sandal

Actually, more specifically, flip-flop...That's how I would sum up how I feel about life right now. Some days I am on top of it all and can manage my emotions well, then I come across a day where I feel terrific and unstoppable but fear for my future. It is easy to blame the economy because everyone wants an excuse, or scapegoat, for why they aren't doing what they want. It IS a very good reason, for the economy is to blame for an outstanding unemployment rate, but still as a youngster I do see a good amount of people getting freelance work, or internship opportunities. Through the past couple months since my first and last internship ended in mid-May, I have interviewed at a number of places and applied for more than that, but am stuck in a rut. Which isn't too bad if you think of it, because you say when the time is right it will happen and you want to work somewhere that is right for you...BUT where is the consideration on both parts? I have been taught to be considerate of others, it's almost as common as putting on clothes in the morning (sorry nudists). After interviewing at the last place for a full-time position, I left feeling great about how things went, I got along really well with them and I felt as if I had left a good impression. I came home, made up some thank you cards, sent them in to those who interviewed me and even sent a follow-up email the following week to make sure that there weren't any delivery issues. That was 4+ weeks ago, and I still have NOT heard anything! Not even a simple "Thank you for interviewing, but unfortunately we went with someone else. This is why..." Common courtesy, when it isn't given, it leaves someone wondering what they did or didn't do...I don't know. I am open to relocating, I have been applying where I can in-and-out-of-state. I know down the road I will be working happily, but it'd be nice to have some sort of sign instead of this disregard for communication.

I feel like tacos

Random First

Hello and welcome! Please be patient as it may take a couple sessions of trial and error to get my bearings straight as this is my first blogging experience. I figured as a 22 year old recent college graduate stuck in a dormant economy that I should not be spending my time alone worrying about not making it NOW as a designer, but rather affixing myself to social facets to create a network of friends, family and co-people.

First and foremost, my name is Benjamin W.A.L.D and yes I did turn my last name into an acronym. I feel it gives myself a sense of mystery and danger. Take it as you would like, but what is the fun in life if you cannot be a just a little dangerous? Secondly, I am currently living in the east Madison area with my parents, older brother Matt and dog Missey. For work I have returned to my previous employers at the City Engineering Department for my 5th straight summer...not 1, not 2, but 5...I would continue to complain, but it is the best job for a college or post-college student. I get paid, I am outside ALL day, I have a great farmers tan (ladies beware!), and I spend 8 hours of my day locating sanitary and storm sewer lines for construction and digging projects. Okay okay, so I've been a little untrustworthy, I do experience a lot of slow days...days in which I receive a couple hours of work and get to enjoy 6 hours of 80 degree weather, solitaire, internets, and my favorite...people watching. But don't think I do not get my work done, because I'm nowhere near irresponsible, just 22. Could you blame me?

mmm. Try me again tomorrow, I'm not sure if I have overdone or underdone my session. Let me know.