I’ve always been used to life throwing curve balls my way and embracing them as a new challenge. With that being said I never thought we’d be dealing with a worldwide pandemic that would change life as we know it. In the span of just a few months our entire way of life has completely changed. With all the negativity this pandemic has brought I’m trying to view this challenge as a way to bring in aspects of positivity. This really has been the forced reset we’ve all needed. It’s forced us to take a moment to SLOW DOWN and REFLECT on ourselves so we can focus on what and who matters the most to us. I’m guilty as charged in that I always need to have a plan and I love to have a full calendar so I have my structure.
But what do you do when you can’t structure anything because there is so much uncertainty in the world? You adjust. This adjustment also comes with the perfect and honestly once in a lifetime opportunity to find your new normal. Who are YOU in this new normal? I think I can speak for most of us in that we’ve had a lot time to think about ourselves and I think a lot of people are going to come out of this completely changed. The level of positivity we each have coming out of this is really dependent on our own individual actions. With a limited amount of outlets and restrictions on social interaction we’ve found ways to stay connected with others, but I’ve also become more connected with myself.
If you really know me then you know I like to have a full social calendar because I love to be out doing things and hanging out with my pals! This time has really taught me to slow the fuck down and to re-evaluate my priorities. I think it’s very easy to get sucked into a bad routine and I wasn’t in my ideal routine recently in Denver before this so I want to take this refreshed mindset back with me. I’ve been able to spend so much time with my family and honestly it’s just what I needed. I haven’t been able to come back home for this long since a summer break in college. This trip home, however, is a little different because it will be my last time coming “home” to this house in Pleasanton.
My home base is now completely changing and coming “home” will have a totally different meaning. I’m super excited but it’s definitely bittersweet and a little scary! I’ve always embraced change and I know everything will be absolutely fine, but there is always a level of anxiety when you flip to a new chapter in life. This chapter happens to be a geographical move for my family, which also flips a page in my book as well. I didn’t plan to spend 2 months back in Pleasanton and experience the transition with my family, but I’m happy things worked out this way. I’ve been able to reminisce on some amazing memories in this house and get excited for new memories to be made in Southern California. Although I grew up going to and from Southern California we’ve never actually lived there, so I’m excited to see what the transition entails.
The year 2020 has been a whirlwind consisting of a pandemic, protests, and riots. With all the negativity in the world it’s important to not forget your message and your own personal brand. I’ve matured a lot in these past months and finally had time to breathe and get more in line with what my goals are. This forced reset matched with a big change in my family dynamic has truly turned not only a new page but a whole new chapter in my life. Whatever comes next I know we’ll be able to persevere with a smile and a little twist in the hips. Kindness never goes out of style and that’s something I strive to carry throughout the rest of my book of life. Life’s just a bittersweet symphony, right?
I also wanted to share this music video from one of my favorite songs as well because it shows a world in which we won’t see again for a very long time. The hustle and bustle of a “simpler” time and the normalcy of life we’re all craving right now.