About to kill this blog

Yeah, I said it. Time to kill the blog. Not annihilate it, just do a major remix.
Get ready for bigger, better things.
Go ahead, VoteAudrey. I never win anyway.
(hmm...that may be too self-deprecating a slogan...I'll tweak that too.)

Closed door, open fire escape?

Well, I'm not in the Top 20 for the STA World Intern competition. Did I think I'd make it that far? Actually, yes. The difference in this challenge (versus the Great Barrier Reef) is that a fairly extensive application accompanied the video. It included your resume (CV), writing samples, social media networks, personal statements, et cetera. It wasn't just about the video, although I thought I came across as quite creative. Some contacted me and stated it didn't say enough about my travels or whatnot, but trust me, they got allllllllll that information in the full application.  It was tantalizing, I tell you.

Moving on:

Will I continue this blog? Absolutely! Do I have immediate plans? My immediate plans change daily (hence "immediate"). Right now main goal is to sell house in Atlanta and secure a lucrative (read: at least minimum wage) full-time job. Do I regret entering this competition and/or the Great Barrier Reef Best Job gig? No! The behind the scenes stuff is way cooler than the medley on YouTube. Little communities have sprouted and that's where the connections/benefits lie. Until my next act, (to quote popular World War II-era British poster), "Keep Calm and Carry On."

VoteAudrey STA World Travel Intern 2009

I found out about this A M A Z I N G opportunity at the last minute, but you know me, I couldn't resist! 10 countries, 2 months? I'm there! Send me packing by rating, commenting and sharing this YouTube link.

And now for my next campaign:

As I alluded to in an earlier post, I've got a new plan for this summer, as Queensland is out. (or rather, I'm out of the competition)

But perhaps I could still go to Australia, and maybe even 9 other countries.

I'm long been a fan of STA Travel (since my study abroad days in London), but haven't thought about them much since college. Well, that's unfortunate because they offer discount travel options for students AND young adults up to age 26 (that's me!). And they've opened up their 3rd annual travel internship to nonstudents (that's me!).

I found out about the opportunity just over a week ago, and have been scrambling to develop a video. Just 6 days left, so I'll be working hard to finish in time. Stay tuned . . .