Though not your stereotypical bookworm (or, come to think of it, your stereotypical whore!), I live vicariously through books. Though never having left the North American continent, in my head I have cracked the NSA code, been a concubine in China, a business-savvy woman during the Civil War, fallen in love with a not-so distant relative and survived the Holocaust, all at the ripe young age of 24.
Currently unemployed (rough year for the world of advertising) and trying to appreciate everything the wonderful city of Chicago offers on a minimum budget.
I am seeking, trying, and hoping to achieve my ultimate dream: to break in to the book publishing industry, somewhere, somehow.
I used to think I was computer savvy, until I started blogging! Can anyone let me know how to insert my "20 Something Blogger" badge into WordPress? Thanks!
So a few days ago thanks to one of my Twitter friends (I don't care if some of you think it's pathetic, it's become quite enjoyable!) I came across the New York Times article "Is This the Time to Chase a Career Dream?" by business coach Pamela Slim. She was surprisingly optimistic, saying "People from all walks of life are realizing that a time of economic turmoil offers a great opportunity to reinvent careers." So this fueled my hope, even though I don't think the worlds of advertising and… Continue
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