Hello again! After a long seven month break I am back and more motivated than ever. I'm sure you're probably wondering where the heck I have been all this time. Simply put, I was on my own path to self discovery. Sometimes we all just need a few moments to reflect and evaluate what we truly want from life. That's exactly what I did.
Let's rewind to November 2013 where I last left off. One visit back home to FL changed everything for me. A week before Thanksgiving time I made a surprise visit home to give a speech to an educator who has not only been a teacher, but a role model and friend. The experience was exhilarating. I was so happy that I had the courage to get in front of two hundred people and express my most sincere feelings for this person. The responses were exactly what I hoped to hear. From that moment I started to feel this huge void that I carried around inside begin heal. I had somewhat neglected my religion during my time in CA and that ended up taking a toll on me. I truly missed the Jewish community I grew up in and wanted to be apart of it again. That's exactly what happened.
Shortly after, I was offered a job at the Temple my mentor/role model was working at. I was excited beyond belief because I was finally given the opportunity to give back to the Jewish community and be around people who I needed in my life at this time. That also meant ending things in CA. I had mixed feelings and had a very hard time with the move. Deep down I also knew my time in Fullerton was over. College was over and there were still no improvements with the job market in my chosen field. I had to keep on reminding myself that for every door that closes, another opens. So I moved back and started a new chapter in my life.
So what was my temporary career detour? Working in a pre-school. A friend of mine said it was inevitable that I would someday become a teacher figure since I was so close to my own teachers over the years. A real life example of "The Law Of Attraction"! The experience is one that I will cherish forever. Some of my co-workers became and remain really great friends. I almost felt as if I was a student again at times because of the age difference between my co-workers and I. As many of you know I have always been an old soul so fitting in wasn't a problem at all, well, at least with certain people. Overall, I felt very welcomed and I am grateful for the people who went the extra mile to mentor and work with me. I got to work with a wonderful age group and felt true happiness when I entered the classroom. I wanted to give back what my teachers had given to me, and that was genuine love. I also got to contribute back to the Temple and practice Judaism once again.
Nothing lasts forever and little did I know that my time in FL was coming to an end. Another door had closed and a new one opened. This time it happened even faster than the last, I mean crazy fast. After a huge disappointment I decided I needed to move forward and make my way back to the place I knew I belonged. I reached out to my big sis from Tau Theta Pi (my college sorority) and felt this huge cloud of fear lift from my soul. I was more motivated than I had ever been before and I finally rediscovered that passion I had lost through all the disappointment in the past year. One call led to a job interview that led to an offer in the time span of four days. Yes folks, I had four days to give my goodbyes and pick up to move back to CA. The best part was, I ended on a positive note and made peace with my past and present in FL. Something I needed to do and had been avoiding for a long time. My voids had been filled and my desire for success was unstoppable. Another example of the "Law Of Attraction". I believe there are no coincidences in life. There is a reason for everything. The opportunity presented to me was meant to be. On my way to San Diego I went.
Words don't really do these past three weeks justice. It has not been until this very moment that I have been able to take a breath and reflect on my move. San Diego has been the most challenging city to settle in by far. The saying "everyone wants to live in San Diego" is true. I can vouch for that one. After two weeks of actively searching non stop for a place to live it finally came to me. I am renting a comfortable condo conveniently located near my current job. Even better I have my big sis right down the street. I am very thankful for her help and support. Even my family was happy for me and supported and helped in my move as well. Cheers to a new chapter!
What am I doing now? I'm working in sales and processing orders. Very different from my field but I am grateful for the experience to learn something new and to broaden my horizons. I am happy where I am at right now. I haven't given up on my dream career though. My motivation and dedication are in the direction of LA. I have started reconnecting with friends and colleagues slowly but surely making my way to my personal goals. Luckily I am only a drive away from LA and weekends are free to roam and explore wherever I please. Also, I can't wait to explore San Diego and get to know CA even better.
My advise to anyone who reads this. TAKE CHANCES and BE FEARLESS. I start a new journal every year and my theme for 2014 has been Fearless. My journal says that word in bold and reminds me that I set out to be fearless and live life to the fullest. No mater what obstacles arise move through every disappointment with a lesson learned. It has given me the strength to move on with my journey and pave the path to my own self discovery. This blog is going to be my new Passion Project.
What you can look forward to in my new Passion project: My adventures through life's big uncharted journey. I want to explore and share my finds in CA and bring my passions back to life. Expect to see a mixture of subjects. Recently, I have been experimenting with makeup alot, another life passion of mine. I reached out to a fellow beauty blogger who responded positively and inspired me to fulfill that passion and go to makeup school. Currently saving up for that!
Well, that pretty much sums everything up! Thanks to everyone who took the time to read this and I hope to get feedback on this and future posts. It means alot as an individual who is trying to make a screenwriting career become a reality!
