Yes, I am about to graduate. Yes, I am a journalist, and no, I don't know what I am going to do when I graduate.

If one more person asks me this, I am going to channel the kung-fu instincts deep inside me and kick their butt.

As if I don't have enough pressure on me, I am constantly reminded that I don't have a job lined up.

I have to worry about registering to graduate, ordering my cap and gown, going to class and studying, working, designing my portfolio and finding a decent job.

Sometimes it is just too much to take. I am so afraid I am going to forget something and not be able to graduate.

And if that's not bad enough, I am petrified I will have to return to my low-paying sales job that helped get me through college.

It's not that I think I am too good for this job, but I didn't go through four years of college to work in a job that requires me to scrape spitballs off the ceiling or clean up vomit after a kid's birthday party.

(I'm kidding. It's not that bad.)

I just want a job I can build on. A job I can advance with. Nothing extraordinary.

So, what kind of job do I want?

In all honesty, I am not sure. Mainly, I just want to secure a job that will be fun.

I am so tired of people saying, "So, what are you majoring in?"

"Journalism."

"What are you going to do with it?"

Ummm, maybe something JOURNALISM-related. What do they expect? Medical school?

These people are probably just trying to start conversation. But either way, it's annoying. Maybe try asking, "Do you know what you are going to do, yet?"

Would they ask an elementary education major what they "want to do with it?"

Graduating college is an exciting moment, but it is also terrifying. The constant questions about a future that is unclear are really beginning to panic me.

I've met some great friends while at Tech, and I am so afraid we will lose touch with one another once we get out in "the real world."

I'd like to say I am positive we will stay in touch, but I know better. I didn't really stay in touch with all my high school friends.

And not just this, I am so scared of making a living completely on my own and not having my parents to fall back on.

I have come to a crossroad in my life. I am about to start my career -- I am just not exactly sure what I will be doing.

If there is one thing I could tell all the graduates, I would say just relax and enjoy your last quarter. Don't worry about finding the perfect job because most of us probably won't. Just make the best of any situation and have FUN.

And one message I have for everyone who is not graduating: Leave all the graduates alone and give us a break with the incessant questions about the future.

But if you hear of any job openings -- let me know.

Jennifer Watson is a senior journalism and history double major from Shreveport and serves as associate editor for The Tech Talk.

E-mail comments to jdw026@latech.edu.