Every Season Has a Reason to Smile.

I know it sounds cheesy, but stick with me.

I don’t just mean the seasons of the year, I also mean seasons of life, and while we’re at it, TV show seasons too. I mean, if your favorite show’s characters are on screen again, whether or not you like the new season or not, their presence should have some value as the producers noticed enough value in the show to keep it going.

But back to my original point. Spring is here, and I am still on the search for a great company and role to take for full-time work. At the same time I also realize that I’ve found something to write about for *drumroll please* 279 consecutive days (and counting) now. That’s a lot of writing. For me, that’s especially a lot, as I was very frustrated by writing all through school (page counts and whatnot). But now I’ve found reasons to smile about writing, college me, wouldn’t have been as happy about it.

As I keep searching for work, I have to keep in mind, the fact that I’ve gotten hang out with friends more than I thought I would, and even meet some new ones in the time that I’ve been looking for a job. I’ve gotten the chance to make a difference in the lives of high school students at church. I’ve also traveled across the country, and saved some money in the meantime.

Mind you, I am still very excited to jump into a role with a company and get to full-time work, but if I focus on that outside of putting together applications, and learning more along the way, I won’t see the value in each day as I need to.

So when you think you’re stuck and waiting for the future realize there are opportunities in the wait, take the leap, sometimes even when the timing might not seem perfect.

Also one of my Mom’s friends on Facebook recently commented on her picture that I have her smile, and that makes me really happy.

Post cover photo courtesy of Morgan Elizabeth Photography