A New Beginning

So this is my 3rd and final attempt to start an on going blog (let's see how long this lasts). Just last night Ahmad asked me, what's the point? I think that's a really good question. It has nothing to do with wanting people to read about me or my life...it more so has to do with wanting a place to dump my random, mixed up thoughts...or maybe just vent once in a while.

Since graduating college in the spring of '06 I have learned so much about myself. It's been an up and down rollercoaster ride of internships, jobs, and life changes. I have finally found a job I feel I can stick with...the only issue is, I still have A LOT to learn. I can't event start to stress how different work is from school. I will never forget the days before graduation when all I would hear is "you’re really going to miss school" or "working is the worst". I would beg to differ on this. I was never really a school person....studying was just not my thing. I truly do love working but have to admit it's a much different life style and takes a lot of getting use to.

I miss having my whole summer off to read, shop, go on vacation, and most of all SLEEP IN! I miss having 10am classes (or later) rather then getting up at 6:30am to start my 2 hour trip to work (that's right my friends, I said 2 hours!) I miss knowing that if I make a mistake it's my own issue to deal with and really have no one to answer to about it (regarding grades and so on).I would have to say this is one of the major differences. If you make a mistake it's no longer about you....it's about your company, your client, and in my case your speaker. I'm looking forward to the day when I am 100% confident in the job I'm doing....because even after 8 months I know I have a lot to work on.

The year is almost over (2007 has flown by as fast as 05 and 06) and I’m looking forward to the year ahead as I have set so many goals for myself. I'm so excited for 08, as I will soon become Ms. Mahmoud-Mando, but for now will do my best to make the most out of the last month of 07.

So here is to the start of my blog filled with random thoughts and ideas. I'm going to try my best to stay up to date but I make no promises, as this has failed many times in the past ;)

P.S. I was so sad to see the Eagles lose tonight….what an amazing game! Wish they could have walked away with a win! I’m waiting for the day I can see the Pat’s lose!