So as I sit here on "my day off" I tend to think about things in a new perspective. Could it be that I worry about what life holds for me (the answer is of course); could it be that I want life to be structured enough to have both life and work enjoyable (who really does that besides teachers...and even then they have a hard time with their respective career path). All I really want out of life is to be in a career I love, eventually get married, have two boys - only because I have the names picked out already - and do the best job I can. I mean, give me an apartment, or not, and I'll be happy.
Okay, not that I am over the "life gets better" moment, I am happy to say that I will be traveling in the next couple of weeks. I think Florida & Georgia may be on the radar but honestly it doesn't matter at this point. I'll be with a dear friend and nothing could be better than being surrounded by friends. Whether it's just one or many, friends are the cornerstone of having a good life - at least in my un-professional opinion. Other than Family, I truly rely on my friends..sometimes too much. Although, most of my friends I do consider family so it all works out in the end.
In regards to taking the GRE, I will re-take it in August. I would ideally like to be accepted into a Graduate Program by the Spring [or Fall of] 2012. I am still conflicted as to what program I will choose. Half of me wants to go down the educational route and get another degree in English; however, the other half is saying Political Science all the way. Either way, I'll be happy as they are both my passions in life. Even if they lead me to travel around I will be beyond happiness.
One thing I did forget to mention, has anyone been keeping up with the Republican Candidates for President??? I do not believe Sarah Palin will get involved because she knows that Rep. Bachmann has the Tea Party behind her...even though Palin is a "tea party favorite". Regardless, it will be funny to watch either women debate an issue...as they clearly don't have a clue about anything regarding politics or even America itself for that matter. Wouldn't it be funny if Ron Paul got the nomination, or Mitt Romney??? Then the President will be re-elected for sure.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Victory is always achievable
I would just like to congratulate the governor of New York for ensuring marriage be extended all LGBT citizens of my home state. It is a huge accomplishment for the LGBT community, the state of New York, and the United States in general. It seems like the repeal of Clinton's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy was the turning point.
In other news, I have finally taken the first steps of pursuing Graduate School. I took the GRE (Graduate Record Examination - this is an entry requirment for most graduate schools) last weekend, got my scores instantly, and immediately determined that I must retake it to obtain a better score. I think the main thing is that I over-studied and constantly worried about the exam. On a positive note, I wrote two exceptional essays and I know they will help my scores...even though no Graduate School really considers them. I have decided that I will go to Graduate School for either English education or a field of Political Science that deals with International Issues and/or Foreign Policy/Diplomacy. I would ideally like to go to Georgetown, but I would settle for anywhere with a great program. I also have a hidden passion for teaching English abroad. I do see myself in China or Asian county...or the Middle East. There is a certain element of suspense there and I would love to challenge myself to meet such suspenseful obligations.
These days Graduate School is a requirement in order to advance in any given career. In my current job, it is not what I went to school for. I don't see myself being a "Sales Associate" for the rest of my life; although, in a sense, politics is all about selling a candidate or policy to the general public. I'm told that I am a natural when it comes to interacting with people because I have a certain charm. I really disagree with that but that by itself would imply that I am humble. (I've been told I am that as well.) Maybe one day I will be fully involved in a certain level politics - other than the entry level stuff. When that does happen, I will have been truly reached my victory - only then will I be ready to conquer a new challenge. In the meantime, I will continue to enjoy life at a ripe age of twenty-four years.
In other news, I have finally taken the first steps of pursuing Graduate School. I took the GRE (Graduate Record Examination - this is an entry requirment for most graduate schools) last weekend, got my scores instantly, and immediately determined that I must retake it to obtain a better score. I think the main thing is that I over-studied and constantly worried about the exam. On a positive note, I wrote two exceptional essays and I know they will help my scores...even though no Graduate School really considers them. I have decided that I will go to Graduate School for either English education or a field of Political Science that deals with International Issues and/or Foreign Policy/Diplomacy. I would ideally like to go to Georgetown, but I would settle for anywhere with a great program. I also have a hidden passion for teaching English abroad. I do see myself in China or Asian county...or the Middle East. There is a certain element of suspense there and I would love to challenge myself to meet such suspenseful obligations.
These days Graduate School is a requirement in order to advance in any given career. In my current job, it is not what I went to school for. I don't see myself being a "Sales Associate" for the rest of my life; although, in a sense, politics is all about selling a candidate or policy to the general public. I'm told that I am a natural when it comes to interacting with people because I have a certain charm. I really disagree with that but that by itself would imply that I am humble. (I've been told I am that as well.) Maybe one day I will be fully involved in a certain level politics - other than the entry level stuff. When that does happen, I will have been truly reached my victory - only then will I be ready to conquer a new challenge. In the meantime, I will continue to enjoy life at a ripe age of twenty-four years.
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