Realities collide
Posted by Cassandra | Filed under The Real World
Before we started our internships, we were given an overview of what to expect. Number one on the list of Top 5 Things to Know Before You Start Your Internship is
You will cry on at least one occasion.
I haven’t cried in the newsroom yet, but I had tears in my eyes in the cab on the way back to from covering this story.
I’ve always known I’m not cut out for that type of reporting, but a number of people treated me like I was a monster today for trying to find out what happened. I get it. Reporters are intrusive, but it’s our job. We can’t just not do it.
I called the soon-to-be ex-boyfriend a few times to vent in my downtime and inadvertently made myself even more upset by thinking about relationship things at the same time.
When I got back to the newsroom, there was a message waiting from the financial consultant who worked with my mom before she died. He said her remembered her well and I could hear something in his voice, maybe caution or sympathy, I’m not sure. But I heard it.
To get my mind off all of these things so I could calm down a little, I logged into my TalentEgg email and started answering emails.
For some reason, my responsibilities at TalentEgg had the power to take me away from that painful moment where everything that hurts my heart and mind — work, love, life — had intersected at once. I knew I made the right choice.
I just hope it wasn’t the Tylenol I washed down with a bottle of Pepsi talking.
Tags: emotional breakdown, internship, TalentEgg
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March 26th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
at the risk of sounding cheesy, i believe everything happens for a reason. and i think you’re suppose to be doing what you’re doing. you’re doing just fine.
i love you.
March 29th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
I think things will work out they way they are supposed to, sometimes everything can be overwhelming but you’ll get through it! I know you will have tons of opportunities, and maybe some time in Cambridge will let you have fun with a few different projects for a bit, and help you find where you want your focus to be!