Change of Pace

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Sometimes all it takes is a little change of pace…

As I slowly adjust to the working world and this new (rather amazing) home, I have come to realize that a change of pace is something often taken for granted. I went from the insanity that is college life — where a break from class and work turned into finishing homework or studying for a test while still managing my sanity and being somewhat social — to the anxiety of the unexpected that comes with this new, adult chapter in life. But it finally hit me — taking the time to regroup and relax (if that’s ever even possible) is all it takes for a stressful situation to turn a new leaf.You’ll read it again and again, but I tend to not allow myself to relax and truly appreciate what it is I am doing at a given moment. But when given those sincere moments of solitude and reflection, I am able to improve my imperfections and smile at the life I am blessed with.

Today, a Monday, was actually a great one. I am trying to create a scheduled routine and this week, I’m attempting to get in my three workouts prior to work. So yes, that means getting up at the crack of dawn to RUN. It was on this run that I was able to snap this gorgeous photo, so gorgeous it was a must for multiple profiles. Some people get lost in a schedule, but I seem to thrive with one. And this trial resulted in my being energized, happy and productive at work. We’ll see how long this lasts, but for now, the added little cases of excitement that this specific day brought make me crave more. One of these excitements — officially being recognized as an Account Coordinator at RKPR! What a beautiful, talented, savvy group of women I am so blessed to be associated with. Look out world, we’re one unstoppable team.

Tonight is the finale to the Bachelorette, and I am so excited to connect my best friend with a new friend I’ve met here is sunny SD. I constantly think about how my intuition really came into play in my final choice of San Diego as my desired place to live. I was given the opportunity to transfer my college life into a comfortable environment with the same scene I had been exposed to for years. However, I chose the alternative and because of that, I now feel a personal strength to continue to put myself out there and explore the opportunities that arise — something I truly didn’t feel capable of a few months ago.

I’m no expert in new experiences and life in general, but that’s the beauty of being  young and coming into your own — life is about figuring things out and taking those moments to just breathe.

Feelin’ 22

Long time, no post. Totally my bad. Happy 2014 everyone! From the holidays, to my internship, to career hunting and trying to focus on school, I have been terribly busy. In fact, I turned 22 last week in the blink of an eye. It seems like yesterday I was stepping into my a SLO bar to experience my first year as a legal recipient of alcoholic beverages. Now, I am one year into my twenties and although I am sad to say it is over, I have taken a considerable amount of time reflecting on this past year of life that I have been so blessed to live.

Last year, on January 15, 2013, never did I ever think I would have done, seen and loved all that I had. Maybe it was my ability to wine taste on the beautiful central coast, join my sister and dad in exposing my taste buds to exceptional beers, experiencing the dreamland that is Coachella or conquering the adult playground in Las Vegas. Or maybe, just maybe, it was that 3 glorious, glamorous, indescribable months I spent in the one city I had only dreamed of visiting – NYC. I can’t really put my finger on it, but my year as a 21-year old definitely made a mark on the woman I am today. The experiences, the happiness and the independence to foster the greatest sense of knowledge about the unknown, combined made this last year one for the books. Thinking back on it all, I can’t thank destiny enough for giving me one hell of a year.

Being that it was so exceptional, the fact that my life as a 21-year old and all of those experience are officially complete, it is difficult to embrace this new age. I can’t imagine a year better than the last, but I am going to do whatever it takes to accomplish just that. What is a life without a little challenge, right? In fact, it’s only been a week and my bucket list is slowly being crossed off and conquered. I have no idea where I will be following my last year as a college student (one of the many daunting facts about being 22) but I supposed the unknown once and will do it again. So bring it on 22, you’ve got quite the shoes to fill and I’m so excited to see what’s in store.

xo

Inspiration Wednesday

Yes, I have another job!! And I couldn’t be happier, even only after a week and a half. I was so lucky and honored to be hired at a new Public Relations agency here on the Central Coast known as Agency LEAD. To put it simply, this agency really does lead in social media outreach and all things PR and marketing. My supervisors are some of the most intelligent and fascinating individuals I have ever worked with and I am so surprised each and every day with the amount of new information I am exposed to.

My boss and PR genius, Starr Hall, Pinned a wonderful quote the other day that I found to be the perfect subject of this week’s Inspiration Wednesday. It goes a little something like this:

 

I have always been one to plan my ideal life and all of its contents. However, my recent summer in New York and my approaching graduation into the real world has had me reflecting a lot on this “life” I have imagined for quite some time. I realized that tunneling myself into one path keeps me from exploring other areas of interest I may enjoy even more. Therefore, with this new job opportunity, all the excitement that is senior year, and looking forward to my future, wherever and whatever it shall be, I want to focus on one thing: a life I love.

Life is a journey and sometimes, no matter how much you want to, planning that journey takes away from the adventure and the thrill. So, here’s to my new outlook!

xo