Dear James Cameron,

Guess what? I got a job! Finally, I know. Aren't you proud of me? I'm going to assume - extremely! Now I know that you were truly considering adding me to your creative team of geniuses and days away from offering me a great job, but before you do, let me warn you that my answer will unfortunately be "no can do." This is not because I don't love you or because I think I'm better than you because I absolutely do not. It is only because I was just hired last week by an amazing commercial editorial house on the Westside as a part time receptionist / assistant / "face of the company!" I am so ecstatic and completely dedicated to them! They are the only company that has taken a chance on me during this crappy recession, and I am utterly grateful. I've only been there for 5 days now, and I can honestly say that I positively love it. All of the people that work there are so nice and extremely talented. All of the clients are just as friendly as well! I couldn't ask for anything better. 

To top it off, I also accepted a non-paid internship a few days prior to getting hired at the editorial house because I was frustrated with not working. The internship just so happens to be 5 blocks away from this new job of mine which is extremely convenient and makes driving all the way out there in crazy traffic completely worth it now. It's a start-up website along the lines of Yelp, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. I write short witty descriptions of different restaurants, bars, stores, tourist attractions, etc that are located not only all over the States but around the world as well. And although they're not paying me anything but a small stipend after 15 hours a week for 15 weeks of work, it's fun and keeps me writing which is good.

And to make things even more exciting, I have been helping some good friends from LMU film their first feature length film since we graduated in 2008! I am the designated crafts service lady, make-up artist, and assistant to whatever needs to be done. I also have a small role in the film as well. So far the hours have been a long and hectic three full weekends of filming, but the cast is great and the crew is just as amazing. I am utterly exhausted but having the time of my life being on set and spending time with old and new friends who possess such great talents. 

Sounds pretty crazy, huh James? Plus, there is still my examiner.com gig which I am trying to keep up with as well. So basically I went from having no real job to suddenly having 3 jobs all at once:

UNEMPLOYED to OVEREMPLOYED = OVERWHELMING but BETTER THAN UNDERWHELMING

So besides the lack of sleep, early morning alarms, and hours of traffic, I am over the moon and so thankful for all I have been blessed with and for finally having work. Take care. Talk to you soon.

All the best, Rania

**Patience is the mother of all virtues. Don't give up! Always go after your dreams! Don't settle! Work hard! Be yourself! Be a good person! Maintain hope! And good things will come, in time!