Getting on board... slowly.

Which isn't the worst place to be, really. I have so much editing to do that it is a little daunting but I am actually looking forward to seeing the product when we are finished so making the first steps feels pretty good. It will be a challenge that I know will stretch me.

Finding or manufacturing.

Both things are a challenge when it comes to obtaining work. Today my internship sort of felt like more of the latter but I enjoy the challenge of trying to do things independently. It has inspired a few ideas in my mind, even, about what I might be able to do in a more semi-extracurricular sort of way in the future. The life of an intern is a challenging one, rightly so. Learning to exploit it to maximum effect should be fun!

The busier weekend.

I have had a few schedule blips over the last week or so and it would mostly be due to the challenging schedule I have undertaken. It can be a bad thing, as I have often lost touch with some of the more important things in life, but it can be a good thing, too, as the content of my activity strengthens my connection to life. The challenging schedule I have undertaken lately seems to be more of the latter, so I have to be glad for that, I suppose.

Doing the down and dirty.

Today I got to help the development department work on ideas for potential shows and I found that, even though the work could be very tedious and outwardly lackluster, I quite enjoyed the challenge of being ultra creative on demand. It is a VERY challenging position for the development team to try to think of the next marketable idea and their general enthusiasm is admirable. I could see myself in that sort of position as a regular job.

Internship euphoria.

It might seem like a strange thing to say but that is pretty much how I'm feeling about it right now. The people, environment, work, and potential work all seem unexpectedly awesome! Far beyond what I could have hoped for. Certainly, my ideas about the experience will likely scale back to something more realistic over the coming weeks... but I don't mind reveling in the ignorant bliss of it all for now. It's one of those life surprises that are few and far between.

Keeping myself busy.

It has never been much of a challenge. I rarely suffer from boredom due to the opportunities I am so easily able to find and enjoy. I think I just like the experience of doing things pretty much no matter what it is. It is something I have often attributed to my level of skill with many of my hobbies... that basically I just really enjoy doing them so I naturally improve at them relatively faster than typical. Anyway, I am thankful for it. I am thankful that I have so many outlets of interest to keep me moving.

Rolling into the final chapter of my undergraduate school experience.

And I phrase it that way not to state that I am making definite plans for education beyond what I will soon be completing but, rather, as a door of possibility that I might take that journey should the right factors come into play. Anyway, this post is mostly just a declaration that my final 10 weeks begins today. I will graduate shortly thereafter. Life, already highly blessed, will continue to improve as the challenges and opportunities increase. I am thoroughly excited for it all!

The new details of my work.

I am thinking that I will enjoy the work more than I expected, based on what I learned about it today. It seems that it will appeal to my multi-tasking sensibilities much more than expected, which is always something that makes work not only more enjoyable but more interesting and diverse all at the same time. It was one of the aspects of tugging that I enjoyed the most so this is all kinds of good in my book.

Another solo "V" day.

It isn't so bad most of the time. I am generally not interested enough in any girl in particular to feel the immensity of my situation. The times when I do have interest are few and far between and rarely come around at this time of year I suppose. This year is different, though, but not in a particularly hopeful way. Just the kind of annoying-that-I-never-seem-to-put-it-together way, I would say. Ha.

The waiting game.

It feels like I should be able to do something about it... but there are times when I just plain can't. Exercising my patience is probably never a bad thing, though, even though it is almost always a challenging thing. Good things come to those who wait, right? Well, that's what I'm banking on, I guess.

Further anticipating the coming months.

I have only had to personal interactions with the folks at my new internship but I have to say they have both been far better than one might expect which has increased my excitement about the opportunities I am likely to enjoy there. I know that my work ethic, much of my prior experience, and my generally exceptional ability to work well with others should for a highly, and mutually, beneficial experience.

All kinds of planning.

It is somewhat amazing how much I get lost in planning when I know my number of options has greatly increased. I am a highly anticipatory fellow, I suppose. It might be to a fault, sometimes, as I am pretty sure I often forget about the importance of the "now." And while there certainly is something good to be said for forward thinking... there is something even better to be said for keeping ALL things in moderation.

The first day off.

Now that my regular classes are officially complete I find myself back in the "blank life" mode that is so easy to fall into. It is the sort of thing that sits like a shell, waiting to be inhabited by intentions and motivation, which can easily become a lazy sort of "nothing life" mode if I am not careful. Today sort of ran both directions from time to time but that is kind of how it always begins with me, I think. Tomorrow will be something different. And every step afterward will hopefully find its purpose more than nothing.

The all-day shoot.

I quite enjoyed the experience of a shoot which was mostly under my direction today. The flow could have been better but it was not bad to any serious degree. It, like every instance of a similar nature, was an excellent learning experience. High quality learnin'!

The motivational reminders.

I got to watch yet another portfolio presentation group today and, wow, is that a very inspiring sort of event to go to! It makes me think of all the things I want to be doing with my own portfolio stuff next term. I am still a little undecided about exactly the things I want to highlight but I still want to get started on it right away. Ten weeks just isn't long enough!

Party success.

Any party where many of my closest friends bring themselves into it is already a great success. Anything they do beyond that seemingly meager first step is all icing on the cake, in my book. Tonight I was blessed by both, and more, as some of the greater moments in life were enjoyed! Even though it was quite low-key in general, it was quite awesome-key in general, too!

A general success.

I know I should have been smarter with my time management over the last few or so weeks but after the positive reviews of our work came in today I am not too disappointed in myself after all. Some of it was even quite encouraging to see in final form. There is still quite a bit of polish to really put the professional touches on both projects but I am happy to roll those out at my own pace in the weeks to come. Funawesome!

Day 1: Training is one of the most boring things ever.

It almost feels like a right of passage, though, and I know the excitement of finishing it will be quite a joy.

My perspective of the place has already been significantly altered. Not something I expected to this degree. It is not a bad thing, either. Just more of an interesting thing, I'd say. I wonder if tomorrow will have a similar transformation.

Last bearded day for a while.

It was a good run, old friend. You've found yourself among the aged in appearance, growing up the whites and grays with a fair amount of youthful zeal. The face was a warmer place due in part to your effortless ease of existence. I will keep a place for you at the table of my jawline... for I know you will someday return... even if it might be an indeterminate span of time.

Down to the last few days.

I suppose I will have a fairly intense final couple weeks of my actual last term but this will be my last week of "finals", so to speak. I have a ton of work left to do but I think I am up for the task if I focus myself a bit... and get some decent rest! So, despite the current workload I am going to bed now. I really need it!

The end of a short era.

I am no longer a "tugger", officially speaking. Today was my last day. One of my favorite all-time jobs has now become a thing of my personal history. It is a bittersweet kind of life change, I have to say. Certainly, I am looking forward to the new challenges of my new position... but I highly doubt I will find any job as fun as tugging anytime soon! Good times behind the wheel, I must say!

Birthdays come and go.

But few are as good as today's was. It had all kinds of interesting elements, from suspense, joy, excitement, to laughter. I am so blessed, lucky, and grateful for all that I have been given! It is FAR beyond anything I could ever repay!