The End of an Era.

Tonight marked the beginning of the end for me being involved as an officer in Block "O": the first meet-and-greet for those interested in becoming an officer for the next term.

The meeting in general went well, however it made me extremely nervous wondering what would come of my public relations position. Everyone there was mainly interested in doing the football director position or the basketball director position…wanting to bask in the glory. However, a majority of the people there also just wanted to have a position so they could have the title of a Block “O” officer. They were walking around asking which position would be the least amount of work. Sigh.

What happens next year is out of my hands, I know that. The thing is though, I have made the PR position my own; I’ve put my own voice to it and put so much of my time into making Block “O” the organization I want it to be viewed as. When people read things I write up about the organization, they are getting to know me along with the org. I just hope who ever we find next year to replace me has the same passion I hate. I’m sure anyone in my position would have the same view with something they’ve “made their own.”

It took me a long time to figure out whether or not I would be as active in Block “O” my senior year. Once I thought about it though the decision was easy for two main reasons. The first reason is that next year will be my senior year at Ohio State; my last year! How the hell did that happen? I want to make sure I end my college career the way I want to: hanging out with my friends as much as possible and accomplishing everything I wanted to accomplish while here. The second reason:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/11/AR2009021104311.html?wpisrc=newsletter

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/11/AR2009021101836.html?wpisrc=newsletter.

Early next year I will begin my process of trying to find a job, so when I graduate I can have a source of income, whoo! With the economy in shambles and the job market continuing to be extremely competitive, I really need to find internships during the school year to build up my resume. Although being the PR Director for Block “O” was a great resume builder, I’ve done it for two years now. It’s time to move on and continue to build onto knowledge I have already received.

The economy is really a scary thing though. I am terrified to see where our country is headed over the next few years. I believe electing President Obama was one of the best decisions our country made for our future. The first time I saw Obama speak I knew we had one amazing candidate; once he was elected I realized the majority of our country saw that also. Hopefully the stimulus package is a success, and my resume/personality is appealing to companies so I can find a job with ease.