Kings of Leon is the flava of the week here on my laptop. Found this video of theirs on iMeem.com. On Call is a great one; as I write, I am listening to my other fav Revelry off the new one they released last week.
iMeem.com is a music site my co-worker introduced me to. It is the "facebook of the music world" except it's streight focused on music, not the tons of other crapola the book likes to keep adding.
Quick Ashley update: starting my 1st full-time, career-focused, hip, fun, exciting job tomorrow at BLASToutdoors. A PR firm that focuses on outdoor-centered products. Currently I work on the iStik account - a new iPod accessory that uses magnets to hold on to you instead of an armband! Look out PR - here I come! Check out our site/blog: http://blastoutdoors.com/blastmedia.html
A glimpse of my new job/co-workers at BLAST...
Upcoming Adventures:
December 19 - 29, 08: Columbus, Ohio for Christmas
February 09: VEGAS for Katie's Bachelorette party
March 09: Chicago for Katie's wedding
Stay tuned...
"If you loose it, you don't use it."
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
Fluidity
A lot is changing. Over the past six months; new neighborhood, new jobs, new friends, new city, new food...wow! I haven't experienced this much change over the 22 years I have been alive. It's awesome! Always keeping me on my toes- something new around the corner at all times. From laying out reading my favorite new author David Sedaris while watching the dogs play at Alamo Square to making new friends through new roommates, San Francisco is finally feeling like it is mine...all mine! A map of my new hood (look how close it is to Golden Gate!):
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I'm coming home to Ohio in a week. This time it will be a lot different than the first time I went home over Christmas. I have grown up a bit more. I feel more at home in this city now, but know that when I get back to Columbus, I will love the time with my friends and family just as much. My dad and I are stoked to go to a Clippers game- $1 dogs and beers (only in Ohio). All the girlfriends at home are planning outings- from bars to birthday dinners! The rest of them are graduating this spring! (Luckily I already got that out of the way.) We will definitely be discussing life's obstacles and a lot of the "next steps" at our favorite campus bars. Maybe I will be able to provide some insight about life after college (the dreaded "real world"). I'm trying to entice them to move to the best coast, like myself. That would just be the icing on the cake :)
What is weird is that now that I'm in a new city and no longer in school, I have no concerns about what is going to happen next. I was more stressed out before graduation about what I was going to do for a "real job." In San Francisco, your passion can be made into any type of career you can think of. The pressure I was feeling while in college about having to find a 9-5 M-F high paying salaried job is gone. Now I'm focused on turning my passion into making a living. From serving coffee to walking dogs to starting my first job in public relations, it's all because I want to- not because I feel I have to. That was one of my goals after graduation: to work hard at something I am passionate about and enjoy.
My world is always changing, can't beat it. Best to join it!
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I'm coming home to Ohio in a week. This time it will be a lot different than the first time I went home over Christmas. I have grown up a bit more. I feel more at home in this city now, but know that when I get back to Columbus, I will love the time with my friends and family just as much. My dad and I are stoked to go to a Clippers game- $1 dogs and beers (only in Ohio). All the girlfriends at home are planning outings- from bars to birthday dinners! The rest of them are graduating this spring! (Luckily I already got that out of the way.) We will definitely be discussing life's obstacles and a lot of the "next steps" at our favorite campus bars. Maybe I will be able to provide some insight about life after college (the dreaded "real world"). I'm trying to entice them to move to the best coast, like myself. That would just be the icing on the cake :)
What is weird is that now that I'm in a new city and no longer in school, I have no concerns about what is going to happen next. I was more stressed out before graduation about what I was going to do for a "real job." In San Francisco, your passion can be made into any type of career you can think of. The pressure I was feeling while in college about having to find a 9-5 M-F high paying salaried job is gone. Now I'm focused on turning my passion into making a living. From serving coffee to walking dogs to starting my first job in public relations, it's all because I want to- not because I feel I have to. That was one of my goals after graduation: to work hard at something I am passionate about and enjoy.
My world is always changing, can't beat it. Best to join it!
Monday, January 14, 2008
It's been a while
Hi!
It has been a while since I've updated this thing. Nothing much has changed- still loving life out here in California, yet still rely a lot on my friends and family back home- phone calls and AIM video chats have been a great way of keeping in contact (I gave Kelley a complete tour of my new house, she didn't have to step a foot in my front door). Whenever I start to feel even a little bit homesick I call up a buddy from home and they help me stay positive about the move out here and all the challenges/transitions I've had to make since I left. Love you guys :)
I started hip hop classes a couple weeks ago- my friend Taylor and I love it- we have learned and mastered a dance routine to the song Umbrella by Rhianna- so much fun!! Picking up a new hobby was one of my New Year's resolutions...reading more was the 2nd- I've been reading "3rd Degree" by James Patterson. It helps me pass the time when it's slow at the coffee shop!
Work is still good- going to interview with Ketchum soon! They want to keep me around but no spots open just yet- I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Northern Cali got some crazy storms the last couple weeks- flooding, trees falling over- public transportation was put to a halt! Made it a little tougher to get to the bars... The past few days have dried up and have been mostly sunny!
New Year's Eve was amazing- went to a friends house in Half Moon Bay/Woodside!! **The picture is my friends and I at our friend's house New Years day!**
Watched the Buckeye game...I'm still getting over the loss to LSU :'(
Have an idea for a web site- going to work on how to program/crate web sites...we'll see how that goes- I'll keep you updated
That's all for now, going to pot some photos from Christmas/last couple weeks on facebook. Send me a note or give me a call, would love to hear from all of you :)
A s h l e y
It has been a while since I've updated this thing. Nothing much has changed- still loving life out here in California, yet still rely a lot on my friends and family back home- phone calls and AIM video chats have been a great way of keeping in contact (I gave Kelley a complete tour of my new house, she didn't have to step a foot in my front door). Whenever I start to feel even a little bit homesick I call up a buddy from home and they help me stay positive about the move out here and all the challenges/transitions I've had to make since I left. Love you guys :)
I started hip hop classes a couple weeks ago- my friend Taylor and I love it- we have learned and mastered a dance routine to the song Umbrella by Rhianna- so much fun!! Picking up a new hobby was one of my New Year's resolutions...reading more was the 2nd- I've been reading "3rd Degree" by James Patterson. It helps me pass the time when it's slow at the coffee shop!
Work is still good- going to interview with Ketchum soon! They want to keep me around but no spots open just yet- I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Northern Cali got some crazy storms the last couple weeks- flooding, trees falling over- public transportation was put to a halt! Made it a little tougher to get to the bars... The past few days have dried up and have been mostly sunny!
New Year's Eve was amazing- went to a friends house in Half Moon Bay/Woodside!! **The picture is my friends and I at our friend's house New Years day!**
Watched the Buckeye game...I'm still getting over the loss to LSU :'(
Have an idea for a web site- going to work on how to program/crate web sites...we'll see how that goes- I'll keep you updated
That's all for now, going to pot some photos from Christmas/last couple weeks on facebook. Send me a note or give me a call, would love to hear from all of you :)
A s h l e y
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