Life can be pretty damn confusing. It can feel like there’s a pile of crap for you to step in at every corner you turn… some you can avoid, but you walk right through most. And then you find a nice big pile of crap hidden in your mailbox in the form of a red light ticket at an intersection you don’t even remember being at. Sweet.
But my path has been less amounts of crap, and more flowers, puppies and butterflies this last month. Why?
Because I unexpectedly fell in love with life all over again.
It happens when your Career hits the restart button.
I left a job that made me anxious, disappointed and useless. The “work” section of my brain was a really difficult space to occupy – I was stuck in this purgatory of torturous uncertainty. No matter how hard I tried, or what suggestions I made, I was figuratively tied to old habits and it was causing a civil war in my head.
I’m a creative type. Having to do the same monotonous tasks day in and day out, without the freedom to push the limits and try new things, is like clipping an eagle’s wings. Yea, they can get where they need to by dragging their bodies around, but will they ever soar to the great heights they were meant to? No chance. Micromanaging my existence does the same thing to me. There’s nothing wrong with the status quo – but it’s not for me.
Then, my dream job appeared out of nowhere. It was an offer I couldn’t refuse and a chance to join the ranks of fellow creative professionals with a blossoming digital agency that is about to kick some total ass. So, I am now the Online Media Manager for Bold Man and the Sea Media. I am more inspired, excited and motivated then ever before. Waking up and battling traffic to get to the office is no longer a torturous trek – it’s a chance for me to peruse through my mental list of goals for the day.
It happens when you are recognized for things you’re passionate about.
My photography is right where I want it. A compliment to my existence. Not my full-time obsession, not a side hobby… this comfortable in between that helps me create beautiful images on the weekends and not rule my life. I take on projects because I want to – because the people involved are going to be awesome to work with, or the concept sounds amazing. Not because I have to. I think I like it this way.
It happens when you get a super awesome hair makeover.
It happens when you realize your daughter is learning everything you try to teach her.
It happens when you realize there is nothing better on this earth than the life you live,
and you love it with every inch of your being.
Love this and love you! Kudos on your ever growing list of accomplishments. You are one awesome woman! 🙂 xoxo
Thanks for stopping by my blog and enjoy your new job!!
Oh my pleasure – Loved your post about Easter! 🙂 Stop by again soon! 🙂
wow, thanks for stopping by just fuffy…. I’m so glad I came over to see who liked my post… you have touched a cord… twanged a string as it were… is even the job you are passionate about a good fit when management is so far off base as to render the experience excruciating? don’t answer, I know the answer, now to find the courage to act… to move, to change… thank you… my belief in the power of the energy of the universe grows with each ‘random’ connection…
You CAN do it! Nothing in life is ever random – as I’m sure you understand. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
that is is funnest part, discovering this energy, these connections… and then finding the openness to act. I admire your self awareness, to recognize the negative, and appreciate the positive…
I’m so happy you finally found a job you are happy with and one that allows you to also do the things you love. I’m always so inspired by your ability to go after what you want and to think later, it seems that so far that’s worked for you. I’m inspired by your outlook and after the mountains of crap that I’ve stepped in over the past couple of years it helped me realize that I’ve made it through and maybe I need to fall in love with life all over again too since I have so much to love. xoxo to you and your princess from me and Ty.
Thanks senorita, that means a lot – and thanks for reading 🙂 – most people call me crazy but I’ll take it. lol
I love this! It is so true. Congratulations to you!
Thanks!!!! 🙂
I just wanted to commend you for your strength in willing to take risks to be happy. That is awesome and somewhat rare; you are a great role model for your daughter. Well done!!
Anyhow, thanks for checking out my blog and I wish you all the best with the new job. I’m looking forward to hearing about your future adventures.
By the way, great hair makeover…
Matthew
Thanks so much – the encouragement means so much to me! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I loved and needed this post. Thanks for the reminder to love what we have.
No Problem – this was my reminder to myself. 🙂 Happy Friday!
Thanks for stopping by mt blog recently. Love the reminder that ” there is nothing better on this earth than the life you live, and you love it with every inch of your being.”