Carnival: Over

And it was a very successful one. 2nd place booth, 2:21 buggy time, as well as Chairman's Choice. Awesome.

But now, things are winding down. I have final papers to work through, but they aren't unmanageable. I have a final, but that won't be too bad. All in all, I'm so close to being done.

I have some ideas for the summer. I may try my hand at some freelancing. I'm a good writer, and have a decent range of experience with technical work, as well as semi-creative copy. There's some site online where I can try my hand at this...make a few bucks of beer money, who knows. It'll help pass the time while I continue my job search.

The job search isn't going badly...I'd say I'm at about a 50-50 chance of having something before graduation, and maybe 75% chance of having something by summer's end if I maintain my search rate. I know recruiting season is ending, but I'm going to be persistent. I'm also expanding my options, and seeing if maybe I can join a rock band instead of getting a real job. Ha ha.

I like being close. It actually seems in reach now.

Tell me something I don't know, genius

A lot of shit has been happening recently. It's kind of overwhelming.

This whole future thing is very close. I'm not sure if the thought of the future worries me, or the uncertainty I have now. I want to be at a point where I have control over what I'm going to do...for the time being, all I can do is go to interviews. Interviews, after interviews, after interviews.
I have 3 more this week. Including a second round with Westinghouse...that one scares me...I really want that job.

We'll see what happens. That's all I can say for now.

They are reading my blog.

From Statcounter:
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They're reading my blog. Maybe it's because I mention them in my last entry...or maybe someone Googled me when I got put on their interview list, or checked Facebook. Either way, they're doing their homework. This blog isn't particularly interesting or revealing, but still...I wonder how it reflects on me.

It has begun...

I just scheduled my second job interview. It's with Booz Allen Hamilton on the 6th of October.
Next Wednesday, I'll be told if I get two more. The true storm is really beginning.