Lady in RED xo
A place for my random thoughts and dreams.Dreams on Hold?
It’s been foreverrrr since I last posted! Two things. Good news and bad. Which one do I blog about first? Let’s start off with the good (:
I’m getting job offers… that I actually like and have passion for (sorry, nothing science related)! I know I failed to mention this in my previous posts, but I’ve been considering real estate as a career option for the past few years. It’s not my dream job, but it is something I could be passionate about (: I got an offer with a reputable company in the area, but I have yet to get a real estate license! So all I’ve got to do now is enroll for classes and take a few exams. Excited!
Now the bad news… 😦
I received abnormal test results at my last doctor’s visit and I’m currently undergoing more tests and possibly treatment if all goes terribly wrong. Which ultimately means I can’t pass a physical examination for any airline company I come across. I’m crossing my fingers and wishing on 11:11 every day hoping that everything will be okay. It’s all so shocking, heart-wrenching, and scary for anybody… especially in their early 20’s!
The New Plan
There are no endings; only new beginnings. I’m ready to start a new chapter in my life and hopefully I’ll have many more to come. My dream is not over, it’s only on hold. If my health allows, I will still go through with my dream job interview processes in November. But for now I’ll be…
Enrolled in real estate classes in September
Work part time
Obtain my real estate license
Work for a realty company and still do my other part time stuff.
10 Things
I miss about State College, PA.
1.) Fresh air
2.) Running on the hilly campus
3.) Hiking Mount Nittany
4.) Accessibility (Everything you could possibly need –not want is close by).
5.) Sheetz —not Wawa.
6.) S|P|A|C|E (I had a lot of room in my apartment. I never had clutter and never even had to share a bathroom! How sweet is that?)
7.) MEN (they’re just ALL so gorgeous!!)
8.) Alcohol
9.) PEOPLE (most people were just so incredibly open and friendly… and then there were the rednecks).
10.) Last but definitely not least… FREEDOM!
(: I will return one day…
Giving Your All
Everyone has flaws; I am no exception. I think my worst quality is being an annoying Type A perfectionist wannabe. I generally don’t like to start things I can’t finish, and I always give it my all… and I always expect perfection out of myself. And oftentimes, I set myself up for failure or heartbreak. It’s not the best mindset, but I’m just that disgustingly motivated. If I ever had a doubt about my ability for something, I simply wouldn’t even pursue it in fear of failure. So much for trying your best, eh? Again, it’s a major personality flaw and I’m working on it.
Soo that leads me to the main point of this entry…
A few months ago, I took a 2 hour drive to an interview in a different city. I came in with an open mind, a positive attitude, and a genuine smile. I gave it my all even though I knew this wasn’t my ultimate “dream” job and company. Yes, it was for an (American) airline company. Yes, I nailed it… and the recruiters really liked me me! Yet, I didn’t get the job even though I was so sure I would.
The day of the Open Day, I was an hour early and one of the first people to arrive. I talked to everyone that was there and I was just being myself. I loved it because they were all so nice and easy to talk to. After a brief presentation, we were called in for 1 on 1 interviews in which we were asked to submit a resume and answer a few questions regarding our employment history. I knew from the moment I walked into that room that I would shine… and mission accomplished (: I did!
We were asked to read a random paragraph given to us. But… when my recruiter called me in, she had me sit at her table for a good 5 minutes with the paper faced my way as she was talking to another recruiter. I knew it was intentional. She knew it was intentional. It was meant for me to see and I was so greatly appreciative of it!
Soo why didn’t I get hired? They conducted a background check and discovered that I didn’t have 2 years of work experience within the past 2 years. I was in school, but they didn’t make an exception. I was devastated. I was heartbroken. I was miserable. But as time persisted I knew it was for the best. Here’s why:
1.) I recently found out that it was a budget Airline company. Not exactly my dream job.
2.) Most of the flights were domestic. *Yawnnn*
3.) It was an American company.
So even though I was pretty upset for a while, I actually did gain something out of it. I gained confidence for my future interviews, and I learned to calm my nerves during the most stressful times with literally not a single minute of sleep.
So there you have it. The perfectionist fails, but the “perfectionist” knows there will be bigger and better opportunities. Moral of the story: Keep your chin up and never give up.
Xo,
R
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How to Stay Sane
…without sex or alcohol.
As a recent college grad, I’m sure a lot of you can feel my pain. They say college is always “the time of your life” and I could not agree more. The parties, the alcohol, the clubs, the gorgeous guys at the gym… It really was the time of my life and I’d do almost anything to not move on.
As of early August, I’m moving back in with my parents. It’s not that I don’t love them nor am I ungrateful, but I’ve just grown to become more independent, more socially aware, and less judgmental. In all honesty, I’ve grown to become a person I actually like and I am by no means ashamed. To me, going home is no walk in the park. I’m going to miss my “freedom” and I can essentially kiss my social life goodbye… I’m going to miss going to the gym at 11pm, sipping wine & mojitos, and dancing on speakers in my 4″ heels. But more importantly, I’m going to miss my amazing social life that I’m leaving behind ):
As a little reminder to myself, I’ve decided to put together a mini survival guide to help keep me sane.
1.) Monthly massages
2.) Monthly mani/pedis
3.) Weekly happy hours
4.) Daily gym sessions
Well, that’s all I’ve got for now! If you have any suggestions on how to stay sane, feel free to share in the comment box (:
Goodbye, hello, goodbye.
All good things must come to an end, right? Yeah… Kind of. But I know there will be bigger and better opportunities that await me (and you, and everyone!) 🙂 For the first time in my life, I don’t have a 6 year plan. Instead, I have a 6 month plan that is nothing but a whirlpool of emotions. These 6 months are crucial. Every minute counts, and each day I’m closer to being where I want to be.
Here goes:
August – Goodbye PSU 😦
September – Hello new (temporary) job =/
October – The Preparation
November – The Process (Interview 1, 2, & 3).
December – The Waiting Game
January – Goodbye Western Hemisphere!! (:
So that’s the plan! Hopefully this one is foolproof and won’t go wrong. I have super high hopes and I’m wishing on 11:11 twice a day!
Am I Crazy? & Other Reactions…
It took me a very long time to muster up the courage and tell people what I actually want to do. As of right now, only a handful of friends and a few strangers I come across know. I feel like I’m living in a fantasy or dream and I never want to be woken up. To some, it may be a lot to take in, but I think of it as a Crazy Beautiful Life and I’m willing to do anything to achieve it.
It’s definitely nerve-wracking when you tell people, because you don’t know how they’ll react to it. I was fortunate enough to come across a lot supportive people, but I still receive mixed reactions from my super opinionated friends. Here’s what I usually get:
“OMG that’s so exciting! You’d be perfect for the job!”
“Are you out of your mind? Why would you want to do that? Weren’t you a bio major? …I think you’re waay too overqualified for the job.”
“Oh okay… whatever makes you happy…”
Again… only a handful of people know and I’d like for it to stay that way until I accomplish this set of dreams. That’s mainly my objective of creating this blog. I had a difficult time telling people about my crazy ambitions because I didn’t want to be judged or ridiculed. Furthermore, I didn’t want to go interview after interview and not succeed 😦 I would rather not deal with the discouragement and I certainly don’t want people asking me about it, if it for some reason does not go well.
But… I would be more than delighted to share my story once I’m ready to start a fresh journey 🙂
What Gives?
After 13 years of deliberation, I woke up one morning and decided that I no longer wanted to be a doctor. I wanted to become a cabin crew member again, just like that… Kidding! Here’s how the idea really resurfaced.
In the summer of 2012, my family and I had a monthlong vacation in Indochina — Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Singapore/Germany layovers to be specific. On our returning flight to JFK, my mom failed to pass security because she had a tiny knife as a part of her key fob. As a result, they temporarily confiscated the “weapon” and told us to reclaim the item in JFK upon landing. We were instructed to meet with a female representative by our baggage claims. Not knowing that we found the correct lady with our item, my family waited, waited, and waited… as I chatted, chatted, and chatted with the kind lady. After a grueling 22hour flight, I was beyond thrilled to finally communicate with people standing up and in ENGLISH! We struck a great 30 minute conversation talking about everything from flying, traveling, and experiencing new people & cultures. The conversation was so compelling because we were both extremely extroverted and full of life. Next thing you know, she told me that I’d be perfect to work for a huge luxury airline company that was hiring.
Initially, I didn’t think much of it. As a matter of fact, I politely declined. Biggest mistake of my life. I was stepping into my final semester in college and had no “real” set plans as I refused to take the MCATS. Out of sheer boredom and jet lag, I started researching the company she referred me to. The more I looked into it, the more it enticed me! After the extensive amount of research, I felt so honoured that a random stranger recruited me to work for that company as they have insanely absurd standards — their hire rate is 8-12%! I felt as if I had a better chance of winning the lottery or getting struck by lightning… Then I realized I truly wanted to do this and fulfill my crazy dream of flying for one of the world’s best airlines 🙂
What do you want to be when you grow up?
When I was 8 years old my mom would constantly pester me about my future ambitions and careers. Well… Give me a break, I was 8! I didn’t know any better and I sure didn’t think anyone would be so harsh and quick to judge /= I had to learn one way or another, and this was my first taste of a bitter reality.
To me, life is about learning and you learn a lot at any given age. At 8 years old, I learned that the questions you ask, and the answers you provide say a lot about you. However, I recently learned something new. As cliché as this sounds, it took me 22 years to discover that life is wayy too short to do something that you hate or something that you’re forced into.
Here are a few things I once considered as a young spawn in no specific order.
1.) Rocket scientist for NASA
2.) Miss America
3.) Doctor
4.) Showbiz – actress, model, singer, dancer.
5.) Entrepreneur
6.) Cabin Crew Member — or “flight attendant”
But these are all dreams, right? Wrong. Let me explain myself.
From a young age, I knew I wanted to impact society in a positive matter. Of these farfetched options, I opted to strive for the most “realistic” route that best suited me in school. In college, I majored in biology and had strong intentions of attending medical school. My plans however, went awry.
Upon graduation, I discovered that I’d very much rather be fulfilled as a growing individual by obtaining more life experiences abroad. I took great pleasure in experiencing different cultures and traveling. Meeting individuals of all cultures provided an opportunity for me to sharpen my social skills, enhance my strengths, and help me further develop as an individual. Something that Reece and Campbell (<– Click) could never provide. Trust me, it’s not as exciting as the cover makes it out to be.
Needless to say… I am looking for a change in my life direction, and feel that now is an appropriate time to chase my life long dream of becoming a cabin crew member. This is what I was meant to do.
What’s in a Name?
What comes to mind when you hear or see the colour red? Well, it really depends how it’s presented. For me, I think the colour red represents being bold, sexy, sophisticated, and even elegant.
Those of you that knew or partied with me in college have probably witnessed me in red lipstick, heels, and a beautiful dress. I was the girl that would always wear red lipstick and bare legs despite the harsh, cold winters. People would often tell me that it’s my signature look accompanied by my signature scent. It was my identity, my niche. Along with being well mannered, sociable, and personable, it was my superficial way of being refined and polished. It was who I was and who I’ll always be. Simply put, it was my way of being “RED”… Slightly different from T. Swizzle’s take.
Images soon, I swear!
It was like I was made for this. What exactly is this, you ask? Read on and let the story slowly unfold (: I promise I won’t bore you.
Lady in RED xo 