Cassie Boorn

In case you have been wondering where I have been let me explain. School started last week.

*sigh*

Those days of guzzling coffee and working from home everyday are over. I am now wrapped in three layers of clothing walking running through campus.

In the past week I have had a gazillion ideas for blog posts. Seriously, SO many things happened and I thought I should write about that! But, guess what? I am tired. Most of my writing consists of emails, research papers, and business plans.

So, really quick like, here is a few things I wanted to write about this week.

-I made a list of things I wanted to accomplish this year. It is quite long and I am little scared to publish it.

-I had the opportunity to listen to 30 college freshman tell the class what the meaning of life was to them. Let me tell you, I am enlightened…and quite frankly a little scared for my future.

-I would never suggest anyone become a philosophy text book author. Word of advice. 90% of philosophy professors despise text books. You won’t make any money.

-I met with a lovely woman yesterday and I am applying to grad school. Just a masters program. JUST an extra two years…right?

-I will be at Blissdom next week. I am practice being less publicly akward…wish me luck.

-Oh, and if you didn’t notice I re-did my website!

Last note for today. Life is good. It is just busy.

In the past year I have learned more than I can begin to explain about building your career. I have met some amazing people and acquired some amazing mentors.

(and by acquire I mean Twitter stalking–leaving these poor people with no choice but  to address me)

Last week I had a lovely conversation about where I am headed in the future. She was a pleasure to speak to and gave me some great advice. One of the things that she suggested I do is get some experience in Traditional Media.

I have been stuck on this idea for the rest of the week. I had always planned on using my digital media background and simply building upon it. Is this to naive? Is it essential to have both traditional and digital experience? Is it better to choose an area or niche and carve a defined place for yourself?

I know that many people are working their way into digital media. I realize that the number of people working to get into the field will continue to grow. So maybe traditional media is the way to go?

I would love to hear your thoughts.