"It's the little things in life"

It's the little things in life that keep me going and remembering why I work so hard towards my future goals and dreams. 
Many student's don't understand why some student's are so busy. Others talk down to college students and say that all we have to do is go to class. Believe me, I do much more than that.


Currently my days have been beginning around 9 am and I don't get back home again until 11 pm with hopes of maybe having an hour or so break within my day. It's stressful and at the end of the day I am exhausted and try to remember why I am doing this to myself in the first place.


The reason of college is to not only teach you life lessons and skills, but to prepare you for the "real" world so that upon graduation you can get a job. Many people just graduate and want the degree. What they lack is the experience which will ultimately get them a job in the first place. The first thing an employer will ask in an interview is "What can you do?" not "What were your grades". A degree gets your foot in the door of an interview but ultimately what will get you a job is experience and what you can do.


Before transferring to ASU I was always involved on campus in different organizations ranging from my sorority to being a tour guide on campus. I had an internship, but didn't know the equipment or the company well enough to learn everything I needed to learn. 


Once transferring to ASU that quickly changed. I have only been here for a semester and going on my second semester. I am already involved in organizations that teach you skills of the industry. I am lucky enough to be involved at WASU and dj-ing on the radio. That being said, I rarely sleep. Between taking 18 hours of demanding classes, homework and projects, dj-ing at WASU, trying to learn a staff position in hopes of being on the staff next semester, and trying to emerge myself in the industry as well as having a social/home life, I am often overwhelmed and exhausted but I manage and do a good job at it. 


Many people want to succeed but don't want to put in the hard work to produce success. Yes it's hard work, but at the end of the day when I graduate and get the job of my dreams I will be happy I put myself through the pain and long nights, which when I look back really won't be so bad after all. 


This week as been one of those weeks that I don't have any room left to write in my agenda everything that needs to be done so I can go to Charlotte this weekend. My entire agenda is filled with writing, sticky notes, things crossed out, etc.


Yet today the little things in life kept me going and made me realize why I work so hard. I received praise from a teacher I never expected praise from, and encouragement that I am in the right direction for success. I received an email from one of my favorite radio stations that I have listened to since childhood asking me to do an internship this summer without having met me, solely based on the praise others have given me. Those are the things in life that matter. That you are working towards success for YOURSELF and others notice your potential and want to be apart of making you successful. "Its the little things in life" the praises others give you, their comments that you are in the right direction and making a name for yourself. 


I am grateful for everyone who has crossed my path and continues to help me succeed in this industry. 


When you feel down and overwhelmed remember someone is recognizing your hard work and appreciates it. Work hard for yourself to reach your dreams. Make sure to leave a lasting impression on those who cross your path--- you never know that the little praise they give you will land you the opportunity of a life time.