epiphanies and elegies

FACT:  I've been neglecting my blog.  

FACT:  Most of my focused internet time has been devoted to the seemingly insurmountable job-hunt.  

FICTION:  I know exactly what I'm doing with my life.

So far Chicago has taught me a lot of things.  I've discovered little gems such as:

-It's a silent compliment when someone sits next to you on the bus or the train.  It really means that you're the least unfortunate looking (and/or smelling) person around.

- 10.25% sales tax sucks.

-In a big city, it is important to be green and eco-friendly.  GreenPeace has their foot soldiers on every corner and they WILL follow you.

-If you give up your seat to an old man, a young idiot with their ipod on will immediately take a load off.  

My experience in Chicago has provided me with more than the survival tips above.  I've come to the realization that I no longer want to be an actress.  I actually feel slightly relieved to scratch something off the list.  I know that I'd like to be a professional.  I want a job that I can confidently refer to as a "career".  I'm hoping to wiggle, charm, elbow, and shove my way into a job that may even allow me to be slightly creative.  Structured creativity.  That's what I want.  Wait a second... isn't that called coloring?  Well, either way.  I was always very good at being creative inside the lines :)