretty frustrating to see others just get the first job they apply for like it's no big deal. I don't know what I'm missing, but I never realized how frustrating and disappointing it is to not get a job and continue being unemployed. Lots of people complain about work and wish they didn't have a job on Facebook; I'd be happy to take their job from them and earn that money instead. I just wish they didn't complain and realize how lucky they are to actually get a job. I see now how difficult the job force is and how hard it is to snatch a job. You just have to be lucky or have the connections to get something.


Being unemployed also makes me so grateful for my parents and for the financial support they give me. I would probably be bankrupt right now if they didn't help me, and I'd be living in a cardboard box if they didn't let me live at home in that situation.


But even though I'm glad they're there for me and help me out so much, I still wish I could at least be somewhat financially stable on my own. I see friends and loads of college students going through life like me; but they have at least one job and take care of themselves just fine. I need that experience and wish I could learn those things right now. But I've got a job on the unemployment line....


I don't know when my time will be, or when my luck will come around to get me a job, but I'm really hoping it's soon. Here's to hoping my 1000th time applying everywhere will at least bring me an interview.


Wish me luck