So What’s Next?
This picture really doesn’t have much to do with this blog post, but I thought it was cute and it was from my trip to New York. My New York trip was incredible and made me feel so inspired and happy. It is definitely one of my favorite trips yet!
9 December 2021
Hey friends!
I haven’t written a regular blog in a while and I felt that it was time to get back into the swing of things. This weeks blog I wanted to talk about some changes happening for me and what’s next.
About two weeks ago I had my very last final exam for college. I am now officially done with college and have my Bachelor’s in Apparel Merchandising! I cannot believe I made it and I am done, there’s no more stress of class and assignments anymore, but now I’m finding myself not knowing what to do with all the down time. I don’t know if I should start looking for my “big girl” job or just take it easy and enjoy things as they are.
School put a lot of pressure on me to be the best that I can be and always push forward, working towards the ultimate career goal. The thing is, now that I’m done my perspective has changed from the start to now and I’m not quite sure what my career goal is. I feel that I need to get a professional job and make all the decisions that will bring me success and make me the most money, but this idea is something I’m not really fond of and is not something I want to shape me and my future.
Yes, I want to be successful and I want a job that brings in good money, but I also want to enjoy life and the simple things. One thing I know for sure is that I want to create, inspire, and build a place that gives back to my community. As I grow in myself and look back on my schooling, I am realizing that success doesn’t have to be defined by my professional career or how much money I make. Success is defined and measured in many different ways, and I just need to focus on my definition.
For me, success comes from the little things in life and doing all the things I love. Taking time to be with my family and friends, focusing on creating new things and growing my passions, and sharing experiences with others is a way I define success and happiness. I am realizing that things don’t happen right away and finding my right career will take time. I also know that whatever I end up doing, I want my friends and family to be involved and I want to be able to share my passion and creativity with others.
With all that being said, I am not quite sure what is next for me, but I do know that I want to live my best and most happy life right now. Focusing on what I have rather than what I don’t have and finding ways to learn and grow in myself even more. One thing I know that I want is to continue sharing my creativity through making jewelry and finding new ways to share my passions. One major goal that I do have for myself is building my business and eventually opening my own shop up. I want my own storefront that will also double as a space to hold events and markets. I want my business and shop to be a big part of my community and I want to be able to give back and support others.
This isn’t the most interesting post, but I just wanted to share a little bit more about myself and what is going on. It’s something that has been on my mind and I figured why not just share my thoughts and talk it out.
On another note, December has been one of my most active months for markets and pop-ups. I’ve had an event at least every weekend now and I’ve been meeting so many new people and sharing some new product. It’s been one busy month, but it has all been lots of fun! After this month, I think it’ll be time to take a small break and relax a little bit in January and enjoy the beginning of the New Year.
Kabenzie :)