Wherever You Go, Go With All Your Heart
In 2005, my little brother, Josh, and I were placed in foster care. My mother relinquished her parental rights shortly thereafter and now lives in Texas. She has struggled with alcoholism for many years and even though I no longer speak to her, I do still love her.
Josh was adopted in 2010 and he now lives in a small town in New York. Since I was older, I was never adopted and I moved to Georgia in 2009 to attend college.
Click the “Placement Timeline” link above for a detailed assessment of where we have lived.
Contact me: rebeka.geer@gmail.com
I tell my story to inform, to inspire, and to show other foster children that they’re not alone.
So honored to be named #PRSSA@UGA member of the year!! #UGA #PRSSA (Taken with instagram)
Tonight was elections for 2012-2013 Executive Board members of PRSSA and unfortunately, I wasn’t elected as President or Vice President. Even though it’s not the end of the world since I didn’t win (I did get the Coca-Cola internship which is an incredible opportunity both professionally and networking wise), I can’t help but wish the outcome was different. I keep thinking about the little things I could have done differently to collect those last few votes…but hey, the decisions have been made.
I sent an email to the PRSSA advisor right after elections saying that even though I didn’t win, I’m very excited about the diverse crowd represented in next year’s E-board. I also expressed my interest in pursuing other leadership opportunities within PRSSA, such as co-directing our largest career fair of the year, ADPR connection. I genuinely care about how the organization runs and even though I’m not President, that doesn’t mean I’m not willing to commit myself to the success of the program. This was her response:
Rebeka,
My greatest regret this evening was that you were not elected to the board. I’ll certainly keep you in mind for ADPR Connection co-director. The mark of a true professional is how he/she handles defeat. You did well tonight and I’m proud of you.
You win some and you lose some
I have to be out of the house, and on my way to Atlanta by 6am tomorrow….
Tuesday: Class 8-5, speech presentation about Athens, Greece in 403 B.C.
Wednesday: Journalism test, AP style quiz, PRSSA meeting with Scott Williamson, PR rep for Coca-Cola (and hopefully, my summer internship! Keep your fingers crossed!!)
Thursday: Class 8-5, Interpersonal Communication test, ANOTHER speech presentation about Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture (I’m actually really looking forward to this presentation)
Friday: PR Real World event in Atlanta – must be out of the house by 6am
Saturday: Work at 3
Sunday: Work at 4:30
Monday: Class till 10, pickup dry cleaning and run last minute errands before trip
Tuesday – Saturday: Trip to Washington, DC for PR agency tours!
For the past three years, 16 PRSSA students at UGA have been selected to go on a Public Relations agency tour in Washington, DC - and I was selected!!
