This Spring is full of so many changes for me. I will begin life as married woman, move to a new & unfamiliar city, start a new career and attend Making Things Happen Intensive in Chapel Hill, NC. Each of these are very exciting and very scary for me. I am so happy that I will be attending MTH because it has been something I've been interested in for a long time (but always chickened out). I had many, completely valid excuses.. :)
"Not the right time"
"It's too far"
"I don't have the money"
"I just have SO much going on right now"
"Those people are out of my league"
"I have nothing to bring to the table"
Shall I continue? Haha. But 2013 is different for me. I don't mean that like the early January crowd at the gym. I feel different lately and I am actually happy to admit my faults. I am more conciously aware of the things I want to change. And I am more driven then ever. Andrew is a big reason for this. Having someone who loves and supports me so much has given me that extra push I needed.
There are so many things that I am passionate about but, like many others, I haven't found a way to make a career out of them. It's extremely frustrating and discouraging to work in a field that you know you weren't meant for. I know that some of the things I am passionate about, others find petty or unfulfilling. 2013 is about finding that balance. Doing what I love and what makes me happy, but still giving back and helping others.
I have been working during the day to earn a buck and spending late nights creating my dream job. Now that I have started to focus and zero in on my passions, I am discovering what is rational and DOABLE. Working on a business plan while working & trying to plan a wedding hasn't been the easiest. But if it was easy, it wouldn't be worth it, right?
So, I am going into MTH next month head first. I cannot wait to learn from so many inspiring individuals, gain experience, knowledge, faith and new friends. This is what it's all about!
Wish me luck,
T
[p.s. the beautiful hand lettering print up top can be found at Lara Casey's Shop and the inspirational quotes are on her blog!]