Help Me Reach My Goal!

Please support me as I take an amazing journey in the fight to end breast cancer! The Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk is a 60-mile walk over the course of three days and the proceeds from the 3-Day Walk are invested in breast cancer research and community programs.

To donate check out my personal page and to learn more about the walk or join check out the Susan G. Komen website.

What's Your Generation?

The WHO said it best, 

"People try to put us d-down (Talkin' 'bout my generation) 
Just because we get around (Talkin' 'bout my generation) 
Things they do look awful c-c-cold (Talkin' 'bout my generation) 
I hope I die before I get old (Talkin' 'bout my generation) 

This is my generation 
This is my generation, baby 

Why don't you all f-fade away (Talkin' 'bout my generation) 
And don't try to dig what we all s-s-say (Talkin' 'bout my generation) 
I'm not trying to cause a big s-s-sensation (Talkin' 'bout my generation) 
I'm just talkin' 'bout my g-g-g-generation (Talkin' 'bout my generation) 

This is my generation 
This is my generation, baby 

Why don't you all f-fade away (Talkin' 'bout my generation) 
And don't try to d-dig what we all s-s-say (Talkin' 'bout my generation) 
I'm not trying to cause a b-big s-s-sensation (Talkin' 'bout my generation) 
I'm just talkin' 'bout my g-g-generation (Talkin' 'bout my generation) 

This is my generation 
This is my generation, baby 

People try to put us d-down (Talkin' 'bout my generation) 
Just because we g-g-get around (Talkin' 'bout my generation) 
Things they do look awful c-c-cold (Talkin' 'bout my generation) 
Yeah, I hope I die before I get old (Talkin' 'bout my generation) 

This is my generation 
This is my generation, baby"

I'm from Gen Y...what generation are you from?  Check out Stage of Life's newest addition... Generation pages.  Whether you are from the Greatest Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, or Generation Z, we have tons of fun facts about movies, music, television shows, and historical events for you to check out.

Interns for hire!

 WANTED: INTERNS...

Stage of Life is currently searching for PR / Marketing / Creative Writing Interns. See description

PR / Marketing / Creative Writing Intern
Job Description	StageofLife.com is a York-based start-up company that has been featured on Forbes.com, FoxBusiness.com, CNBC.com and other media outlets. We are excited to work with college interns to give them exposure to projects that will show measurable growth and development of our consumer-facing website and our corporate business clients. The various components Stage of Life interns will be assigned are robust and meaningful tasks relating to... --Public relations (the firm has an account with PR Newswire which interns will get to experience) --Strategic partnerships --Guerrilla and viral marketing --Data and analytics tracking --Education curriculum development for our blogging lesson plans --Social networking strategies --Search engine optimization --Proof checking and editing --Blogger and writer outreach --Social media experiments/Facebook Fan Page management --Content generation and editorial/writing features for StageofLife.com. --Email marketing --and more. Stage of Life also services corporate clients in a consulting capacity so interns will have access to working directly with the CEO on existing clients ranging from a NYSE-traded bank, a national non-profit, a national airline account, and other leads in the business development pipeline. The position reports directly to the CEO/Founder of the company. Projects will be intensive and hands-on, and in many cases...very creative. Interns should possess... --independent thinking --the desire to learn --ability to brainstorm/make proactive suggestions based on projects assigned --ability to take constructive criticism as part of the position's learning experience. --the desire to make a real difference with a start-up company. We expect you'll learn more than you ever realized about launching a website/company and we know you'll have fun doing it. The work environment is relaxed and non-traditional as it takes place in the remodeled attic office loft of a 1905 brick home complete with sky lights and a work space specifically set up for interns. Please note - the office does has a dog (a Pug) and a cat. Hours are flexible as long as a schedule is determined between intern and the CEO and it is maintained. Lunch will be provided if you are working at the Stage of Life office between 11am-1pm. Positions are unpaid; however, CEO/Founder will work with intern on any paperwork needed to apply for course credit for the position. On this note - work duties and experience will far exceed levels of responsibilities that may occur at traditional advertising, marketing or PR agencies (the CEO/Founder having worked in said environments for over 14 years before launching his own company). If you're looking for an exciting, hands-on, and completely creative internship with a start-up company (check out the "About" page on www.stageoflife.com), then we look forward to hearing from you. --Eric Thiegs, CEO Stage of Life LLC
Salary	Experience/Internship Credits
Type of Job	Internship
Job Location	Dallastown, Pennsylvania
Posting Date	01/24/2012
Expiration Date	12/31/2012
Job Requirements
Degrees Wanted	None Required
Majors Wanted	English; Entrepreneurship; History; Management; Marketing; Mass Communication; Music Industry/Recording Technology; Political Science; Professional Writing; Psychology; Public Relations; Secondary Education - English; Self Designed; Sociology; Speech Communication; Theatre
Job Targets Wanted	Any Job Target
Special Skills Wanted
Minimum GPA	2.50
Other Job Requirements	It is preferred that the intern has a personal laptop computer with wireless connectivity to bring and use for the position.
Company Information
Company Name	Stage of Life LLC
Employer Web Site	http://www.stageoflife.com
Company Description	StageofLife.com is a York-based start-up company that has been featured on TIME.com, Forbes.com, FoxBusiness.com, CNBC.com, SocialTimes.com and more. At it's core mission, Stage of Life™ is building an online community for the generations of today's teens, Gen Y, Gen X, and Baby Boomers to share a story, ask for advice, and find resources for every stage of life between high school and retirement...and all the major milestones in between...all under one roof. Stage of Life also works with corporate clients via is B2B consulting services. Interns will have an opportunity to work on client accounts ranging from a NYSE-traded bank, a national non-profit, a major airline, etc. College interns will be assigned robust and meaningful tasks relating to both the B2C (Business to Consumer) and B2B (Business to Business). The intern positions and projects will be intensive, hands-on, and creative.
Equal Opportunity Employer	Yes
Contact Information
Contact	Name:  Eric Thiegs Email:  eric@stageoflife.com

2012...

As of Tuesday, we have welcomed our newest addition to the Stage of Life team, Katie.  Our office is constantly growing, as we also have a new intern starting the 27th, not to mention Luke (our old intern) is still with us.  It's such a great feeling to be part of something growing so rapidly. In June, when I was first hired full-time, I had no idea that by 2012 we would be making these huge changes.  2012 has so much in store for Stage of Life, it's so exciting! 

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It's Monday...Already?

Can you believe it's Monday morning already.  As an "adult" in the "real world", I am astonished at just how fast the weekends go.  This weekend, I felt like I barely had time to catch my breath.

As you have probably read in my previous post, my Grandma's viewing and funeral were this weekend.  Those events were so emotionally draining, I don't think I can even begin to describe it. I will have to say however, that things went much smoother than I thought and I was really proud of all my family, especially my mom (whose heart is truly broken with my Grandma's passing).

Thankfully, I had the support of my nearest and dearest.  From my roommate from college (and her boyfriend), to my best friend since kindergarten, to my twin bestie, to the new amazing guy in my life, to my siblings; I was surrounded by love.

There were so many people at the funeral that the two rooms in the funeral home were filled and they had chairs set in the lobby for people as well. The funeral procession to the cemetery spanned miles, and held traffic up for a good fifteen minutes. My grandma had 15 children (2 died as infants, and 3 died as adults, leaving 10 surviving children), 40 grandchildren 76 great grandchildren, and 20+ great great grandchildren. She was truly an amazing woman.

The emotions that took over during the funeral service were so intense.  My brothers cried, and I mean they cried hard.  My father cried so hard he could barely speak.  My heart broke.

I was asked to be a pallbearer for the funeral and I accepted.  I was very nervous, as I am a week 120 pound female.  However, I had the emotional support of my family behind me, as well as the physical support of my brothers and other family members.  Despite my nerves, everything turned out fine and I can say I am proud to have been able to do that.

At the cemetery it was such a site to see everyone walking down the sloped of tombstones.  I've never seen that many people in a cemetery.  I did manage to take a few photos with my phone to give to my mom.  Once we left the cemetery, we went to our church for the traditional potluck family social.  It was packed!  I couldn't believe the amount of food and people we crammed into a small church basement.  It was estimated that 144 people were at the church alone, I can't image how many it would total with the viewing, funeral, and cemetery added.

My Grandma was a spectacular person.  She raised a crop of children and grandchildren, she could cook a meal to feed an army, she would hug you tight and always tell you she loved you.  She never had her driver's license and barely left home.  She was a spelling bee winner and loved to play cards and Scrabble.

I am blessed to have had her in my 22 years of live.  I am honestly going to be lost without her in my remaining years.

New Year, New Outlook

Oh hey 2012,

You are off to a rocky start...

In the last few months of 2011 I had been working through  heart break, financial struggles, family struggles and a rebirth of myself.

With that being said, I had high hopes for 2012; new roommate, new car, new relationship, and lots of other newness.  I was excited! 

• January 1, 2012-  Pumped!  Spent the weekend in our mountain house with family celebrating the New Year!

• January 2, 2012-  Not too shabby.  Took the secenic route home and just enjoyed the company of a new friend.

• January 3, 2012- Trouble strikes-  My first day back at work (hard enough), I get word that my Grandma has passed away.  I left work, a hot mess, and went straight to my parents house.  I spent the day with them and other family members.

• January 4, 2012-  Back to normal (I guess)-  I get to work 15 minutes late, because even though it's 2012, there is the same traffic and morning hang ups at 2011. I worked all day in a somber mood, and felt like I was in a daze all day.

• January 5, 2012- Today- It's Thursday, which is one step closer to the weekend.  However this Friday night is my Grandma's viewing and Saturday is her funeral.  Not really my idea a great weekend plans. There are a million and one things to get done at work and I feel like I can't catch up.  From being out sick for a few days, the holidays, working from home between Christmas and New Years and now a death in the family, I feel lost in all the emails, project sheets, and meetings.

• January 6, 2012- Tomorrow- I expect tomorrow to be like any other working Friday.  It will take forever, but I will get a lot accomplished (like always).  I get done at 4, and I have to at the viewing by 6.

• January 7, 2012- Funeral-  I. Am. Heartbroken  :(

So in light of the my first week of 2012, I'm not as excited.  I'm not that fun, light-hearted, hippie, blooming adult that I want to be.  I feel sad, cold, and lost. 

So 2012, let's get it together.  It's not all bad. Remember all those new things I have to look forward to?  I say we get a fresh start next week, and I can get back to feeling myself.

 If you are feeling like me and have had a not-so-hot, first week in 2012, try to make a fresh start next week.  Here is a goal setting worksheet to help you out.  You will catch me filling mine out tonight :)