Thought I would bang out a quick post today to let you know I am back in Chicagoland.  I loved the Savannah area but there was really nothing there for me once I was laid off.  Chicago is really my home anyway and it’s great to be back.  The drive across country was so much fun, especially with Sirius Satellite Radio.

Obviously with being laid off, things other than Media have been taking up my time.  Education is a big factor in determining what my next step is.  I am taking the LSAT in December and preparing for that by taking a Kaplan prep class that lasts through November.  I have already applied for a Masters program at Loyola Chicago and I am waiting to hear if I am accepted.

Really, I guess you could say i am throwing everything against the wall and seeing what sticks.  I have been in contact with WTMX and will be back on there soon doing weekends (probably after Thanksgiving) but I am done with pursuing radio outside of larger markets, it just isn’t worth it anymore.  Quite honestly, radio in general is sort of just a hobby for me now unless a serious offer comes along.

I am also meeting for lunch with some contacts I have been consistently networking with the past year or so including a job recruiter and an Edelman public relations contact in Chicago.

Today I filed for unemployment to hold me over but I am hopeful that I will be back on my feet in no time. I still love media and technology, just have to deal with some more pressing issues for the time being.  It’s cool, I have always loved a challenge and I am looking forward to overcoming this one.

Also today is the first day I volunteer at the Lazarus House!  After volunteering at The Old Savannah Mission I made a promise to myself to always try and get involved in giving back to whatever community I live in whatever way I can.  If nothing else, it builds some good karma and makes me feel great.