JOb Prospect!!

Finally some good news for me! It looks like I have secured a job with Lake Wissota Golf in Chippewa Falls, WI. For now it may be just a summer job, where I'll be bartending, working the beverage cart, banquets, etc..... but!!! The long term plan is to take over the Banquet/Wedding manager position in the next few years, because the current manager plans on retiring within the next five years. Event planning is something I have always wanted to do. I can use my people skills, love for working in restaurants, and my extremely detail oriented head to good use! I know the person who is giving me the job has high expectations and I feel I can live up to those. I love being busy, constantly challenged and working with a team of people. This could be a perfect job for me if I stick it out the next few years till I am prepared to take over as the event coordinator. But for now, I'm pretty satisfied with having a summer job---bringing beer to old men on the course, being outside, and maybe even learning how to play golf!

2 Months To Go!

It's March 14th, we moved ahead an hour, and it's finally starting to feel like Spring! With less than two weeks till Spring Break (VEGAS!) and 2 months till graduation.... it seems like there will be no slowing down now! While I have been some what relaxed about finding a job in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and assuming that I'd just get a fun summer job for a while.... I am suddenly faced with a dilemma....

HEALTH INSURANCE!

In 2009 a law was supposedly passed that would allow college graduates to stay under their parent's insurance till the age of 27, unless they found a job that offered a better plan. The past few months I've been under the assumption that I'd be covered for the next couple years, at least till I get an insured job or get married. However, this is not the case for the insurance my Mom gets through her job. Now I am really hoping that I do find a job with health insurance so I do not have to pay out of pocket for an expensive personal plan.

However, for someone who plans on working in the restaurant and hospitality industry, it is extremely hard for employers to provide benefits and insurance. Thankfully, I may be able to join the Tavern League of Wisconsin and find affordable insurance through their program.

This has really opened my eyes that things are about to change drastically in the next couple months. Maybe graduation isn't so awesome after all!

http://www.tlw.org

http://www.naic.org/documents/consumer_alert_college_health.htm

What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?

When I first saw the previews for "The Buried Life" on MTV, I have to say I was not entirely impressed. I mean, after being addicted to "Jersey Shore" the previous month, I felt like MTV had dropped the ball on this new show, which they often do from time to time. And although I don't considered "The Buried Life" as one of my must-see-TV shows..... I do occasionally catch the re-runs. The premise of the show is basically a group of hot guys go around the country scratching off things on their bucket list and also helping others accomplish things they want to do as well. It's an interesting show to be watching during this time of mass confusion in my life. While everyone else I know is asking me what I want to do with my life, mTV asks me the same question, but also generates more inspiration to do something crazy. Perhaps take a risk or plan a last-minute trip....whatever it may be. "The Buried Life" reminds us that life is short and we need to make the most of it. In the past few months, I've been trying to do this, but I've also let myself lose sight of what is important in life. I've gotten caught up in the stress of finding a job and trying to figure out of every detail of my future. There are many things I want to do before I die, but analyzing every potential move I make isn't helping me accomplishing anything. I need to take a few moments everyday to enjoy the little things, whether it's the statue of liberty head currently siting on frozen Lake Mendota, half price margarita Mondays, or watching the Oscars with my roommate.... I have a great life. So, if the cuties from "The Buried Life" show up in Madison one day.... I'll be ready when they ask "what do you want to do before you die?"