The musings of a post-grad, trying to find a place in the world. Searching for jobs, living life, it's all here. Enjoy!
Linkin Park has never made a disappointing album in their career. It’s rare that bands in their genre and of their age have that reputation; many fall lure to trying to be hip, overly produced and forget their roots.Sure, LP has evolved as a band, but never have they strayed from their path of making meaningful and lyrically dynamic music. They have done what most musicians should: they’ve grown with their fan base. I first started listening to LP when I was about 12 years old. I was in middle school and could relate to the angst in their lyrics. Now that I am in my 20’s, I can still relate to Hybrid Theory, but I think they’ve taken bold steps to write music that is more universal and relatable at any age. Listening to the instrumentals remind me how truly talented these guys really are. For Linkin Park fans, this is something that you just have to hear at least one before the end of your lifetime.
ALBUM: A THOUSAND SUNS. (full album instrumental)
reblogging for not only the incredibly accurate/awesome write-up, but also for the instrumentals. some of them are very well done (perhaps even unofficially official?)
This reblog is basically why I am still a fan of LP after 10 years, almost 5 albums, and (nearly) 3 concerts. I used to hide the fact that I’m a diehard fan, but I am proud that LP is an integral part of where I am today.
(Source: youtube.com)
Priorities
I’m becoming more and more resigned to the fact that at the moment, my priorities look like this:
work - home - photo - gym - any semblance of a social life that I may have.
I don’t have the typical job with typical hours that gives me time to hang out with anybody. I literally have no friends at home, even though my facebook friends list ranges upwards of 300+. When I’m not at work, I’m either at home or at photo, with people that aren’t my age. While everyone else I know is excited for the weekend, I dread it.
I want to be social so badly. Too bad life gets in the way.
This photo campaign was launched as part of a student-led project, Accessibility@Elon, to promote disability, accessibility, and Disability Services on Elon University’s campus. Challenge Ableism!
1 out of 2 college graduates is either unemployed or underemployed
That *points above* is one statistic about college grads that has been frustrating me for the past few months. I’m fortunate to have a job, yet it’s not in my field and therefore prevents me from getting the job that I want. My parents are still supporting me, and it’s hurting them. I’m now in a situation where I am asking for more hours at the group home so I can pay more of my bills, something I’ve avoided so I could apply to a job, interview, and (in an ideal world) get it. I’ve been at this job for a year now. I feel like I’m not going to be going anywhere any time soon…so why not ask for more hours. I’m also going to try for an internship…if they’ll accept a post-grad who’s not going to grad school.
Is it any wonder why I want to go on a long vacation and not worry about anything?
I’ve reblogged this about a dozen times but no one has ever showed up at my door with it and a 12-pack. WHY IS THAT.
HESCHULU
and Yes
This is primarily for Alex (http://ohnaggers.tumblr.com), but OH SNAP, Elvis vs. Cthulu? Who decided to make a movie that incredibly awesome? This is on the same level as Grindhouse, which was also incredibly awesome.
This video perfectly describes how my day has gone today. I was feeling burnt out all yesterday, and when I woke up this morning, I was still exhausted. So I gave myself the day to relax and, well, be lazy.
lgbtadvocate asked:
Hey, thanks for the follow. Ive been looking over your blog and all I can say is wow. Im not even in college yet, but this is making me jitter. I know you must have had a great time. Now im worrying about what will come after it. I know you will find something great. Happy Valentines Day!
Hi! I know it’s been a while since you sent this message, but I’ll try to answer you as honestly as I can.
To be entirely blunt, there is a reason to be concerned. I’ve been out of college for over a year now, and I’m in a job that (while it is somewhat in my career field) isn’t entirely where I want to be. When I’ve gone to interviews, a lot of the employers interviewing me have said (and I quote) “This is a change for you, isn’t it,”; as if they don’t realize how terrible the job market actually is for postgrads. You’re overqualified for minimum wage jobs (which won’t do anything for your loans, by the way), yet you’re somehow underqualified for the entry level positions you’re applying to. You do your best, you apply everywhere you can, but it somehow isn’t enough.
I supposedly did everything right: I took AP courses to get into a good school, I did summer school to take care of a gen ed requirement and graduate early, I held down a job during the summer, I did community service and worked a job during the school year, I did 3 internships, I decided not to go to grad school so I could figure out my life and earn some money while I was at it…and yet here I am.
What’s my advice? Do everything you can to get yourself experience in whatever field you want to go into, but don’t get your hopes up that you’ll have an amazing job right out of college. You’ll be sorely mistaken. I’ve learned that the hard way, and I don’t want anyone else to have to learn that too.
It’s been a few months since I last wrote. Things in my life have basically been the same: working the same jobs, looking for new ones, etc. I’ve had the opportunity to visit my friends a few times, but that’s really it.
One of the new things I’m doing is a class on mindfulness, which has helped me deal with the depressiveness of my particular situation. It’s all about being in the present and focusing on the things you feel in the moment. Very zen, haha.
I’ve also been doing some really cool things for my nonprofit work. We’re in our fundraising season right now, and one of the things we do is a silent auction. I’ve been responsible for asking for donations, which takes me out of my comfort zone a little bit, but in a good way. For the most part it’s been pretty successful! I was able to get us some big ticket items that could bring in a lot of revenue.
I’ve also been thinking about going back to school. Two of the community colleges in my area have certificate programs that I’m really interested in. One’s in graphic design, and the other is in PR. They’re less expensive than the cerificate in PR program at my local state college, but they’re a lot more courses. Sadly, I can’t afford any of these options until I get a job. Oh well.
