Shifting Gears

It's been a hectic couple of weeks. I've finished my final college work and started my full-time job. This seems a bit strange considering I still have about a week and a half to go before I graduate, and truthfully, some of my friends think I'm nuts (but most of them are also still stressing about exams, so it's fair to say they're also going nuts). Still, I'm excited to be making the transition already. It's comforting knowing I am getting settled into my new life sooner rather than later.


On the other hand, it's been pretty exhausting. Last week I completed two projects, two papers and one final exam. My brain was working overtime, and I barely had time to devote to any therapeutic blogging and/or tweeting. While I've only had two days' experience with this new real-world lifestyle, it's proving to be a rude awakening, and I'm already noticing its tiring effects. However, I'm looking forward to adjusting to the consistent daily routine of a professional career instead of the erratic smorgasbord of college activities and responsibilities.

On the other hand, I can't help but feel a bit nostalgic about the passing of my college life. I've really had a great time and can't imagine a more fulfilling experience than the one I've had at BU. I'll save the memories for graduation day though. I'm not much of a sap, and there's nothing worse than reading other people's sappiness.

In the meantime, I'll be saying goodbye to college and hello to career - and no, I won't be biting the dust at age 36.

My New Adventures In Blogging

Some of you may start noticing me popping up more frequently within the blogosphere. I'm thrilled to be taking on several new blogging projects, which will be unfolding within the next few weeks:

• VeggieRun: a new, personal blog of mine launched to fulfill a blogging assignment for my New Media and PR class. While the blog is based on my lifestyle as a vegetarian and a runner, its focus is more generally on health and fitness. Check out VeggieRun's inaugural post for a more in-depth description about what to expect.
  

• Our American Shelf Life: Originally the personal blog of Amanda Mooney, OASL has recently transformed into a group blog I'll be, in part, contributing to. On OASL, I will be joining my fellow pre- and early-professional bloggers (Amanda, Will Wheeler, Sarah Hutton, Melissa Eddy, Amy Yen, Maria Garcia and John) in sharing our perspective as “digital natives.” Read more about our individual stories on the OASL about us page.
  

• Adrants: After my post about Twitter was covered by Adrants, I was invited to meet with Adrants founder, Steve Hall about collaborating with a group of young, social media-savvy professionals as contributors to his popular (slightly rough around the edges) advertising and marketing news blog. Stay tuned to Adrants to see us self-proclaimed group of Adrunts offer our two cents!

• LaunchPR: Soon enough, you'll be catching me updating the Schneider Associates blog, which highlights trends and events in launching products and services.
  

While I'll undoubtedly be a busy blogger bee, I am nothing short of excited for my new adventures in blogging. I hope you'll follow along!