First in a series of crises

In a sad attempt to procrastinate studying for finals and writing essays, I started to ponder what in God's name I am going to do with my life after I graduate in May. There are so many things I want to do, I don't even know where to begin. Yeah, so I will have a bachelor's degree with 3 titles on it, but what does that even mean? Do people actually hire anthropologists who specialize in Latin American cultural studies and speak enough Spanish to translate the menu at Panchitos? No? I didn't think so. Crap.

Right now it's looking like if I actually do get to go back to Chile I will end up working as a hostess at an American restaurant (no offense Ellen and Liz). Its so frustrating! I am a college graduate damnit, I deserve better. I have had this book on getting an international job from career services for 3 months now (its 2 months overdue) and I have read it at least 3 times. Here is a brief synopsis: If you think you are going to get a good job that actually pays a living salary in a foreign country, you are sadly mistaken you ignorant American.

So, I was thinking about maybe working for the national parks service, or taking the Foreign Service Exam next year sometime... I don't know. Damn damn damn.

And then there are the Nate Dern's of the world... what can't he do? Why can't he just not be good at something? Anything!? Its inhuman. Life gives everyone else lemons, but he makes it seem like life gives him a tall glass of already made freshly squeezed lemonade with a little pink umbrella in it... and we are stuck squeezing and deseeding, getting suqirted in the eye by projectile lemon juice. I have nothing against Nate though. I am proud to say I know him, he is a great guy and I wish him all the best. Sincerely, I do. Although I can't help thinking that he will be able to find an amazing job with his anthropology degree... from Harvard. Fuck.

PS- you can catch my friend Nate Dern on season 3 of Beauty and the Geek starting January 3rd. And Nate, if you ever stumble upon this blog, you have always been so nice to me and I really do think you are a great guy. Also... I always had a crush on you in high school.