A Fresh Start

It’s been a while since I’ve last written on here. In all honesty, it’s actually been three years, and let’s just say a lot’s changed since then. 

For those of you reading this and have no idea who I am, or you used to know me and we no longer talk, or you do know me but didn’t know me then, maybe it’s helpful to give a summary of what this blog and myself are all about: 

I created this blog site back in 2018 to practice my writing and editing skills in college. At the time, I was a freshman at the University of Texas at Austin studying biology and minoring in journalism. After a long, first semester of college, I decided STEM wasn’t for me, and figured I’d pursue writing and editing as a career. In a matter of months, my dreams of becoming an anesthesiologist shifted to becoming an editor for the New York Times. I know, the two couldn’t be farther from each other, but once I realized I was fully capable of making writing an actual job, I took my chances.

Somewhere between January and May of 2019, I fell in love with rhetoric and writing, and I left journalism as a minor. And somewhere between 2019 and 2021, I picked up sociology as another minor, worked as a writing consultant for UT, moved to New York City to finish my degree, graduated, and started my career. A lot—I know! 

On a personal level, my first, real relationship ended in 2020, then the pandemic happened, and all my alone time prompted me to learn how to take care of myself. I quit social media that year, abandoning all platforms, and focused on connecting with the people around me. I went vegan for a journalism project, and have been plant-based since then. I began my fitness journey, though a lot of that consisted of hit cardio and baby weights (never again). My dog who I have had since I was 7 passed away, and so did my maternal grandfather. I also struggled with anxiety and seasonal depression.

2020 was a tough year (as it was for many), but it was a year of self-growth for me. It taught me the importance of nurturing my emotional, physical, and mental health—something I never knew how to do. It was also academically rewarding, as I got accepted into a New-York based program with a scholarship to live there and build my career in 2021, which genuinely changed my career and my life.

This brings me to my present. It’s 2023, so how have things changed? For starters, I’m no longer in college or Austin. I have a full-time job in content marketing. I’ve been in and out of Texas for work and pleasure. I’ve picked up tons of new hobbies that make me happy. And most importantly, my relationship with my family, my boyfriend of three years, and my friends is stronger than ever. 

Everything I’ve experienced these past years since I last posted on this blog has been nothing short of memorable and shaping. I’ve had my highest highs and my lowest lows, but overall, I’d say I am genuinely in love with the life I’ve created and continue to build. 

But how does this all tie back into my blog?

When I first started this blog, my intention was to create content in six different genres I was passionate about as a way to refine my writing and editing skills in hopes of one day getting a job in journalism. To my surprise, I landed a special role in content marketing for a mattress company. Now, I write and make content all about sleep! I definitely didn’t expect to gain the skills that I have or dive into a career path that I had no interest in (aka marketing), but I’m glad I did.

Therefore, as I’m currently in a new era in my life with new interests, new experiences, and new people, I’m not quite sure what I’d like this blog to be about. But what I do know is that I’ve paid for this blog’s subscription for the last three years that I’ve been inactive, because I don’t want it to just disappear. It’s special to me, and I’d want to use this platform for something meaningful, whether it’s for me, for you, or for us. 

Stick around, and see what I have in store <3