MANTRA TO START THE WEEK

AND DO IT OFTEN

Remember this today, this week, this year and always.

At times we get stuck in this idea of what we are supposed to do versus what we desire to do. Sometimes we feel as if we do not have a choice and we conform to do what we are told. Guilty...guiltyguiltyguilty. I am making a conscious effort to find time to do what I love more and work towards doing it full time... personally and professionally. Can I honestly say that I am where I want to be professionally? No. Personally? Absolutely not, but before I settle and commit to something for security reasons, I need to first figure out what I love. I am no in way disregarding how blessed and thankful I am for having a job and how much I really have grown to love it, but every opportunity is a stage in our forever-growing lives and who knows where this will take me. I have always wanted a Master's degree, but first I want to take a few classes to build up my technique and knowledge. For example, I am interested in graphic design and brand identity, none of which I really got a chance to learn about in undergrad... just something I picked up along the way and get to do it part-time. (I say really because let's face it, those media publishing/graphic classes were just introductions to the world of graphic design.) I want to make sure these passions stays afloat and do not get lost in the sea of regrets because I wanted "security".

Don't get me wrong, security is important, but if it is with something you are not passionate about that is a copious amount of sacrifice. Forgive the cliché but life is way too short to settle, to conform and to push back your passions for the lifestyle you think you are supposed to be living. Rediscover what you love and just do it. Do not let the conformity of others or the little things that seem like big things hinder you. Do what you love, love what you do and do it often.

Make sure you find that "extra hour" to either do what you love, discover what you love or put forth effort to finally do what you love. So may I ask... what is it that you love?

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PS. Notice the little blog facelift? :) She's still a work-in-progress. Slowly, but surely.

A Monthly Decision

Is it in my blood?
Is it my astrological sign? (Ahem, Virgo)
Regardless, I love making lists and I love setting goals for myself.
Therefore, I have officially made a list of one goal for every month I set for myself.
Some are goals and some are ways to reward myself...regardless, it'll take discipline to complete each task (some more discipline than others...you'll see...)

Drum roll please...

Note the pretty cool stationary?
Definitely got it at Michael's for a dollar...each letter has a different photo, so go get yourself one ;)
It even has a calendar at the bottom to keep you even more organized!
And you all know how I feel about being organized.

So... starting next month, my first goal begins!
No new shoes...I made it a hard one on purpose. I'm completely taking this seriously.

Good night world

PS. I changed a few things around on the blog. Did a new, simple banner as well as added new links on the sidebar for the daily blogs I do :)