Entering adulthood is hard.

January 27, 2014
  January went by waaaay too fast! It probably felt like it because it was full of emotion, job interviews, car mishaps, and reading.
  Having to find a job and dealing with a car have been the two most frustrating aspects of being an adult so far. My car has been to the repair shop for the fourth time this month. I had to get a renewal sticker, but had to pass emission first, and of course it didn't. My poor Taurus was in the shop for that. A few days later, I got a flat tire and something that has to do with the muffler and pipes started to make my car sound REALLY loud. It was really scary. So, it's in the shop again getting that fixed. I don't like having all these issues, but they must be fixed in order to be able to have a job!
  Now, that aspect of my life is such a cluster. I had two interviews for a position that would have really launched my marketing career. I don't know what I did wrong; I really thought I had it. It's disappointing to know that I was so close, but nope. I wasn't good enough. I learned that making a first impression really is huge, especially when a face to face interview isn't possible.
  A week from now, I'm going to start my first full time job since graduating. It's not in my field, but I see potential with the company I'll be working for on a temp to hire basis. Should I be embarrassed or ashamed I'm not where I want to be? I don't think so. I need the money (stupid car) and office experience (I think...) to get myself going. Things happen for a reason, and in my gut, this is something that I'm going to learn from. I have a feeling that I can advance in a growing company and be where I can really help myself and the company excel. The good thing (I think) about this opportunity is that if during the temp time I feel it's not the place I'm meant to be, I can stop wasting the company and my time.
  I feel like I am going at this blindly, but in my head, it sounds like a realistic tactic. Since I am fortunate to live at home until I'm ready to live on my own, I can maybe take a little bit more time to find my place. It may not be the best strategy, but for now I need money to get those loans paid off and to gain more independence. If it doesn't work out, fine. It was worth a try. I made some money and hopefully some good experience in the process...