During my second interview with CurrentMarketing, there was this sort of " work hard to play really hard" vibe going on that I instantly connected with. In fact, as I left the interview and got back into my (very reliable) Honda Accord, I felt this indescribable feeling—I had met my perfect match! Thankfully, the CM team agreed and I scored the job as our Media Assistant!

My freshman year of college I joined a sorority (secret handshakes and all), in hopes to meet new people and gain that “sense of self” in the midst of initiation rituals, tailgates, and 8am lecture groups. I ended up making best friends, learning stuff, and having the time of my life all while earning my degree. Pretty sweet. I anticipate my future at CM to be of similar formation.

Take for instance, lunchtime on my first day. We all gather around the table; I pull my turkey and cheese sandwich out and start chomping in hopes to avoid any awkward silence. In this moment, Katy Miller (my boss) picks up a magazine featuring Patrick Swayze’s new A&E Series, “The Beast”. We have a good laugh and this sparks a conversation regarding my undying love for the blockbuster hit, “Point Break” featuring the dirty dancer himself, Gary Busey and heartthrob Keanu Reeves. In my opinion this 90’s flick is the perfect mix of comedy, drama (Busey bites it and I shed a tear every time), and action. My selection is accompanied by chuckling, but it also initiates a good twenty-minutes of down right fun. We are naming favorite movies, worst movies, zombie thrillers…and we are laughing. The casual atmosphere inspires me to admit that I actually own “Point Break” on DVD. Lesson #1 at CM: Some things are better left unsaid…or on the clearance shelves at Wal-Mart.

At any rate, I am thrilled to be here and grateful to everyone for making me feel so welcome! I’m ready to dive into all things Media and I’m super stoked about the two ladies I’ll be learning from. Thanks for taking a chance on a kid, CM. I won’t let you down!