HAPPY DAYS // MID-JULY

I feel like I've been neglecting this space lately. The truth is that I've just been too busy living to write about living. I've somehow managed to find a great balance lately (so that's what keeping a new years resolution feels like!) and I've had some very happy days.

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A list of them...because it's me.

 - Having a lovely visitor, my sister, for the weekend. We squeezed in some pool time, shopping, card playing and general merriment.
 - Lots of tennis being played after work with friends.
 - Plenty of working out. I'm actually looking forward to my workouts. I haven't felt like that since my days as a tennis fanatic in high school!
 - Some productive days at work, and some not-so-productive ones. I'm enjoying the lull before the State Fair begins and my job becomes exponentially more hectic.
 - Reading a few good books when I can squeeze reading into the day.  I promise to catch you up soon.
 - The kids I babysit for being extra adorable as of late.
 - The promise of an iphone! My parents have been adament against it, until my dad got one in his hands. He was smitten, and now our family plan is compatible with my dream purchase. September 1 can't come soon enough.
 - Zip-lining with my internship last Friday. I was actually paid to zip-line, because we're doing a photo shoot up in the trees and my bosses wanted to scout the location. I used to be afraid of heights, but I had no problem being a monkey for the afternoon!
 - Lastly, Olympic coverage ramping up. I am a complete sucker for anything Olympic (even trials!). I'm planning on spending my time in the gym watching olympians while on the elliptical. Say that 10 times fast.

Have your days been happy lately? I'd love to hear about 'em.

CAREER // A SAD DAY

Today, I get to check off a major item on my to-do list.  Today is my last day as an intern and I can say with full confidence that I have worked for a company that I truly believe in.  Holy moley.  These people are awesome, and this company knows how to use their awesomeness. 

The people here are what I call just. good. people.  They are the kind of people who smile on rainy days and create Friday office dance parties when things get snoozy.  They're the kind of people who ask how you're doing and expect an honest answer back.  I'm going to miss each and every one of them. 

I learned and grew as a future public relations professional, and I'm leaving this place loving this profession more than when I started.  The other day, my supervisor gave me a print out of all of the feedback she's received about me.  It almost made me cry, and I think I might frame it because I'm a sucker like that. 

Why am I leaving, you ask?  That's the vicous cycle of internships, I suppose.  I'm moving on to a great summer internship literally around the block.  It will expose me to a whole new realm of public relations (state tourism, what!) and it will definitely challenge me.  I will have more independance than ever before, and giant projects will be under my direction.  Exciting and scary and challenging and awesome. 

But before that new adventure, I have to tackle a week's worth of final papers, tests, presentations and portfolios.  I actually have a few little surpises ready for my blog next week (surprises is code for things I forgot to publish months ago).  After that, I'm heading home for two weeks to recharge, reorganize and probably recooperate from the craziness in store for me next week.  But I'm sure I'll tell you all about that soon!