Introduction

My name, while not as important as my story, is Christopher Schmidt.  I recently graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and until two days ago, was planning to go to China as a part of (Foundation’s name withheld)’s Cultural and Educational Exchange Program.  Well, due to some changes in Chinese Law, that is no longer happening.  So like every college graduate, I am now on the search for the ever elusive job.  Today I set up my LinkedIn profile, which I am told is a good way to get out there… Really seems like a dumbed down Facebook to be honest. 

I guess what I entail to do here is give you, my readers, a view of my life through this time.  My goal is not to get gifts but hopefully show those looking for their first post graduate job that they are not alone.  I am not an expert, a professional comedian, or a perfect human being… I am just me, and this is my story. 

List of characters.  Many of these people are the ones I’ll talk about the most: friends and family. So I’ll just get the broad strokes out now.

Christopher (Chris) Schmidt aka me. - Unemployed, ex-Army Infantry, graduate Lawrence University, Major English.  I would describe myself as Lost. Currently living at home with my parents (none of us are happy about that).  I like to cook, read, talk/watch sports, watch movies, read books, listen to music… and this is starting to sound like a dating profile. 

Janell Schmidt aka Mom.- Employed Accountant at University School of Milwaukee. Graduated from somewhere with Degree in Accounting.  Most commonly gone to for perspective, whether a woman’s perspective or general. She says she likes football, known to watch NASCAR religiously.

Alan Schmidt aka Dad- Employed doing something with Computers for a company called FIS.  I really don’t know much about my parents do I. Used in past for Money Management, physical confrontation, advice, general dad-isms.  Member of Coast Guard Auxiliary, enjoys sailing, biking (road), sports, computers/technology.

Nicole Larson (Schmidt), Sister.  Employed as a Physician’s Assistant in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.  Other roles are mother and wife.  Most commonly called for relationship advice and “what should I do about this?” medical advice.  Enjoys sports moderately, operator of a fantasy team, which is more than I can say about my parents.

Andrew Larson, Brother in Law.  Employed, couldn’t tell you what he does, Telecommutes.  I can talk to Andrew about pretty much anything, but we mostly talk video games, sports, relationships, and fantasy football.

Jakob Christopher Larson, Nephew. Unemployed baby.  Doesn’t talk. enjoys naps, spitting up food on me, crying, his water table, being read to, being held by his Daddy (Andrew) and Mommy (Nicole) and being spoiled.

So my adventure begins.  I have hope of finding a job, maybe not the perfect job, maybe not my dream job, but a job none the less.   Also while I am at it, I need to start my writing project.  More on that later. I am not sure how often I’ll write so keep in touch.