On to the Next One

I haven't blogged in a while, which means - I have a lot of catching up to do.

Since my last blog, many things have happened in my life - both positive and negative. This includes:

• The Steelers made it to the Superbowl!!
• They lost :(
• I went to Jamaica for Spring Break with one of my Best Friends Jacki Debb and her wonderful family. It was a wonderful way to get away from the daily grind.
• I found out my placement for Deere for post-graduation. DES MOINES!! My number 1 choice :) (For those who don't know, I accepted a job in John Deere's entry-level accounting program called the FDP. For three to four years, I will be rotating between three different jobs at different locations in the US. The third rotation is in interna\l audit. During this rotation, I have the opportunity to travel worldwide.) So I will spend the 12-14 months following graduation at John Deere Financial in Johnston.
• I found out TODAY I will be having my wisdom teeth removed in a week. I absolutely hate needles and every type of surgery...needless to say - I am NOT looking forward to this.
• Graduation is less than 2 months away. I purchased my graduation cap and gown. So excited for the next step in my life.

The last bullet really touches on what this blog is really about. As I get closer to graduation, and entering the "real world," there is a lot of excitement, as well as many fears. Taking that step from something you are used to and know very well to something completely new and strange takes a lot of courage and strength. It is easy to not to take that step, but that is also known as failure. I hope that the Class of 2011 excels beyond all expectations. I challenge the Class of 2011 to enter this crappy economy and dismal job market with confidence and perseverance. We are the next generation. We are the future!


Growth means change and change involves risk, stepping from the known to the unknown - George Shinn

Remain Steadfast, and as always, stay on the brightside