Being just over 1 month into my brand new job, my post-graduation life in here in Washington, DC is coming together little by little. At the same time, life can sometimes feel as if it is falling at the seams. Through it all, life, including post-graduation life, is essentially a roller coaster with twists and turns. But, it is great, and if we follow along and enjoy the journey and make the best of it, then that is pretty great and, indeed, a pretty great time!
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My work life is most definitely growing and it is super exciting on that end – I am getting to know my coworkers on my projects and beyond and starting to work on some pretty cool projects, too. At the same time, work-wise, I am starting to work on my first of two certifications via online courses, in order to better expand my skillsets within the Data Analytics world. Overall, my life in the work world is expanding and it’s expanding for the better.
As for my life outside of work, it has felt like an adjustment. This has been the first time that I have not been in school since circa 2002-2003-2004. So, needless to say, it has been real strange not being in school and starting school when I’m seeing others around the same age as me still in school, whether older or younger. I definitely miss being around others around my age within the classroom and social setting. I, mean, in college, I lived in a building such as a dorm or an apartment complex where all of my friends and classmates lived, meaning social life galore. Now, in the post-graduate world, it is anything but that socially.
When I graduated from college, I was departing college extremely drained and burned out. I was a workaholic in college and still am to some extent! But, I was really really engaged in my college’s academic, social, and extracurricular lives. I truly made the best of my college experience and am forever grateful for it. However, I knew that I could not jump right into another semester of school just yet. I knew that I wanted to be able to do some meaningful work that would make an impact beyond the classroom and my job has provided me with just that.
When in DC, do as a Washingtonian does! Last weekend, my friends Cassie and Caroline came to visit me from North Carolina. We had a pretty great time exploring the city and simply going with the flow. We visited the International Spy Museum, the monuments, TJ Maxx, and much more! I have ALWAYS been a big big big Type A person, but it was nice to be able to let go a bit. It was nice to know that ALL of us are in the transition phase from college life to post-graduation life. None of us are alone, no matter how weird it may feel from time to time.
Above all else, life may not feel super ideal given that I am going through the post-graduation life transition, but it is something to enjoy along the way. In the meantime, I am going to be admiring some of the great Labor Day Sales (listed below!) while saving my money for the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale. Happy shopping!!!
- J Crew Factory – Up to 60% Off Entire Site & Storewide: https://rstyle.me/+3iDkWJBV3hwDFIUrAdZBLg
- Jack Rogers – 30% Sitewide: https://rstyle.me/+thb5HgpLM7ckv7YzZZbB3Q
- Target – Summer Send-Off Sale: https://rstyle.me/+RqbLwrfkMGnS05bhDhDQsw
- Vineyard Vines – Up to 60% Off Sale Styles: https://rstyle.me/+eelfbzOa9-UJ04Lz9zGAxA
- Kendra Scott – 20% Off Everything: https://rstyle.me/+_fQS6AtwReCiwS3J8Cn1qQ
- Kate Spade – An Extra 30% Off Sale Styles: https://rstyle.me/+GYW4edHp2VOtRCbGkoZoGA
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- Draper James – Extra 40% Off Sale Items, Including New Markdowns: https://rstyle.me/+hrIK8QE8CERigg54siK7LA
- Vera Bradley – Up to 50% Off Select Sale Styles: https://rstyle.me/+gVCJzxVfT4MI9Nk99wjNqA
XOXO – Katie <3