February 11, 2008

Last week was crazy, and I got to bed after 1:30 a.m. each morning because I was studying for tests in three of my four classes. It was exhausting, but now it’s over and I don’t have to worry about another round of tests for a while.

In the midst of all this studying, the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA, a student organization of which I am the president) had a resume and portfolio workshop for its members. This was a huge undertaking, and with everything going on with school and work, I knew I could not handle it by myself. Lucky for me, one of the officers was more than willing to take on the challenge of organizing the entire event.

I am the kind of person who likes to do things for herself. While this is a good quality, I am learning that it is sometimes better to ask others for a helping hand.

This subject always reminds me of a person I knew growing up. He was an extremely nice person and always said yes when people asked him to lead projects or help with events. Eventually, he was spread so thin that none of his endeavors were successful. They functioned, but none of them flourished because he wasn’t able to devote the time that each required.

I decided a long time ago that I didn’t want to live my life that way. I want to devote my time and effort in a way that enhances each opportunity I take on. So when I approached the PRSSA workshop, I was so thankful to have someone who was willing to not only help me out but also manage the entire event!

I wasn’t expecting all of that help, but I was extremely happy to receive it. The generosity of others always amazes me, and the older I get, the more I appreciate it.

Four PR professionals gave up their Tuesday evening to review the resumes and portfolios of our members. They had no obligation to do this, and after a long day of work, I’m sure they were eager to get home to their families, but instead, they came to help and to offer excellent advice.

I hope when I am in the field, I will have the same attitude toward students that people have shown me over the years. During the internships I’ve had, people have always been eager to offer help and advice whenever I’ve asked for it. This has been a wonderful blessing in my life, and I am so fortunate to have had all the support I’ve been given.

Although I sometimes have a hard time asking for it, it is a wonderful thing to receive help from others. I am so lucky to be surrounded by such helpful people!

	This is a picture of Marie Kadavy, the officer who planned the entire PRSSA workshop, working away. She did a wonderful job!
	This is Bonnie Cain, a wonderful PR professional, helping one of our members with his resume.
	For Kyle’s birthday on Saturday, we went to Kyoto’s with two of his friends from Ponca City. We had a great time.
	If you’ve never been to Kyoto’s, you don’t know what you’re missing. It is a Stillwater treasure. Not only is the food delicious, but it’s so much fun watching the chefs cook in front of you!