One Step Closer

Junior year is finally over. About 2 weeks since over (thank god). I'm still attempting to recover from my near-epic burnout, but this year more than any I've learned a lot.

It may sound cliche, but the most important lessons aren't taught in classrooms. With the organizations I've been a part of my introverted self has learned how to better be a part of a team, write proposals and grants, and network with people. I still struggle to effectively manage my time, but that's something that'll come eventually, right?

I've finally become comfortable with myself. I'm fully aware of what I like and dislike. I know the kinds of people that I want (and need) to surround myself with. Socializing is fun, but it's not everything. This year, more than any, I feel old. Not wrinkly and crochety old, but "I know things" old. And once again, I know myself.

Neuroscience majors often continue on at medical or graduate schools to get that second piece of paper. Don't get it twisted- holding an M.D. or P.h.D. sure is lucrative, but I'm not sure if I want to spend more paper for a piece of paper just to make paper in the future... seems a little counterintuitive. On a deeper tip, being able to use your knowledge and skill to better humankind is honorable, but only if you're committed. And as selfish as it may sound, I'm not so sure I'm committed, let alone interested, anymore.

I love science, I love biology, but I love music and the business more. The production, the deals, the shows, new talent... it's exciting! It shapes culture, it follows culture, it is a statement of what our culture is and where it is relative to others. I'm not into the fame. I don't want to be recognized by millions; I'm too private a person to ever want that. What I do want is for those in the industry to know that I'm a hard worker, that I can eye-spy emerging talent, that I can destroy deadlines with quality work.

And thankfully this summer I can do just that. I'll be interning with Okayplayer (http://www.okayplayer.com/) and doing some stuff with Cornerstone Promotions, which will be promoting for Reflection Eternal's comeback album. A fucking great opportunity, no?

Anyways, I'm moving to Williamsburg, Brooklyn in a few weeks. How many college kids can say they lived in the city that never sleeps doing what they really want to do, solo-dolo?

I am truly blessed. Wish me luck.