Job interview?!?!? In SCOTLAND?!?!?

Last week, while touring near Edinburgh castle I came across a little bus that said, "Carnival Chaos" on the side with a brief description of the company. Turns out Carnival Chaos is an event production company very similar to Total Event Resources (www.total-event.com), the company I interned with this past summer.

Out of curiosity, I Googled "Carnival Chaos" (www.carnivalchaos.com) and was awestruck at what awesome events they are involved with. After tailoring my resume (aka "CV" in Scotland), I sent an enquiry e-mail about offering my services as a student learner and expanding my horizons in the global event planning industry.

By the way, I did this ALL BY MYSELF. And by that, I mean that although I asked one of my flatmates for help writing one sentence, I did not ask my mother or father to look over my resume or edit my introductory e-mail.

It kind of makes me feel all "adult"-like. At 22 years old. Some may think it's about time - I just believe I like a variety of opinions. Take it how you will.

Great part:

After sending my e-mail and resume on Wednesday and having one or two (...) drinks on Wednesday night, I'm woken up at 9:30 a.m. Thursday morning by a phone call from a number I didn't recognize. Instead of answering it drooling and unprepared, I called the number back to find that Carnival Chaos wants to schedule an interview with me for next week.

I think I said, "Thank you very much! I'm so excited to meet you!" approximately 193 times, but can you blame me?!

I have an interview. In Edinburgh. At an event-planning company. Like a BIG TIME event planning company. After being here for under two weeks.

I don't know yet in what capacity I'll be able to learn. I just am so honored for the opportunity to learn more about my field in a completely foreign country.

Best part:

THIS MEANS I MIGHT GET TO STAY IN MY WINE TASTING CLASS BECAUSE I'LL BE DOING REAL LIFE THINGS IN MY FIELD!!!! :-)

I.love.Edinburgh.