to intern or not to intern

Lately, I've been bothered by the nagging thoughts of whether or not to intern, and where, and when.

This seems to be a fine idea. I would find myself in touch with some sort of place that would look good on my resume. I could do something with this degree I'm so close to obtaining. I could network with other people in a field I'm interested in making money from.

So what's the holdup?

I wonder, is it too late to become an intern somewhere...? Is it really unpaid? Can't I just send my work out and get resume worthy credits that way? Do I really want to hang out at the New City offices and feel lame and old? Is it better at The Reader? Shouldn't I be able to enjoy my summer?

It's probably not too late to walk in or call New City or The Reader and say howdy, I want to intern for writing credits. It probably is unpaid. Sending out my work, cough cough, will take longer than being an intern for two months. I really don't want to hang out with anyone from New City. I've met some of them. They have names like January and Cody. I am lame and old, but I don't have to face too many reminders of it on a regular basis. No one quizzes me about music, movies, or current celebrity escapades. My life does not need the addition of uber cool twenty somethings. I have no idea what it's like at The Reader. I probably still will enjoy my summer...

I think the true holdup is taking the first step, making the call, walking in the door. After that, it'll be as simple as doing the work.

Well, maybe not that simple. Having the confidence to write snazzy quips, copy, captions, and not second guessing myself will have to be there too...

Part of me knows this is the track to enter to do what I want to do. I just also know this is going to take a lot out of me, it's going to test me a lot, and even though I know when I put my mind into doing something, it usually works out...I also know I can make my life miserable with one misinterpretation.

The reason I'm telling you all this is so that you can hold me to this promise: I will check out both New City and The Reader by next Friday. And if you have any other ideas of places for me to intern for writing credits or resume worthy places, lay 'em on me.

thanks, stine