Two amazing things happened in the past two weeks! I was surprised and humbled to win the Sheppard Award for distinguished nonacademic service to Darden (!!!). And then my Summer Employer offered me a full-time job (!!!!).
How both of these things happened, I don’t know. I’m more grateful than I can say, as I’m not usually a winner of anything really, much less awards and jobs. I do know that after I figured out I’d never be even close to the smartest kid in any room here (which took about 2.5 minutes), I decided to try really hard outside the classroom. Even so, there are incredible people here and I can name at least a dozen of my classmates who work tremendously hard to make Darden a better place and deserve this award instead of me.
I had lunch with a friend who congratulated me and reminded me about last year at this time. Oh yeah… then I was scared, overwhelmed, sleep-deprived and questioning why I was even at Darden. I didn’t believe I could make it through the curriculum and sure didn’t believe I’d get a summer internship, much less a full-time gig. What a difference a year makes, she said, only half-teasing. And thank goodness, she’s right!
missmba said:
You earned it, darling. Every bit of it. Enjoy!
Mechanigal said:
Congratulations Sierra! I am so very happy to hear this! *big hug*
tbortz said:
YAYY!! Congrats, you deserve it : )
loving my time in Merrimack right now (i’m in utilities! can you believe that??) – but have to admit that it does feel very weird to not be in “back-to-school” mode as well, haha so enoy it!!
ps. read your new school year resolutions from another post – I definitely have the “must dance for at least 5 minutes” everyday rule. instant mood improvement. works like a charm!
Elvis said:
Congratulations! I am not surprised one bit by either of your accomplishments! Well deserved! Cheers! -e
jenn` said:
Dear Miss Fab,
Don’t forget WHY you are fabulous! You deserve every bit that comes your way!