You CAN do it all: Balancing a full-time job and a puppy

OK so, being that I am a dog lover and having had one my whole life, it's only natural that I wanted one once I moved from a college house to a pet-friendly, big-girl apartment. So, that's what I got a week after we moved in. Now, I've heard all the warnings, especially from my Dad: "It's a lot of work", "They're a huge responsibility", "You're not going to have enough time for him since you're working full-time".. but none of it stopped me (not much does). Once I have something in my mind, it's hard to talk me out of it. I had a Corgi on my mind, and a Corgi's what I got. The cutest Corgi alive, might I mention. 

His name is Frank and he is the best. Eric works double shifts all week and I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have Frank around to keep me company after I got off at 5. Actually, I do know what I'd do: sleep, watch TV, and be lazy. With him, I'm running around, walking with him, and playing. But one of the things my dad warned me about rang true, I really did feel so bad about leaving him home alone while Eric and I worked. Now, I do take lunch for an hour to come home and check on him, but I still feel guilty, until I came up with two game plans that would ease my mind:

1) Get another dog

--Now I know this one sounds crazy, but I want him to have someone to play with during the day... plus I'd love another Corgi, I've heard they're better in multiples ;) 

So I'm doing that, but I'm waiting until December to get her because I wanna wait till Frank's potty trained, but I also want to get one while he's still young and accepting of sharing the house with another dog. I'm going to be getting a little red and white girl from the same breeder, can't wait!

2) Skype surveillance

--This sounds nuts, but it puts my mind to rest about Frank being alone. I created a second Skype account and programmed it to automatically answer when receiving an incoming call. I situated the camera to cover the entire kitchen where he is kept, and when I get to work I call. Voila, two places at once! Little did I know, Frank sleeps the entire time-- so I really have nothing to worry about, but it's nice knowing what he's doing. And, god forbid something did happen, I'd be able to rush home immediately.

So don't listen to all the nonsense about how people with full-time jobs shouldn't have pets, that's not fair to us, or the dogs who would be missing out on some really great parents. They'll be fine and entertain themselves (or sleep) the whole time you're gone-- just make sure you make up for the missed time when you get home. And, if you're a nut like me, you can use Skype to relieve your worries.

My little lover at 9 1/2 weeks and I, match made in heaven <3

The Job

I have been quite absent with the up-keeping of my blog.. I promise to make updates more frequently.

Anyways, I got a job! Yes, a real life job.. and the search was a lot less treacherous than expected. I guess that sending out your resume and applying to 100's of jobs will eventually result in a job offer. But, there is a catch. I will be starting out as part-time for a 60-day period, and if I do well and fit in with the company, my position will become full-time.

Easy enough, right? Well, the job position is the Public Relations representative for LeapDoctor.com, an up-and-coming company that focuses on connecting physicians and healthcare employers-- in layman's terms, the Monster.com for doctors. I did not expect to jump right into a PR position, and I feel overwhelmed and intimidated.. but I'm always up for a challenge! It will be a lot of responsibility too, because it is a brand new company and it's my responsibility to promote it. I'm very nervous, but even more excited to begin.

My first day will be Monday, May 16th, a week after I graduate and precisely 3 weeks and 4 days from today. AHHH! No, but really, I'm excited. It's just new, and let's face it, new is kind of scary. But I need to work on some homework and start getting to work on these papers. Only two more weeks left of school, another concept I'm having a really hard time grasping. Everything's just happening so fast.. it's overwhelming!

Until the next time, xoxox

The end of another weekend...

Brings a brand new busy week!

I had an interview on Tuesday with Rizzi Designs for an internship as a Public Relations assistant. I loved the company and the position and feel as if the interview went really well. I won't hear back from them until the first week of April, so I have a couple weeks of waiting to go. On the bright side, I have an interview with HOMTV for a different internship in two weeks as well, and received a phone call on Wednesday regarding a Social Media internship with Farm Bureau Insurance, so hopefully I'll be hearing back from them, too.

So, the search for a Summer internship is going quite well, which gives me a couple of months before I have to worry about the real search-- for a j-o-b. Ahhh, the stress. But because the feedback has been quite positive for an internship, it's making me worry a little less about finding a job. *Crosses fingers*.

That's what's going on here though. 'Kourtney and Kim Take New York' just started though, so I must excuse myself! I'll be updating soon, later gators!

First post

 I just received a big fat F for my brand grade on Google. I'm sure it doesn't help having the name Danielle Smith (so average it hurts), but the truth is that I do need to build up my online presence. So here goes nothing!

Well, I am not a newbie when it comes to blogging. In fact, I just got done browsing through an old blog of mine just for kicks-- and let's just say there's a reason why I didn't pick up where I left off. It was basically an ode to my on-again-(mostly)off-again boyfriend and the roller-coaster ride of emotions I was going through during Sophomore year. As a side note, I am still currently dating the same guy so he may come up from time to time, but I've decided to focus this blog primarily on me, and how I'm handling the DUN-DUN-DUNNNNNN, dreaded college graduation.

Now, I don't want to give off the impression that I'm per se "dreading" graduation. After five years of hard work I am anxious to grab my diploma and go... but go where? This is why I use the word dreaded, because in today's economy, it's hard to find work. I most certainly don't want to leave this wonderful city of East Lansing to move back home to live with my parents in Roseville *sigh* and share bunk-beds with my sister all because I can't find a job.

So find a job, I will. And you all are invited to journey with... :)

Ciao !