Holy wow, guys. So many awesome things happening for me. Let's take a moment to reflect and rejoice:
1. Yesterday marked the six-month anniversary of my relationship with Matt. It's crazy to think how fast the time has flown by. I still distinctly remember the moment we met and how I felt that night and wondering if I was going to see him again. Now, we're in a committed relationship, we've met each other's friends and family and have gone on plenty of dates and adventures. I don't see him as much as I used to when we first started dating, but when we are away from each other, we are busy working on things that will help us grow as individuals. I've got my jobs and Mixtape Mandi, he's got work and his band. We still go to concerts; in fact, we're going to see Michael Buble this Friday night on a date night.
I'm sure it's very evident, but I'm a much happier person since he's entered my life. He makes me feel confident, adventurous, and like I can conquer the world. He is my constant source of encouragement when I'm feeling down, and can always brighten my day with a simple "hello". Matt Klassen, thank you for the last six months.
2. In January, my lease at my apartment will end, forcing me to move out. Frankie has been the best roommate and I will miss seeing him all the time. However, moving home is perfect for him. He and I have been each other's support for the last year and it's time we support others. I am currently on the look-out for the next perfect roommate and little cozy place for us to live, hopefully in Phoenix. Stay tuned for updates!
3. Mixtape Mandi is blowing up! Since its launch in July, my podcast has a few-hundred listens every week, my blog has an average of 50 views per day, I have almost 100 followers on Facebook, and I have legitimate fans who constantly encourage me to keep doing what I'm doing. It's so inspiring to know that people listen and read and care about the project I do in my free time. I'm hoping that eventually I can turn this into a project when I earn some income, but for now, I enjoy spending hours on Mixtape Mandi.
4. Through Mixtape Mandi, I have met SO many awesome people. It's amazing to think that I could have so much in common with a stranger. Just by handing out my business card, I have talked about music and shows and mutual friends and other stuff with people I meet at work, the coffee shop, the record store, etc. I just went to a networking event tonight and met some talented creative artists that I cannot way to work with.
5. The reason why I am writing this blog and why I am so happy: I got a job.
I have had PLENTY of jobs since I started working at McDonald's when I was fifteen years old. For the past five years, my jobs have involved customer service in the restaurant industry. I'm very good at my job and (some days) I like what I do. But, it's not my passion. I live for music.
Since graduating in May, I have been looking for a music job. I had a couple of internships, but I can only drive so far without payment for so long. Today, I received a call from Danny Zelisko Presents, a local music promotion company, offering me a part-time office assistant position, with the potential to work full time.
(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
This is exactly what I went to school for! I have dreamed of marketing, booking, and promoting shows for a living, and now is my chance. And it's not an internship; IT'S A JOB. I am getting paid to promote shows.
I feel so immensely blessed to receive this opportunity. I start next week, while also working limited hours at both restaurant jobs I currently have.
Readers, let this be a lesson: TO NOT GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAM. With hard work and the determination to succeed, I got a job six months after graduating. Trust me; if you want something bad enough, you need to work hard to prove that you and no one else but you deserve it. It's worth it, I pinky-promise you.
Now go out there and get 'em!
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