2/12/08
i got the internship. seriuosly, i really got it. what internship, you ask? if you aren't dedicated to each and every post i've made in this blog, as well as my other, i will refresh your memory. i applied for citigal's charm school internship (you can read my essay here) a few days ago. when i opened my email this morning, i found a simple acceptance letter stating that not only would i be participating in the charm school, but that my essay is going to be published in the march issue of citigal magazine!
i've been panicking all morning. not only am i doing this, but i'm getting my first technical byline! i've been writing more, having been inspired by michelle dobbs' entry in the amazon competition. for me, it's always hard to write with the intention of sending something out. the fear of success is sometimes more paralyzing than the fear of failure, and so many of my pieces sit quietly in boxes.
i am feeling a million things at once right now. i suppose the overwhelming feeling has to do with the fact that things really are starting to work out. since the beginning of this program, and even before, i've been working to show that i'm worth the trouble. the proof is starting to surface in a visible way.
tonight, i'm headed to a networking event at the italian community center put on by the association for women in communications. there will be women all around to talk to about my portfolio and resume, as well as seemingly obvious things that i have no idea about (read: how to dress for work and interviewing. veronica tells me jeans with holes in them are unacceptable.) i think there will also be ladies talking about personal finances (something i've always been very interested in) and finding a mentor.
this is amazing. amazing. i was telling james yesterday in my IDP that i feel i haven't had a real opportunity to do what i'm good at yet. i talked to him about my disillusionment with the nonprofit sector, because even when you work hard, there really isn't any recognition. i am eating my words, and that's quite alright with me.
"if at first you don't succeed, try, try again. then quit. there's no use being a damn fool about it."
-w.c. fields
Public Allies 2008
Public Allies Milwaukee, Class of 2008
About Me
- rosy ricks
- rosy ricks is a hard workin’ mama and advocate for social change. After finishing up a term with AmeriCorps Public Allies as a Disaster Education Outreach Specialist at the American Red Cross of Southeastern Wisconsin, ricks worked for a stint as a residential manager at a men’s homeless shelter. This year, ricks will be serving as an Americorps Public Ally Fellow at the Hunger Task Force. She is also enrolled in Alverno College’s Community Leadership undergraduate program, and writes regularly for Citigal Magazine, a Women’s business and Empowerment Magazine based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "develop an interest in life as you see it; the people, things, literature, music - the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. forget yourself." -henry miller
1 comment:
Thanks for sending me this link. Now I understand your excitement. I very glad that things are working out for you. Just remain to stay positive and don't forget to send that good energy back out in the universe(including ASSET). We need it. -fallyB
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