Got it! I feel like I have homework assignments again (which is not a bad thing!) I'll be working on this today and report back later in the day.

I will also try to take a picture of myself in the suit, although I sort of want to return it and just buy a plain all-black pant suit. ;) I'll need all of your advice in the matter!

Noooo Marianne, don't return it before you've shown it to us!-)

By the way, if you are still interested in doing research on event planning. Here are a few links:

http://blog.cvent.com/blog/event-planner/page/2

http://gingersstories.blogspot.com/

http://en.wordpress.com/tag/co.....t-planner/

http://eventplanning.about.com.....areers.htm

http://eventplanningjob.com/Be.....lanner.htm
has some links to professional organizations as well:
http://eventplanningjob.com/Ev.....cation.htm

http://www.fabjob.com/EventPlanner1.asp
(looks very elaborate and professionally done)

Thank you SO much, Inge! You're great. Reading through those website is going to go on my 7-day task plan as well.

That's the way to do it, Marianna!

Just wanted to check in and let you know that I created that 7-day task schedule for myself!

Today was really productive. I applied for more jobs and internships, and completed my goal of researching volunteer opportunities. I sent a few email inquiries as well. Tomorrow I will continue my research, and start researching classes.

I also helped my mom write a new resume for herself, which I found to be a great exercise for myself. I helped her apply for a few positions too and she actually got a call for an interview already, so I guess my resume writing skills aren't too shabby!

I got an email from one of the internships I applied for letting me know that they had filled the position already. That was a bit of a let down, but oh well.

I'm feeling a lot more productive already.

Terrific! You not only accomplished your goals, but exceeded your performance. Keep up the productive work!