It has been a hot second since I updated this blog. In fact, I forgot it existed until today and did not recall the numerous posts I had written before.
So many big, exciting things have happened since my last post. In August 2011, I got my first post-college job at a small consulting company in NOVA. I was hired as a Junior Technical Writer, but ended up doing so much more. I had the opportunity to really step up and take on responsibilities beyond writing user guides or release notes.
I went on my first business trip (Battle Creek MI) to conduct a training course on the application I was working on. I flew by myself, got a rental car and drove the two hours to the training location, and stayed in a hotel on my own. Everything went better than I thought it would and I survived the weekend without much anxiety. It was an incredible experience, one that allowed me to prove myself to my team and my company.
After 16 months at this company, I decided to explore other options. In December 2012, I found myself at another small consulting company, this time closer to home. I am in a Junior Business Analyst / QA role and I absolutely love it. I learn something new on a daily basis and am constantly challenged by the work.
In September, I finally moved out on my own. Don't get me wrong - living with Mom and Dad was great. Having free, home cooked meals was great. Having built in bunny babysitters was great. Wait...why did I leave again? Oh, right - that whole independence thing. I love my new place and it is conveniently located. Only 15 minutes away from my parents!
My plan is start updating this more and maybe post about things that will interest people. I'm going to change the focus of this blog, as things have shifted and the old title no longer applies. I'll mostly post about books I'm reading, TV shows I'm watching, and all those small moments that make me smile.
So many big, exciting things have happened since my last post. In August 2011, I got my first post-college job at a small consulting company in NOVA. I was hired as a Junior Technical Writer, but ended up doing so much more. I had the opportunity to really step up and take on responsibilities beyond writing user guides or release notes.
I went on my first business trip (Battle Creek MI) to conduct a training course on the application I was working on. I flew by myself, got a rental car and drove the two hours to the training location, and stayed in a hotel on my own. Everything went better than I thought it would and I survived the weekend without much anxiety. It was an incredible experience, one that allowed me to prove myself to my team and my company.
After 16 months at this company, I decided to explore other options. In December 2012, I found myself at another small consulting company, this time closer to home. I am in a Junior Business Analyst / QA role and I absolutely love it. I learn something new on a daily basis and am constantly challenged by the work.
In September, I finally moved out on my own. Don't get me wrong - living with Mom and Dad was great. Having free, home cooked meals was great. Having built in bunny babysitters was great. Wait...why did I leave again? Oh, right - that whole independence thing. I love my new place and it is conveniently located. Only 15 minutes away from my parents!
My plan is start updating this more and maybe post about things that will interest people. I'm going to change the focus of this blog, as things have shifted and the old title no longer applies. I'll mostly post about books I'm reading, TV shows I'm watching, and all those small moments that make me smile.
