Back to Reality

Now that spring break is over with, it is back to work for me. 5 weeks and counting.

Over break I went on a bit of a shopping spree. I just couldn't help it, with all the new spring clothes out on the racks, it's like they were calling my name to try on and take home! But after I spent a ridiculous amount of money on these beautiful spring clothes, I thought, I will probably never get to do this ever again after I graduate from college.

In all reality, my starting salary is going to be extremely low, and there is no way I am going to be able to afford the luxuries of life. Let's face it, journalists today don't make a lot of money, unless they are someone like Diane Sawyer. I'll probably have more than one job and will be working way too many hours. During my internship, my mentor was a recent graduate who had just entered the working world. I saw how much she worked and heard about how little she could afford. She said, "You better really love journalism and be sure this is what you want to do." Those words have been echoing in my ears for the past few days.

But I really do love journalism. And I guess there are just going to be some sacrifices I am going to have to make. So goodbye colorful, bright, way too expensive spring clothes. It was nice knowing ya.