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    Life.

    So, I have absolutely no idea what I’m going to do with myself for the rest of my life! I have this amazing opportunity to go to graduate school, which for a long time, I thought was my dream. I though I wanted to become a professor, though… in the last 6-7 months I believe I have discovered that it will not be at all as I have imagined it. Do I want to commit myself to two years of graduate school for a degree that offers no promises, and frankly provides few opportunities beyond getting my Ph.D. 

    Do I want to leave my friends and give up two years with my family for something I’m not 100% sure about?

    Since I’ve moved to New Orleans, I’ve simply fallen in love with this city. I love my parents excitement over their memories, the lives they had here. I love its proximity to them and I love the people here. I am not sure I can imagine living anywhere else. I have been looking for jobs, though rather unsuccessfully (I’ve only had one interview that I’m still waiting to hear back from), and I have been seeking the advice of gurus in the fields that I am interested in (advertising and Architecture). While they may seem a little different, I’m interested in design, in a much more hands-on work environment.  I was able to visit an architecture firm, and I simply fell in love. I could REALLY see myself there, see myself doing that. You know? So I looked into perhaps getting my masters in Architecture, rather than history. Since then, I’ve interviewed at a boutique advertising agency. If I got the job, not only could I stay here, I would get some legitimate hands-on experience in the advertising world and with design.

    As a last resort, I have been looking for paralegal jobs. Since, after all… my dad was very pro-paralegal. Well, when I mentioned to him that I was thinking about staying in the city after all and finding a job, he freaked! Yes, I understand that Seattle has invested a lot in me, but should I really let THAT sway my decision in staying or going?

    What am I going to do with myself?

    1. little5tell said: As is the question all bright arts students have on their lips. I’d say go to architecture school or else work, because you seem to be saying that you don’t really want to do history anymore… I’d say go for the jobs.
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