Life transition prolonged
As some of you might know, especially if you’re following me on Twitter, I’m looking for my next move. I just graduated from a four year college in three years. That’s supposed to be a big accomplishment but it wasn’t really that difficult for me at Boston University. I just finished up another internship. It was my favorite one thus far with the most responsibility and the most possibility. I’m still living in Boston and looking for my next move.
Long ago I decided to move out of Michigan and I’m so glad I had the chance to do so. Of course, when you don’t apply to any schools in-state, you are pretty much guaranteed to leave. I never ever thought I wouldn’t go to college. College was always on the agenda. I remember a point in my young life when people told me that they were thinking of doing other things–I was shocked, SHOCKED! My horizons have been widened and people pursuing alternative lifestyles are all around me.
I want to join the ski and snowboard industry. I like all sides of the business: resorts, consumer merchandise, media, and big events/contests. I’ve had the opportunity to get a taste of all of that except resorts. Taking on other internships or investing more time in clubs or organizations would have brought more diversity to my resume but sometime near the end of 2008 I made the choice to really pursue this industry. According to my dad, I’m pursuing an alternative lifestyle that he never saw coming. Okay Dad, did you forget that I started skiing at age 4? He has a selective memory. I only went skiing with my Mom (thanks Mom for getting me out on the slopes at such an early age!).
Some people think, “Ski and snowboard industry? That’s really great to pursue your passion! I’ve never skied in my life.” Others think, “Good luck with that. There are too many people trying to get in, you might as well buy a tent now.” I’ve found that other people think that me trying to get into the ski and snowboard industry is either a brilliant idea or an idea that says failure all over it. Come on people, this isn’t show business.
I’m going to keep pursuing it. I’ll keep on keepin’ on. As I work on this, I’m going to try to enjoy my time in Boston. I’m planning a jaunt to NYC next week so I’ll post about that (and hopefully take more photos than last time!).
I’ll leave you with this gem. My sister showed me this funny blog post about becoming an adult. Oatmeal-esq. Check it out: This is Why I’ll Never be an Adult
Here’s my .02 cents on the snowboard industry don’t “try” and get in it too many of those people, not enough of the people that just end up in it like myself. The people that end up in it are usually the ones that do the most for it.