Most people would probably do their reviews in December or January. I don’t. I do them whenever I feel like it, and today is that day. I was just randomly thinking about how much has changed in the last year and how different my life is now. 

At this I time last year, I had been at my previous job for a little over a month. After being there for a year, I decided to do something a little more PR focused and have now been at my new job for two weeks. I’m really excited about this new job because it will challenge me to learn new tactics and actually do PR, which is something I am really passionate about. 

A big thing difference for me as well was (honestly)… I felt like I had no direction last year. I just kind of went from day to day without a real plan or goal. Now, I have a plan — granted it’s not a concrete plan but it’s a plan. I have a solid goal that I know I am trying to reach and can see myself a year down the road.

I like to think I’ve grown up a little as well. I think I’ve learned to accept that not everything is in my control. I have also worked towards keeping control of things that are in my control. I’m working on being more open and honest about my feelings, whether it be with my boss or my best friend. If something doesn’t sit right, I don’t have to shut up and take it all the time, but I do have to deal with it with maturity and not complain. 

I understand that there are things in my life that I really want, and have started financially saving for them. I am also striving for things I can’t buy (personal growth, good health, general happiness with all the things I’m lucky to have). 

I think it is important to mention that I am happy with my life as is. I know how unbelievable lucky I am to have a wonderful family, an interesting job, good friends and to just be alive. At the same time, I always tell my sister that you should never just be content with what you have. I like to strive to be more, learn more and give more. I don’t think there is anything wrong with wanting to get in shape, own a pair of Manolo Blahniks, get promoted at work and telling my parents I love them everyday. I am so lucky to have everyone in my life, I love them all. 

I hope to have grown even more professionally and personally by this time next year. I’ll keep you guys filled in.

Until then… Just Smile…