Rebecca Pena | Another Summer Gone

Becky Pena
September 6, 2010

The past few weeks have been super busy, wouldn’t you say? For me, it feels like months have passed. For example, I can’t remember what I did last week. Not a very good trait to have, but you know what they say, time does fly…. I started marking time by big events or random oddities throughout the day. Do any of you have this problem? For some, this method of remembering works best; but, for someone like me it is definitely a trend that needs to be fixed. HAHA School specifically requires me to have an organized mind; not a spacey one, which happens often when my calendar is blank.

To put it bluntly, August was super exciting for me! I have many great memories and news to tell you!

In the beginning of the month my sister celebrated her 15th birthday. In the Mexican culture, we plan huge parties called Quinceaneras. It’s basically a party that symbolizes my sister growing up into a woman and leaving her childhood behind, kind of like one of those Sweet Sixteen parties you see on MTV. Well the planning was hectic, expensive, and very last minute. As you can expect, our tempers were awful and many tears were shed. But, in the end, all the last minute planning was worth it. The party was a big success, my sister had fun, and we had, surprisingly, no problems. Overall, I’ve decided to never plan a party like that ever again. LOL I’m going to pay an event planner to do my wedding, whenever that pops up…

Ironically, the weekend after, I was in a wedding as my best friend’s Maid of Honor. I was ecstatic to have been picked for this title and worked my hinny off to make sure my friend had the wedding of her dreams! This party, unlike my sister’s, had many set-backs and last minute issues; but, we prevailed and conquered! The wedding was fun, the party even better and I got to meet people who lived all over the United States. Many asked me to visit!

Towards the end of the month, it was time to get ready for school!

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Back-to-school supply shopping is a BIG weakness of mine. I had so much fun during tax-free weekend buying folders, dividers, notebooks, pens, and found this new zip-lock folder thing. It’s definitely this year’s new item. It helps keep your papers safe in the rain and it’s enclosed so nothing ever falls out! Genius! The first day of school was actually pretty tame for my standards. I used to be an RA (Resident Assistant) in the dorms, so the concept of free time is foreign. I’m still trying to get used to only having classes and meetings up on campus now, before driving back home. Now, there’s no reason to stay in Denton. My smile is definitely wider.

Now, for the really big news…

If you didn’t already know, this past summer I worked with Fresh Fiction as their first “Intern.” Funnily enough, Sara and Gwen waited until my last day as their intern to tell me that I did a really great job; I thought I would be leaving them forever, and before I could cry, they offered me a position to stay with the company! YAY!

I am now Fresh Fiction’s official “Assistant” and I’m here to stay! Well…for as long as I can. LOL

I hope everyone else had a great August just as I did! Have a happy Sunday!

Don’t forget to rest tomorrow, it is Labor Day for a reason…

Becky : )
Fresh Fiction Assistant

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Comments

23 comments posted.

Re: Rebecca Pena | Another Summer Gone

Congrats on your new job! I'm sure it's much better than being a RA - no drunken students for one thing.
(S Tieh 3:42am September 5, 2010)

Congrats on your new job! I'm sure it's much better than being a RA - no drunken students for one thing. :)
(S Tieh 3:42am September 5, 2010)

I am horrible with dates. When
I attended Michigan State back
in the 1980's I pursued two
separate degrees concurrently
and worked part time as well.
Without a PDA, just LOTS of
notes in my daily calendar.
I was nuts.
(Diana Troldahl 3:54am September 5, 2010)

It's wonderful that you are staying on at Fresh Fiction. August was a crazy month for us too with getting my son ready for going away to college. It's an exciting time and I hope you are enjoying it too.
(Maureen Emmons 1:28pm September 5, 2010)

Congrats that is wonderful news!!! :) Looking forward to Fall...
(Colleen Conklin 1:39pm September 5, 2010)

Even though it was busy for you sounds like you had it well under control! I really appreciate you blogging for me today.

I think I need a personal assistant so that I don't forget things like Dr. Appts, and even more importantly book signings!

You do a great job!

Sandi
(Sandi Shilhanek 2:21pm September 5, 2010)

wow, how exciting for you:)
(Barbara Studer 3:33pm September 5, 2010)

WOW wht fun for you and Congrat's.
I'm always when summer ends and the kids go back to school
I just love having them home all summer and miss them when school starts.
(Vickie Hightower 4:01pm September 5, 2010)

Welcome aboard!
(Heidi Gleason 4:13pm September 5, 2010)

Congratulations. This seems like the shortest season. It feels as though summer just started.
(Leni Kaye 4:49pm September 5, 2010)

Good for you! Now isn't this a great way to end internship by becoming a regular?
(Diane Sadler 4:59pm September 5, 2010)

This sounds like a busy time for you. Congrats on the job.
(Mary Preston 5:46pm September 5, 2010)

Congrats on the new job! Not
surprised, you were a great intern.
(Maria Munoz 6:34pm September 5, 2010)

Hola and congrats on the new job!

Your comments about time are so true! My mother used to say that when you are young, you say, "When is it going to be friday?" and when you are older, you say, "What - is it Friday already?"

You will be a star in teh new job, so enjoy and sparkle in it!
(Audrey Lawrence 6:51pm September 5, 2010)

Congrats! I actually love when summer ends- being a Texan it means less 100 degree days and the time of the year where you can enjoy the things that are going on.
(Sara Edmonds 9:50pm September 5, 2010)

Congratulations on your new position!! You're a bright ray of sunshine for the company, and it's refreshing to read your blogs!! I'm not taking anything away from the authors, but you definately put a different slant on things when you write!! I'm sure that school will take up a lot of your time, but it's still enjoyable to read about what's going on in your life. Good luck with your studies as well!! By the way, I think stress affects the memory somewhat.
(Peggy Roberson 9:54pm September 5, 2010)

Congratulations! I like to the end of August as it means I'll be able to breathe again, as soon as first frost comes. I always get sick with asthma in August and have problems kicking it until the first frost! It's that Michigan weather.
(Brenda Rupp 10:32pm September 5, 2010)

Congratulations on your job. Enjoy
school. My daughter was an RA also
and it can certainly take up time you
need for study. I hope school and
work mesh well for you. It is great you
have a job already. The best part, is it
is something you enjoy.
(Patricia Barraclough 12:51pm September 6, 2010)

Congratulations on being selected as Fresh Fiction’s official “Assistant”. Enjoy your new exciting position.
(Barbara Ryan 12:12pm September 6, 2010)

You learn lots in the field with internships. Plus it counts as experience offering a normal days' preparation and planning, meeting new and unexpected challenges and making progress on projects and unspoken rewards. Teamwork is involved in creatively blending together a mix of support to reach a goal. Congratulations on making the grade and hope you get to know every nuance of this assistant position.
(Alyson Widen 3:21pm September 6, 2010)

Congrats on the upgrade! Hope it's all you expected. Thanks.
(DeeAnn Szymanski 8:05am September 7, 2010)

YAY! Thanks for all the best wishes!! I'm super excited with this position! :)
(Becky Pena 4:17pm September 7, 2010)

Congrats on the dream job. Hope
to hear from you often.
(Lisa Richards 9:06pm September 8, 2010)

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