What's next?

I guess you could say I'm lumped into a category. It's the... I am a recent college graduate in a shitty economy group. I'm the President! I could have gotten a nursing degree for a larger dose of stability in my life, but I'm not wired that way. Instead, I felt like making things really challenging by getting a degree that is not very useful in Southeast Texas. Fashion Merchandising. Girl, can't you like book it to NYC and ya know, maybe hook up with some freelance designers? WAIT. Maybe you can meet the executive of WWD at a mixer and get a job styling editorials? No. After much post-graduation pondering and numerous questions of , "What's next, Larena" I believe I am making the best decision for myself. I believe moving off to a larger city at this point would be a disaster. There would be more jobs available, but also a lot more competition for a mediocre entry level position....or even a shitty retail job. I do not want to manage a Gap, no thanks. Instead, I'll hang around and pay cheaper cost of living, build up a portfolio. As negative as I may sound about the area, I think Beaumont can serve as a launch pad. So as it turns out, I do not have the dream job after college and that's okay. Early on I thought a degree secured a career and a new life, but I was not thinking realistically. I've come to terms that getting a job sometimes means you may have to create your own. I'm sure many of my fellow Lamar Alumni are right there with me.

Rambling on, I've got a lot of projects in the works. I'm going to visit several retailers today to secure spots for an upcoming fashion show. Anyone interesting in helping can msg or email me. (Especially someone looking to build up a hair and makeup portfolio!)

Time to play dress up for the day. This particular Monday calls for a pair of linen pants and an oversized hat. You can't forget a fist full of stones.