Life after graduation

Starting in January, I was on a fast paced roll towards graduation and couldn't have been more EXCITED!  In my last year (2009-2010) I had a 15 credit fall semester followed by 12 credits worth of Cleps (tests that you can take to test out of a class) over Christmas break and topped that off with a massive 22 credits in the Spring. I felt so on top of my game I was ready to get out there and start my career.  About 3 weeks before graduation I started to look for jobs and found quite a few.  So I started applying thinking that I would casually do so until graduation was completed. I was told about a job that MIGHT be coming available that would be PERFECT for what I want. Although it won't be available until Aug. or Sept. The person that would be leaving this position said that I had a great chance at it as well.  I didn't want to rely on this position only and have it fall through or have something else pass by so I continued on with my job search. Graduation came and went and I have applied for nearly 30 jobs with not 1 interview.  Needless to say I was getting pretty down on myself.  With looking for jobs daily and not hearing anything back it took a toll on my confidence. 

I had to take a big step back and look at the big picture.  I am actively searching and trying so why should I be down on myself, it's not like I am not trying.  I came to the conclusion that I don't have to look EVERY day, I can look once or twice a week and still be actively looking.  I should be happy that I have this time to spend with my kids, not sulking because I haven't heard anything.  Maybe this was a sign saying, "HEY!  Take a breath, relax and enjoy what you accomplished."  SO, I am going to do just that!  I am going to sit back and watch my kids enjoy the world around them. There are so many things that I want to do as well.  I'm going to take pictures of random stuff, do art, decorate cakes (I have my first wedding cake in a month), and just do all the stuff I wanted to do but kept saying I would when I was done with school. 

LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN!!