Dreams & SpaghettiOs (or Ramen)

The song, “This One’s For The Girls” by Martina McBride, was on the radio yesterday. It’s about women of various ages dealing with the struggles of different phases of life, telling them "You're beautiful the way you are” (according to Wikipedia). The song came out in 2003, when I was 15, & I remember wondering if I my life would one day be like the 25 year-olds described in the song:

This is for all you girls about 25
In little apartments, just tryin' to get by
Livin' on, on dreams and SpaghettiOs
Wonderin' where your life is gonna go

While I was listening to the song yesterday, I realized that I'm that girl now. I’m about 25, I have an apartment, I’m living on Ramen (I like it better than SpaghettiOs) & I’m always wondering where my life is gonna go.

It’s strange to think that my 15 year-old self had no idea what I would be doing at 22. I hoped I would have my own place (check), have a cool job (working on it) & a wonderful boyfriend (check!) like the characters on the tv shows I watched, like Friends & Gilmore Girls.

Although my life doesn’t feel complete yet because I don’t have the amazing job where I make enough money to support myself AND to go on shopping sprees all the time ;), I have everything else I dreamed of, which is pretty great.

Ps. Speaking of Ramen, I learned how to make packaged Ramen in the microwave the other day! It tastes so much better than Cup O' Noodles and it's cheaper! I think I'll buy a bunch of it for lunch at work. Also, I'm still thinking of a new name for my blog. I have a few ideas but nothing sounds completely right. So, hopefully it'll come to me soon.

My Wish

I have applied for 3 jobs since my last post, bringing the number of jobs I've applied for to 35!

I really recommend Craig's List! I didn't think there would be anything there but I've seen some postings that I've actually been interested in and I've received calls from the 2 jobs I've applied for!

Through all this, I have learned that I really don't like applying for jobs on a company's web site! I wish I could just send them my resume and cover letter. Instead, I have to type in all my work experience, education, skills, etc. in separate forms. Then, I usually have to answer a 100 question quiz about my personality and morals. It's frustrating because even though I spend a lot of time on those online applications, I haven't even gotten an interview.

On a positive note, Rascal Flatts is one of my favorite bands & this is a great song that makes sense for my life right now. =)

I hope the days come easy & the moments pass slow
& each road leads you where you want to go.
And if you're faced with a choice, & you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' 'til you find the window.
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,
but more than anything, more than anything,

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
your dreams stay big, your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold.
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish...
-My Wish, Rascal Flatts