Torn

Shame on me. Why did I not research what a copywriter actually does a loooooong time ago?

I could have had a job by now.

Naturally, I assumed (you know, the whole you, me, and ass thing) that a copywriter has something to do with copyright. So I would see all these copywriter job postings for places like ad agencies, department stores, and other non-government offices and think, Why do all these businesses need copyright so often? Duh.

So, while I've got a new job search idea, I'll keep plugging away for the next couple weeks. If I haven't set up anything solid in NYC by August 16th, I'll begin making arrangements to move back home. This could mean moving back in with my parents (I'm not ashamed...yet) and continuing a job search in a different large city, or moving to Mankato and working at Hy-Vee for another year or so (also, not ashamed) while pursuing other side endeavors.

To be honest, I'm not totally heartbroken at the prospect of leaving New York right now. It's been fun and a wonderful experience, but the big city life just isn't quite for me yet. This is where I'm torn: Stay because so many people say the jobs are here, or go back and enjoy the peacefulness a little while longer and make my own opportunities?

I kind of like my own opportunities.

My Favorite Book

One of them, anyway.

This doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the Music Biz, but I wanted to share it anyway...






After hopping on the current "Let's All Get Crazy About Introverts" train, my mom basically forced me to read this book, and I'm glad she did.

In a nutshell, this book describes the difficulties and perks of being an introvert, and what we (as introverts) can do to overcome hardships and make the most of our natural talents. Reading this book helped me reflect and think of issues I'd had growing up, and helped me realize why I might have been having those issues, and what I can do about them now.

Don't get me wrong, Susan Cain (the author) doesn't bash extroverts or put introverts on a glory pedestal. Backed by her own research and interviews, she simply explains what E's and I's can do to get along better and be more productive together (and so much more).

When asked by yakkity colleagues what I was reading, it was fun to say, "It's called: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking."

I may be biased, but I think this is a good book for anyone. You may uncover something about a friend or family member, or maybe even yourself.

The Most Important Audience

Best Way to Introduce Yourself

This article hit home for me: I don't like to talk about myself, especially to people I'm meeting for the first time. At the same time, I feel pressured to say more, under the idea that I won't impress them otherwise. I'd rather listen anyway.

On the other hand, when I meet someone for the first time, I prefer a simple introduction as well. Anyone who boasts about themselves in the first meeting likely won't have my attention for very long. It's not that I don't care, but what makes their life so much better than mine?

Hi, I'm Sammi. My About Me is over there. Let's be friends.