Meanwhile, In The Life of Maddie...

SHALOM!! Okay, it's been a while since my last post. But please, don't stone me yet. You can cut me some slack, right?? Life gets pretty busy when you're in your last semester of college, have five simultaneous huge group projects, and are trying to find an adult job that will fit both what you're about to graduate in and make the people you went to high school with super jealous at the same time. Trust me. It's exhausting.

Okay, so I did it! I graduated! Can you believe it?! When I look back on the three years I spent at Utah State it goes through my mind like a time-lapse. Everything in fast motion, and I pretty much only pick out the really great moments. I love it. The only problem is, I'm past the point in my life where I have someone else telling me what my next move should be. Middle school - high school - college - ???? What?! Help a sister out!! I once heard a friend's dad say that in life we are asked to make the biggest decisions of our life with the least amount of experience or knowledge. Amen to that, random dad... amen to that.

So, what did I do?! Where did I end up?!! I'm sure the suspense is killing you. Well, I decided that getting two degrees in three years deserves one last summer of fun and freedom before I have to start real life... sue me!! So, I'm back in Jackson. And yes, it's a party. I've been here since literally the day after graduation, and I haven't looked back. But now it's been a month and a half and I feel like Summer is going to be over tomorrow. I know it's not true, but sometimes my mind is a wacko. So, I'm officially all in on the inevitable: JOB HUNTING.

If there's one thing I've learned in looking for jobs, it's that they aren't joking when they call it a "hunt." I feel like I have to constantly be on the prowl for the perfect job. And everyone else who has the same degrees and qualifications as me is also there with me. Basically the trick is to be able to spot the job before anyone else does, and go in for the kill. Except there's kind of a problem with that. See, I'm not a huge fan of killing... which I like to think of as a positive trait...... But I'm doing it! I'm on the prowl. Aaaaaand I don't feel like stretching this metaphor out any more, so I'll just leave it at this -- I'm looking for a job. If anyone has any hookups and feels like helping an enthusiastic recent grad, let me know!! I'd love to hear any advice or connections anyone has to offer!!

Well, enough about me. Granted, this is MY blog, so maybe a little more about me wouldn't hurt....
One more exciting moment of life was the opportunity I had this past week to go on a trip with my family!! We drove (yes. drove) through Oregon and Washington to visit a lot of my dad's family. Plus there were outlet malls. Aaaaaaaaaand when there's a good deal, I have a hard time passing it up, okay!? Plus the week happened to fall during my birthday, so I was able to celebrate with family, which was wonderful. LOOK OUT!! I'm officially legal, so you know what that means--- uh...well...I can get into some sick concerts that just happen to be at bars!! Woohoo!! All jokes aside, though, I had a great time with great people! Shoutout to my parentals for taking us!!

Whew! Okay, that's about everything that has happened since my last post, condensed into a few paragraphs! One of my new goals is to post regularly -- aka weekly. Okay, I know I say that every time, but I'm serious this time. So check back in!!

Okay. BYE!!