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For me, it was a really touching moment. He talked about how we were so lucky to be alive in a time when there are so many opportunities open to us and that we really needed to focus on making sure that one day, we'll be proud of how we spent our dash. Just some food for thought...
T-Minus 17 Days
Today, one of my professors read us this poem in our last class....The Dash by Linda Ellis
I read of a reverend who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth
And spoke of the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own;
The cars, the house, the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard,
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile?
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy's being read
With your life's actions to rehash,
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?
For me, it was a really touching moment. He talked about how we were so lucky to be alive in a time when there are so many opportunities open to us and that we really needed to focus on making sure that one day, we'll be proud of how we spent our dash. Just some food for thought...
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It was just a really cool thing to be a part of and to be honest it just really made me think about life. The diversity of people who were there and the many different reasons they had for participating was amazing. For some, it was simply out of the joy of helping out the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Club of Orange County as that was the charity to which proceeds of the run were benefiting. For others it was simply to prove to themselves that they could, and still others were running it in honor of someone that they loved who couldn't run it themselves. There were people running it while pushing wheelchairs and strollers. Some ran it dressed in tutus and fairy wings and some simply in jean overalls and bandannas.
For me, I think I ran it just because it isn't something I'd usually do. I feel like the past four years have been some of the most amazing and life-changing years of my life and it terrifies me to think that this chapter is coming to a close. I'm so used to knowing exactly what kind of experiences I'm going to have and the kind of people I'm going to meet and just staying in that comfort zone, but it won't be that way after graduation. So this is me, weening myself from that comfort zone and finally tackling my bucket list head on.Running a 5K? Check!
T-Minus 20 Days
Today, I did my first ever run for the hell of it. Given, it was ONLY 5K and they threw color on us at each K point... and it was really more of a big party than a real marathon or anything like that, but I had fun. :]It was just a really cool thing to be a part of and to be honest it just really made me think about life. The diversity of people who were there and the many different reasons they had for participating was amazing. For some, it was simply out of the joy of helping out the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Club of Orange County as that was the charity to which proceeds of the run were benefiting. For others it was simply to prove to themselves that they could, and still others were running it in honor of someone that they loved who couldn't run it themselves. There were people running it while pushing wheelchairs and strollers. Some ran it dressed in tutus and fairy wings and some simply in jean overalls and bandannas.
For me, I think I ran it just because it isn't something I'd usually do. I feel like the past four years have been some of the most amazing and life-changing years of my life and it terrifies me to think that this chapter is coming to a close. I'm so used to knowing exactly what kind of experiences I'm going to have and the kind of people I'm going to meet and just staying in that comfort zone, but it won't be that way after graduation. So this is me, weening myself from that comfort zone and finally tackling my bucket list head on.
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The only reason that is even important is because HIMYM is basically the story of the lives of my closest friends and I the past four years. lol. I'm not saying we're exactly like the characters on the show, but it's hard not to see the similarities. And the different adventures they get themselves into seem to happen to us all the time too. To say I love the show would be an understatement. First, because love doesn't really encompass catching up on all of the seasons in about a month and watching them religiously as soon as they come out every Monday night and second because it's more of a love-hate relationship (sometimes the show resonates a little too closely for comfort). Hmm, who am I going to watch the last season with now that we're all graduating? :p
T-Minus 39 Days
Yesterday, I got to meet Josh Radnor. For those who don't know who that is, he's the main character of the show 'How I Met Your Mother' otherwise know as Theodore 'Ted' Evelyn Mosby! The only reason that is even important is because HIMYM is basically the story of the lives of my closest friends and I the past four years. lol. I'm not saying we're exactly like the characters on the show, but it's hard not to see the similarities. And the different adventures they get themselves into seem to happen to us all the time too. To say I love the show would be an understatement. First, because love doesn't really encompass catching up on all of the seasons in about a month and watching them religiously as soon as they come out every Monday night and second because it's more of a love-hate relationship (sometimes the show resonates a little too closely for comfort). Hmm, who am I going to watch the last season with now that we're all graduating? :p
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Besides the Fashion Fest, it's been pretty crazy lately. I'm realizing graduation is literally around the corner and it makes me soooo nervous to think that the life I've gotten so used to the last 4 years is going to be changing so dramatically. A good friend of mine actually just moved away to a new job today and I think that made me see that really, things have changed so much already....
T-Minus 41 Days
So the Well Connected Fashion Fest was amazing! Our booth ended up being stationed right next to Crap Eyewear and Obey and we had a great time! Everyone seemed to love the drinks and there was a great crowd! Can't wait to go back to this event in November! Besides the Fashion Fest, it's been pretty crazy lately. I'm realizing graduation is literally around the corner and it makes me soooo nervous to think that the life I've gotten so used to the last 4 years is going to be changing so dramatically. A good friend of mine actually just moved away to a new job today and I think that made me see that really, things have changed so much already....
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Well Connected
Gotta love my job when part of it is going to dope events like this! If you're free Saturday, stop by the Well Connected Fashion Fest and visit me for some free Jarritos!0
I've been doing a lot of event research and follow-up and will hopefully be getting more into eventing soon. So far though, the environment is great and I feel like I really have the opportunity to learn a lot. I've also been hard at work with my partners getting ready to launch our own company. It's been a crazy experience so far but I can't wait to get everything rolling.
T-minus 62 Days
62 days? Really?! I honestly can't believe grad is so close! I feel like I've done so much but there's still so much left to do and so little time to do it. This last month has been crazy to say the least. I recently started a new job interning with MP Urban Marketing which I love. It's just my style. The offices are in a punk rock art gallery and there's graffiti murals all around the building.I've been doing a lot of event research and follow-up and will hopefully be getting more into eventing soon. So far though, the environment is great and I feel like I really have the opportunity to learn a lot. I've also been hard at work with my partners getting ready to launch our own company. It's been a crazy experience so far but I can't wait to get everything rolling.
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Today I spent most of my day working on an application for a New Venture Seed Competition for my company Bless Your Brand. I slaved over working our financial projects for the next 3 years which I def had never done before in my life. I realized about 20 minutes in that I had no clue what I was doing, so thank god for the internet! Haha, I seriously think my graduation speech is going to go something like this, "And I'd like to give a special thank you to Google and Wikepedia.." Haha, just kidding. But really, I'm proud of myself today. I mean I spent most of the weekend out on the town with my friends, but today I went into lock down mode and worked my ass off. I guess I'm just trying to make sure that I can take advantage of the biggest resource I have right now - my youth. I'm young and I know that each day is a step toward my future so I'm making the best of it. I want to enjoy this journey to wherever it is I'm going. Some people do that by just hanging out with their friends all the time while they still have the freedom to do so. Other people lock themselves away so they can focus on work and school. I'm doing both. I'm finding the balance. After all, I'll only be young once. Might as well live it up.
T-minus 95 days
Today I spent most of my day working on an application for a New Venture Seed Competition for my company Bless Your Brand. I slaved over working our financial projects for the next 3 years which I def had never done before in my life. I realized about 20 minutes in that I had no clue what I was doing, so thank god for the internet! Haha, I seriously think my graduation speech is going to go something like this, "And I'd like to give a special thank you to Google and Wikepedia.." Haha, just kidding. But really, I'm proud of myself today. I mean I spent most of the weekend out on the town with my friends, but today I went into lock down mode and worked my ass off. I guess I'm just trying to make sure that I can take advantage of the biggest resource I have right now - my youth. I'm young and I know that each day is a step toward my future so I'm making the best of it. I want to enjoy this journey to wherever it is I'm going. Some people do that by just hanging out with their friends all the time while they still have the freedom to do so. Other people lock themselves away so they can focus on work and school. I'm doing both. I'm finding the balance. After all, I'll only be young once. Might as well live it up.
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T-minus 97 days
This week was a little crazy for me. I had a convo with a friend the other night that really surprised me and made me realize that as much as I want to believe the best about everyone, sometimes you have to take a really hard look to see who someone truly is. I also realized that you can't please everyone and sometimes you have people in your life that make everything about them without even realizing it. I will always love my friends, and the fact that graduation is so quickly approaching has made me wonder again and again how things are going to change. I think I've finally realized though that things don't change... people do. It's hard to deal with but I think it's going to be okay.0
On another note, launched my company website today. Check it out - Bless Your Brand.
T-minus 99 Days
Busy day. Had lunch with one of my Boss's and reminisced about the past three years. It's crazy to think how much I've learned and accomplished since coming to USC. I'm so glad my Nina guilt-tripped me into staying in LA for college. I guess things really do happen for a reason.On another note, launched my company website today. Check it out - Bless Your Brand.
