Well this past week has been one of the most satisfying, interesting and a sure sign of what is yet to come for my future.

I am in full swing of my new position at work, Office Assistant and Curriculum Coordinator. Tackling a new curriculum program, making it work with my school culture and needs. Exciting and fun! Getting everyone on board, excited and willing, is a slightly different challenge. 

I went back to school FULL TIME. CSULB has proven to meet and exceeded my expectations. I didn't realize how proud and excited I am to be a student. There is something to be said about making it one's own personal goal and need instead of family and society expectations. 

Today I met a dear friend who has recently changed her life journey and began to study something new in NYC. As I reflected on the fact, that she and I don't let life happen to us. Well we used to perhaps. But then something lit inside and pushed us toward change. No one can do it. It has to be an inner journey.

This inner journey has been an exact year for her, and mine is just starting. In this moment I can truly say that I'm proud of myself. And her. And on the day of graduation, I don't know of two people who will more proud of each other than us. Even though we are now miles apart our love and support for each other is necessary. Everyone needs that person, and while I of course have my wonderful husband and super supportive parents. But it's this journey that we are going through together that makes our connection special. 

Cheers to friendship, to perseverance and to being a go-getter