How To Be Kickass At Your Summer Internship

This past summer I was fortunate enough to intern at a wonderful non-profit organization that fostered my energy and creativity and helped me use it in the best of ways. I’ve gained many new experiences and insights and it’s only fair that I share it all with you.

1. Ask Questions
   Be annoying. Be as annoying as you need to be but make sure you get the job done right. You’re going to be an even bigger pain in the ass if you don’t ask about something you’re unsure about and it causes a greater problem. So just ask. Use the forms of communication that are available in the office and pester away.
2. But also make sure to ask questions unrelated to work. Be curious. Ask about their personal lives. Ask about the previous jobs that your co workers held. Ask about favorite movies, T.V. shows, music. This helped me make relationships that were more than just professional. For example another intern and I bonded over Sense8. If you haven’t seen it already you need to stop reading right now, watch that, then come back 🙂 The show was a segway into something that was even greater and I’m honestly glad I got the chance to connect with her. At the end of the day you’re a human, they’re a human… so BE human.
3. Be Observant
   Really pay attention to the tasks being assigned to you. How do you feel about them? If you hated it, which parts did you hate? Why did you hate it? It’s important that instead of blindly getting jobs done, you use each project as an opportunity to find out something about yourself.
4. Be Honest
   Don’t lie to yourself. Admit your likes and dislikes for things. Don’t just agree with the group if you actually disagree. Voice your opinions when appropriate and be genuine. You’re there for a reason. No one wants you there just so you can file papers (I mean maybe they do but if that’s the case you probably don’t belong there anyway). You are brilliant and no one thinks in exactly the same way as you do. So speak your mind and give your input.
5. Ease Up
   Don’t be so hard on yourself. You WILL make mistakes. That’s okay. Some mistakes need to happen in order for lessons to be learned. Take it for what it is and move on.

You are going to be kickass one day. I’m going to be kickass one day. In order for us to get there we have to be open and receptive and think quickly on our feet. These four insights were just a few of many. I expect to gain many more as I move on to bigger and better things and you should too!

Hashtag Love Wins

Hello Monday! Sadly the weekend has ended, but a positive historic weekend it was. Well if you’ve either had your heads in the cloud or been living under a rock these past few days, on Friday June 26th the Supreme Court ruled equal marriage rights in all fifty states. And it’s about time. There were celebrations across America and right here in NYC, celebrations at the Pride parade felt especially epic. #LoveWins and #LoveisLove swept the nation as everyone commenced in overjoy and support (well even if it wasn’t everyone, it should have been) Unfortunately I was working this weekend to show my support at the parade, but I took to snapchat and Instagram to get my updates. Many across the country have been showing a whole lotta love and I couldn’t be happier for our nation.

Now we may have a lot more progress to make but this weekend was just one more step forward in the right direction and proof that love and the primitive right to equality will always win. We get to celebrate and remind one another of love, tolerance and individuality. Ensuring that everyone in every way, shape, and form has the right to be their true selves. Throughout the weekend across Instagram people have posted their photos to show their pride and support whether gay, straight, bisexual, transgender, or gender fluid.

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So let the love commemorate and follow you through the week. This has been an important weekend and ruling; a day that our kids will read about in history class, a day that so many have been waiting for, a day that restores faith in humanity. Start your week off right, with our positive vibes fresh from the weekend, happiness in the air and The Euphoric Vibes feed right on your phone.

– Danielle Sheehan

Check out some awesome photos I found to recap the weekend!

The many that gathered from all over to march in the Pride Parade this weekend. #NYC #Broadway #Pride

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Adrienne C. Moore and Jackie Cruz from #oitnb showed some love at the parade. #cuties

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And of course the rest of the squad, Yael Stone and Lea DeLaria accompanied them. #oitnbcast #nyc

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And the cutie Darren Criss from #Glee showed his support in NYC.

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Ariana Grande was also showing love in NYC this weekend, performing over at #thePier by the Hudson, singing Whitney Houston’s “I’m Every Woman” . Check out her performance here.  

Ten Reason NOT Wearing Makeup Feels so Good!

Not wearing makeup not only feels good, but looks good too, because what’s better than being yourself? Nothing, you’re exactly right.

1.  When you wake up late/in a rush and there’s absolutely no time to put in that makeup werk. So you’re able to brisk out of the house on time and AU NAT-UR-REL.

2.  But that’s okay because with this summer humidity no need to worry about your makeup melting away.

3. Which means no need to worry about reapplying. You’re good girl.

4.  And this isn’t a frequent worry throughout the day. (I still haven’t found the right eyeliner.sigh)

5.  Plus this Beyonce line is still relevant.

 Side Note: Demi Lovato does #NMM (no makeup monday) every week! #yougogurlllll

6. Which means you have every right to be like..

7. And when someone compliments you, you’re just like….

8. And rubbing your eyes never felt better.

9. And uploading those selfies never felt more honest.

10. At the end of the day you’re just being your unapologetic beautiful, natural self!

– Danielle Sheehan