Bucket List

About two weeks ago I decided to make a "Bucket List," specifically for things around Blacksburg. I am trying to do everything on the list before I leave in 15 days!

Some things on the list are easy: I wanted to get a metal M keychain from a store to put my keys on after I graduate. I will be parting with the VT lanyard I used for five years. I did that one yesterday.

Others are hard because they are not necessarily things I can do on my own: hike Dragon's Tooth, go to the River. I have been trying, with little success, to find partners for these things. Tomorrow Ashley L. and I are going to try to hike Dragon's Tooth.

Today, to scratch another thing off my list, I went to the horticulture garden. It was the perfect day for it! Sunny, no clouds and 70 out. I had a really good time walking around and taking pictures of pretty flowers. I sat for about an hour on a dock area and read my newest mystery novel, "Payment in Blood" by Elizabeth George.

Maybe next weekend if the weather is nice again I can scratch another outdoor activity off of my list. I do have a final on Saturday afternoon...maybe I will study at the River on Friday. I'll just have to see.

Job Search: 800, MC: 0

This title pretty accurately reflects (okay maybe it is slightly exaggerated) my job search so far. I've been applying and sending out resumes since November and I've gotten hardly any interest or feedback. Depressing much?

I know, I know. The economy sucks. Everyone is having a hard time finding a job. It is normal these days to move back in with your parents. You can hear all of these statements over and over again but it doesn't help you feel less frustrated!

Despite my lack of success, I must continue onward. I can't give up hope just yet!

First Post

My boss, Patrick, suggested I start a blog during this time of unemployment so that I can keep writing. I'm not sure anything I have to say will be interesting but I'd like to give this whole blogging thing a shot!

This blog will chronicle my life as an unemployed college graduate trying to stay afloat in today's economy.