This summer has been punctuated with personal growth. In June, I gave up my full-time job in pursuit of blogging adventures and earning my MBA at UC Berkeley. I've had to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. I went from a steady paycheck and a job that was widely accepted by peers and family to pursuing something very few individuals understand - social media as a career. I know it's been difficult for the people around me to adjust. It all comes from a good place, fear for me and fear of uncertainty. It's hard to standby and watch someone close to you eschew societal norms. Some of them are probably thinking I've had a mental breakdown of sorts, ha. But the truth is I've had the dream of doing Instagram and YouTube full-time since 2010 or so, BUT my practical side said NO and that corporate jobs were steady, not to mention, who knows what the social landscape will look like in a few years. So I proceeded down a well accepted path, and while it had some glam moments like red carpet opportunites at the Golden Globes, I was miserable. I was miserable because I was chasing someone else's dream. I was miserable because I was putting other people's expectations and happiness above my own. I was miserable because my "people pleaser" self was running my life. Now that I've made the jump, of course I'm anxiety ridden, like OMG what if this was a HUGE mistake?!! But most days, I feel a sort of calm that is new to me, a calm or inner knowing that I'm on the right path. That this detour I've embarked on is exactly where I should be. Who the heck knows what the future holds? I certainly don't.... but I'm beginning to revel in the uncertainty as I find my way to happiness.
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I was so inspired by Sacramento's Wide Open Walls 916 activation, whereby artists from all over the world took part in creating evocative murals around the city, utterly transforming abandoned spaces. Here I'm posing in front of Beatnik Studios and a piece by Micah Crandall-Bear. This photo which you can see on the @wideopenwalls916_ Instagram account, is just one example of the amazing caliber of artists that were showcased via this activation. Coming from LA, I love that Sac is embracing the culture of art and inciting more community involvement -- so many residents explored new parts of the city to find distinct Wide Open Walls 916 murals. I love when art spurs art and that's exactly what happened here!
Those of you who live in LA surely know of Abbot Kinney, it's a hipster street complete with boutique shopping and delicious eateries. Most of my trips back to LA (where I lived while attending UCLA and as a "young professional"), are dotted with a quick pitstop at Abbot Kinney, and this trip was no exception. While on the boulevard, I ate some delicious fare at Butcher's Daughter, a vegan friendly (but not exclusively vegan spot) in the neighborhood. I love this restaurant both as a former vegan, annnd because the vibe is très hip. We ordered a slew of items including the Angel Hair Carbonara made with spaghetti squash in lieu of pasta... though I'm an Italian by blood I do love a good pasta substitute from time to time, and this did not disappoint! Also loved rocking my Elizabeth & James dress, which transitioned nicely from day to night. I dressed the outfit down with a pair of white tennies (H&M) and a blue blouse. Watch more of my adventure here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIEt2-9UuLQ&t=5
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