This past week has definitely been interesting. I have surprisingly been extremely on top of things by finalizing my resume, keeping up with my digital portfolio (which was a challenge for me last year), and corresponding with professionals. I have already conducted two interviews and it is only the middle of September! Something I have been thinking about lately is changing my original work to something that has to do with stream of consciousness, and making my final product the three short stories I have been working on, because those will take an extremely long amount of time to finish. I am definitely having an interesting brainstorm! Mostly, however, I am just proud of myself for giving myself the opportunity to have some fun senior year. Forcing myself to write through ISM is going to help me stop making excuses and just do it! I am looking forward to having a few more interviews, since even though my interview Sunday was not able to happen, I am still going to try and reschedule so I can hopefully get some more advice about writing and my pieces specifically. Lately I have been having this feeling that I am not cut out to be a writer and should just quit, but there is another part of me that refuses to, because something fantastic could be waiting for me if I just take the opportunity to earn it. Hopefully I can stop feeling so unsure by the end of my study!
The beginning of my second year in ISM has been so amazing! I know that changing my topic of study from neonatology to creative writing was a fantastic choice. I should not be sacrificing my creativity for a perceived notion of practicality, when I honestly think the most practical thing to do is follow my passion. So far, I have had two interviews, both of which I believe went very well! Some common advice I have received so far is that passion will pave the way for success, which is shaping this year to be my best yet. While I have been updating my resume, building a new network, and conducting informational interviews, I am also balancing college applications and my other AP coursework, so I have definitely faced the challenge of being able to meet my deadlines. However, something I can absolutely say I am proud of achieving is much improved time management skills. I feel like I have finally learned how to swim with the fishes instead of drowning in the deep ocean of my responsibilities. Ultimately, I am looking forward to all of the interviews I will have and the network I will build. Even though it is only the beginning, now that I have a year of experience under my belt, I can make this my most successful study!
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