I keep on drafting out blog posts in the attempt that one might accurately portray my mindset right now. In fact, this post was drafted last week and I've since then been unable to get myself to posting it. Time to take care of it.
I'm amazed that it's already November, I'm distracted by lofty daydreams (see what I did there?), I'm stuck between being highly motivated and not motivated at all, and I'm simultaneously excited for and dreading the following 24 days. I've experienced an inspiring and emotional lecture by PostSecret creator Frank Warren, I laughed my ass off at Jon Stewart's comedic performance at Cornell, I've been frustrated by the NCAA's ruling that's kept RIT's star goalie benched, and I've nervously registered for my first 5-mile race. I'm looking forward to getting a new cell phone (one that works!), I'm excited that it's the holiday season (and the music that comes with it!), I'm sad to be ending my dream internship, and I'm dreading the departure of my boyfriend on yet another co-op.
So... I'm all over the place. I'm confused about how time is flying by so quickly, I'm worried about being lonely during winter quarter, I'm totally excited to tackle a new running achievement, I'm eager to spend all my time in the kitchen cooking comfort dishes and seasonal sweets, and I'm getting distracted by my future. My time at Partners + Napier is coming to an end, something I have been dreading since the end of my first week on the job. This has been the most valuable experience throughout my journey to a professional career. After spending a couple weeks here, I was confident in my decision to pursue Account Services. My time in the office has proven to be exciting, busy, stressful, educational, insightful, and truly fun. I am so incredibly grateful that this opportunity came my way.
With the close of fall quarter comes Rochester's infamous cold weather. We've had some snippets of snow, though it's nothing compared to the serious whomping Pennsylvania, southern New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and the rest of the northeastern seaboard experienced last weekend. "Snowtober" hit with a strong force, making us Rochesterians able to, for the first time, gloat about our lack of snow. With November comes brisker mornings and tardiness to work, as I'm not yet in the habit of building in that extra time to scrape the ice off my car. Time to get used to it, since we won't feel the warmth of the sun for about another 5-6 months.
With the cold weather, however, comes my favorite holidays - Thanksgiving and Christmas. I bought some decorations for the apartment over the weekend and am now wondering when it is appropriate for me to hang them all up. I'm forcing myself to be patient, but all I really want to do is jumpstart my Christmas cheer. Hope everyone has a wonderful Monday!
