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krwlz · 08-06-2006, 05:20 PM

Just a little post to commemorate my nearing the 5 day mark for my Internship in KC (which many of you advised me to take about 4 months ago).

On a whole, and against some of my expectations, I had a pretty good time, and (being from NY) it was the furthest away from home I've ever been.

I certainly learned a few things about myself (one in particular is that I do indeed hate cities). And the expirience has been one I will never forget. I think that it will prepare me well for a date less than a year from now when I will be graduating engineering school, and finding a real job. It has certainly broken some of my ties to an insistance on staying around home, which is good, because it will make me more employable.

On the other hand, it has made me realize what beautiful country I was surrounded with my entire life, and never had the eye to recognize as being uniquely beautiful in the US.

So... Five more days, and I get to turn my back on KC... Everything I cant spare for the next five days is packed, and here's to a job well done!!

(I got surperb reviews on my work evaluation for the summer). I should be expecting a job offer upon grad. (which I may or may not take) but there it is.

Done... And it feels good.

Grancey · 08-06-2006, 05:32 PM

Congratulations, krwlz. You sound well-prepared for your future.

genuinegirly · 08-06-2006, 06:03 PM

Congrats! It's good to hear that the internship has gone well! And that you've experienced a fresh look on the world.

snowy · 08-06-2006, 08:57 PM

I'm really glad that you did end up taking our advice and doing the internship. It sounds like you've had a really valuable experience this summer, one that will hopefully help you for years to come in many different ways.

Sometimes all it takes is getting away from home to see how great home is, but to know we could leave it if needed is also exceptionally valuable.

Willravel · 08-06-2006, 09:12 PM

I hope your good experience continues!!!

Brewmaniac · 08-07-2006, 03:50 AM

Hear, hear and chears to you! Another page turned in your book of life. See you can leave home, it's always there waiting there for you. Now your ready for your next big challenge. Good luck!

warrrreagl · 08-07-2006, 04:54 AM

WTG!!!!!!!

shoegirl · 08-07-2006, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by onesnowyowl

Sometimes all it takes is getting away from home to see how great home is, but to know we could leave it if needed is also exceptionally valuable.

I couldn't have said it better myself. Congrats krwlz!

Toaster126 · 08-07-2006, 07:19 AM

Make sure to try BBQ from several sources before you leave.

krwlz · 08-07-2006, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Toaster126

Make sure to try BBQ from several sources before you leave.

Well thank you all for the congrats, and don't you worry, I surely did!

If you ever have been, or will be in KC... Jack Stacks is my recomendation on BBQ.

That, and the Herferd House for steaks. Both a little pricey, but at both, the company was picking up the tab so... Prime Rib, and KC strip, Excellent!

keyshawn · 08-07-2006, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by onesnowyowl

Sometimes all it takes is getting away from home to see how great home is, but to know we could leave it if needed is also exceptionally valuable.

It's true. I didn't realize what cleveland really has [a lot more than I and many others think) until I went away for college. It's encouraged me to get out a lot more around town and look through things in town with a fresher set of eyes.

Glad you had a great experience at your internship.

catcha back on the flipside,
will.

krwlz · 08-07-2006, 03:57 PM

Well college is much the same as home for me. Rural NY. As mentioned, my biggest discovery this summer was that I detest living in a city. I always figured that while I wouldn't prefer it, I could deal with it... Now, if there is every any possibility within my means to avoid whatever city I may be working in.... I will take it in a heart beat. 45 minutes is a small price to pay for comfort.

08-06-2006, 05:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
krwlz Fledgling Dead Head Location: Clarkson U.	5 days... Just a little post to commemorate my nearing the 5 day mark for my Internship in KC (which many of you advised me to take about 4 months ago). On a whole, and against some of my expectations, I had a pretty good time, and (being from NY) it was the furthest away from home I've ever been. I certainly learned a few things about myself (one in particular is that I do indeed hate cities). And the expirience has been one I will never forget. I think that it will prepare me well for a date less than a year from now when I will be graduating engineering school, and finding a real job. It has certainly broken some of my ties to an insistance on staying around home, which is good, because it will make me more employable. On the other hand, it has made me realize what beautiful country I was surrounded with my entire life, and never had the eye to recognize as being uniquely beautiful in the US. So... Five more days, and I get to turn my back on KC... Everything I cant spare for the next five days is packed, and here's to a job well done!! (I got surperb reviews on my work evaluation for the summer). I should be expecting a job offer upon grad. (which I may or may not take) but there it is. Done... And it feels good.

08-06-2006, 05:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Grancey Life's short, gotta hurry... Location: land of pit vipers	Congratulations, krwlz. You sound well-prepared for your future. __________________ Quiet, mild-mannered souls might just turn out to be roaring lions of two-fisted cool.

08-06-2006, 06:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	Congrats! It's good to hear that the internship has gone well! And that you've experienced a fresh look on the world. __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy

08-06-2006, 08:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	I'm really glad that you did end up taking our advice and doing the internship. It sounds like you've had a really valuable experience this summer, one that will hopefully help you for years to come in many different ways. Sometimes all it takes is getting away from home to see how great home is, but to know we could leave it if needed is also exceptionally valuable. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

08-07-2006, 03:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Brewmaniac Searching for the perfect brew!	Hear, hear and chears to you! Another page turned in your book of life. See you can leave home, it's always there waiting there for you. Now your ready for your next big challenge. Good luck! __________________ "That's a joke... I say, that's a joke, son"

08-06-2006, 09:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	I hope your good experience continues!!!

08-07-2006, 04:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
warrrreagl pinche vato Location: backwater, Third World, land of cotton	WTG!!!!!!! __________________ Living is easy with eyes closed.

08-07-2006, 07:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Toaster126 Extreme moderation Location: Kansas City, yo.	Make sure to try BBQ from several sources before you leave. __________________ "The question isn't who is going to let me, it's who is going to stop me." (Ayn Rand) "The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers." (M. Scott Peck)

08-07-2006, 03:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
krwlz Fledgling Dead Head Location: Clarkson U.	Well college is much the same as home for me. Rural NY. As mentioned, my biggest discovery this summer was that I detest living in a city. I always figured that while I wouldn't prefer it, I could deal with it... Now, if there is every any possibility within my means to avoid whatever city I may be working in.... I will take it in a heart beat. 45 minutes is a small price to pay for comfort.