"The only way to live is by accepting each minute as as unrepeatable miracle." ~ Tara Branch
Warning, this is going to be a personal post. Being thrust into the adult world has been one huge eye opening adventure. Every day I wake up realizing that what I had been so accustomed to the past sixteen years of my life was no longer my reality. I need to start taking on more responsibilities and accepting that every day from here on out will be even less and less predictable. Which, is terrifying.
Along with that fear though, is excitement. I do not remember the last time I wanted months to pass by already because of plans I am setting into motion and to finally be able to see the final outcome. I feel like this is part two of my post: Life, Post Grad. Or I guess, more of an update.
Not too long after that post was published, I found my big girl job, and I love it. It was no where near what I thought I would be doing. Throughout undergrad I had been preparing myself to enter the job force doing work in a field I thought I knew was everything I wanted to do with my life. Then I interned in that field and I realized, it was nothing like I thought it was going to be like. I thought I loved it, and I kept telling myself and everyone around me I loved it, but when I entered the job I am in now I realized that I really didn't.
I don't know if I'll be doing this forever, I highly doubt it, but it is one huge stepping stone for me and there is no regrets in deciding to leave the field I thought I wanted to take on this opportunity. Taking on this job not only provides me with the chance to work in the field I got my degree in and finally get some real experience under my belt, it also allows me to finally be able to support myself. I have been so extremely lucky to have to continuous support of my parents throughout my life, especially through college, but I really want to be able to support myself and finally give them a break. I'm learning how to save money to actually have a real savings account and how to budget everyday life costs.
Along with real life lessons being learned, I also realized every cliche I have heard throughout my life is pretty dang true.
My friend circle has shrank tremendously, and I'm not even sad about it. Working an 8-5 job and living in a different part of town as most of my friends definitely cut down the time I have to see most of them but every day I am reminded of who really matters. I have friends I have actually created a routine of seeing once a week to catch up and spend time and friends who have moved away to another state and our friendship only strengthened from there.
I have come to truly appreciate the people in my life and the blessings I have been given. I had been so worried in the months leading up to my graduation that I forgot that everything will happen when it is meant to and when we need it the most in our lives, you just need to have faith.
Now for the outfit details!
Shirt // H&M
Jeans // Hollister
Sandals // Forever21
Sunglasses // Forever21
Purse // Forever21
Be sure to check out the new feature on my blog, my shop, for all of the links to my outfits.
So, what has been going on in your lives so far? Till next time.
xo, Carla Mae
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