*Jay-Z voice* Allow me to reintroduce myself.
As I've mentioned before, I'm going to spend the rest of the summer trying to get my blogging going again, but instead of writing about how I want to blog more, I'm simply just going to *Shia LaBeouf voice* DO IT. I'll blog more. Sounds like a solid plan, right?
Here we go!
It's been about a year since I was somewhat consistently updating this and so much has changed since then. So I'd like to bring this blog up to speed, and then perhaps go backward and reflect, even as we keep moving forward. (Basically, if I want to write about some person, place, or thing, I'll find
make time to write about it.)
This has been quite a busy but productive summer, as I've been working as a marketing intern at the corporate headquarters of a credit union in the Bay Area. I'm so grateful to have this opportunity because there couldn't have been a more perfect time for me to join the marketing team. A lot of new projects, exciting partnerships, and great events have been taking place and I've gotten to help with so much! There's a lot I could say about how much this internship has taught me so feel free to ask me in person :) In case you haven't already realized, I love talking about professional experiences, career goals, and life in general with others. I just really enjoy conversation and I geek out over this stuff.
I spend most of my time working (no complaints, I seriously love what I'm doing and cannot thank my employer enough), but when I'm not, I've been enjoying my weekends with my family and friends from home that I almost never get to see.
In fact, before I even started interning, I was fortunately to have attended Live 105's annual BFD music festival with my cousins and my brother, where I finally got to see Of Monsters and Men and Panic! at the Disco perform, after years of trying to see them.
Twenty One Pilots was also phenomenal live and I would definitely recommend seeing them if you can! They had such a strong stage presence throughout their entire set and their interaction with the crowd was great. You could feel the energy radiating from the artists to the huge crowd and then reflecting back to Twenty One Pilots. If I ever get the chance to see them on tour again, I'd definitely plan on being there. Eleven hours of music with the people I love most in this world? Not a bad way to spend a Saturday. I'll probably create a separate BFD-post with some of the pictures and videos I have in the next few days :)
When it comes to news, current events, and HISTORY, an amazing thing happened about a month ago. #LoveWon and it's about time that it did. I remember the news breaking out on Twitter while I was at work and how overwhelmingly happy I was after the new broke out. Thank you Supreme Court for pushing this country in another important step in the right direction. It was another special and beautiful year participating in San Francisco Pride, especially following the landmark court decision. The celebration was wonderful, but I think it's important to remember that love may have won that round, but the battle is far from over. Equality forward.
During the July 4th weekend following SF Pride, my family and I took a trip to the city and hiked Land's End Trail really early in the morning before heading to the Walt Disney Family Museum. I hadn't known it existed until last month, which is a fact that shames me because Disney has been such a big part of my life. But what matters is that I eventually learned about it and immediately brought my family there, so no complaints.
It goes without saying that I enjoyed the few hours we spent there, reading more about the history of Disney and the genius himself. I absolutely loved reading some of the awards and certificates he received because he rightfully earned his place into everyone's hearts through his storytelling and animation. It made a difference in people's lives - it made a difference in my life - and that is so important. I cannot thank Disney enough for the magic it's personally given me. Tears may or may not have been shed when we came to the exhibits regarding his dead and the resulting global mourning.
These are just a few of the exciting things I've been able to experience this summer and I'll do some photo-sharing soon! Overall, even though I really miss Long Beach at times, it's always great to be home. I'm really growing professionally thanks to my internship, which is more than I could ask for during the summer before my senior year of college.
Speaking of school, I cannot believe I finished my junior year and that graduation will be here before I know it.
More reflecting to come soon!
Also, I may have titled this blog because I thought I was clever by using Jay-Z's song, but I guess it sort of is a PSA. I'm back!
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
So what do I do or hope to accomplish with my life?
Ask me “What do you do?” and I'll have the urge to tell you that I am a communicator.
But what does that even mean?
As time passes and I continue to grow and develop personally and professionally, I find that my career goals are constantly changing with me. Details of my life and career aspirations start to transform with time. And that’s perfectly fine. Normal, even.
At the heart of all that I enjoy doing – and I enjoy doing many, many things – is my love of communication, both written and spoken. My affinity for words and human connection are what lie at the foundation of my being. Since I was in elementary school, I knew deep down that what I wanted out of life and my job was to make a difference with this passion.
My job title – journalist, public relations professional, marketer, social media specialist, blogger, etc. – will most likely continue to fluctuate over time, especially when societal and technological advancements come into play. I could be connecting a publication to its audience, an organization to the people it serves or simply (albeit importantly) one human being to another. The channels carrying this communication will range from newspapers to online publications to Facebook or Twitter, and much, much more. I expect that all of this will continue to transform with me.
But despite these variations, the rush I get when I'm even just a little successful in bringing people together in any way, shape, or form, will never change.
So when you ask me what I do, I may answer with any one of the above job titles or perhaps something different.
But my favorite answer to that question? Easy.
I am a writer, a talker, a listener, a communicator. An ambitious millennial who thrives on human connection and her own curiosity. And I am so excited (though undoubtedly nervous at times) to see where this passion steers me in my career and in life.
This post may be interpreted as vague but this is just one of the many perspectives I have on answering the unavoidable "So what do you do/want to do?" question. I could go on about specific short term goals or certain things I want to accomplish :)
But what does that even mean?
As time passes and I continue to grow and develop personally and professionally, I find that my career goals are constantly changing with me. Details of my life and career aspirations start to transform with time. And that’s perfectly fine. Normal, even.
At the heart of all that I enjoy doing – and I enjoy doing many, many things – is my love of communication, both written and spoken. My affinity for words and human connection are what lie at the foundation of my being. Since I was in elementary school, I knew deep down that what I wanted out of life and my job was to make a difference with this passion.
My job title – journalist, public relations professional, marketer, social media specialist, blogger, etc. – will most likely continue to fluctuate over time, especially when societal and technological advancements come into play. I could be connecting a publication to its audience, an organization to the people it serves or simply (albeit importantly) one human being to another. The channels carrying this communication will range from newspapers to online publications to Facebook or Twitter, and much, much more. I expect that all of this will continue to transform with me.
But despite these variations, the rush I get when I'm even just a little successful in bringing people together in any way, shape, or form, will never change.
So when you ask me what I do, I may answer with any one of the above job titles or perhaps something different.
But my favorite answer to that question? Easy.
I am a writer, a talker, a listener, a communicator. An ambitious millennial who thrives on human connection and her own curiosity. And I am so excited (though undoubtedly nervous at times) to see where this passion steers me in my career and in life.
This post may be interpreted as vague but this is just one of the many perspectives I have on answering the unavoidable "So what do you do/want to do?" question. I could go on about specific short term goals or certain things I want to accomplish :)
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