Welcome to the Real World...

I know, I know....it's been a century since I've updated this thing. Sorry for the delay, a lot has been going on in the life of Suzanne Jenkins.

Lets see...where to start? Well, I am officially a college graduate as of December 17th, 2010 (!!!!). It's a little weird to think about that chapter in my life being closed. Bittersweet, I guess. I know everybody says this, but it seriously flew by. There were plenty of good times, many many stressful times, and more than a few that I just plain don't remember (oops!). All in all, my college experience suited me well. My mom tells me that I never really "experienced" college because I didn't move away from home and join a sorority. I tell her that she would have missed me too much if I had moved away and that I would have killed myself if I had to live in a house with 40 girls. Just not my thing. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Fresno State...my major, my amazing professors, and all the people I met along the years. I can proudly say that I found my "niche's" in college, which turned out to be the studies of Communication and Philosophy. There is nothing I enjoy more than learning about the human communicative behaviors, public speaking, and asking the big questions of life...OK, well maybe there are a few things I enjoy more, but you know what I mean. Now that I have successfully wrapped up a degree...it's on to the next thing. What is it they say, "Welcome to the Real World"?

The job search has officially started. Actually, it started back in September. It is definitely harder than I thought to find a good job that I will enjoy. I am pretty sure that I graduated college at the worst possible time, the job market is horrible. Here I am, this freshly educated, motivated, and eager 23 year old girl who is looking for someone to take a chance on her so she can prove herself. And you know who her competition is? A 45 year old man with 10+ years of experience who got laid off and is now willing to take MY entry level job. NOT FAIR. But life isn't fair, right? I have had a few leads, a couple interviews, but nothing has worked out yet. I am staying positive and staying on it, sooner or later I will find that perfect opportunity that is meant to be. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason.

Other than graduating college and being on the job hunt, the past few months have been jam packed with holiday festivities, getting my butt into shape, and spending time with the people I love most. Oh, and I almost forgot...my brother got engaged!! Since my brother spent Christmas over in Spain with his beautiful "fiance" and her family, my parents came over the hill and spent the holidays with Ryan's family and me. His family is so welcoming and made my parents feel right at home. After a whirlwind of Christmas events, Ryan and I escaped to his families' cabin at Northstar, Tahoe for New Years. We spent a few days boozing, sledding, and enjoying the company of family and good friends.

My mom's thoughts of January are starting to wear off on me...hard to get back into the swing of things, a little depressing because Christmas decorations have to come down, and its bitter cold outside. I am trying to keep busy and focusing my time on training for my first ever sprint triathlon in May, finding that J-O-B, and just enjoying this time of my life. The Virgo in me has a hard time just relaxing and being content with not knowing what's next, but this "in limbo" time might not last very long (hopefully it doesn't!)...so I'm just gonna take it all in and love it.

I apologize for the lack of photos but I'm not on my personal computer. Pictures will follow.

'Till next time, SDJ