Breathe on, little sister.

January has been an absolutely wicked month for me.  I have felt like I am completely under the gun, but I think the insanity is finally waning, which gives me an opportunity to reflect on all that has happened this month. 

I have had SO much personal and professional growth and I am still processing it all. I have learned two main lessons, I think, this month.  First, I learned (or reaffirmed, rather?) that I have to take risks to grow, and trust that people will walk with me and grow with me. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional.  I have countless examples.  Professional connections, trying skiing for the first time, developing personal relationships--all instances are great examples that remind me that if I put myself out there, I can do it.  It may not be easy. It may not be fun.  But I will improve, I will learn, and I will grow. 

Second, I was given great perspective on my own life and reminded that I am actually doing pretty well.  I had some time where I was feeling dejected and frustrated about everything.  But this month has been one lesson after another that has reminded me that no, I actually have it pretty good.  I have amazing people in my life that I love and who love me back, a career that is exploding, and so long as I keep putting myself out there, and taking risks, things will continue to happen. 

So while it is has been an exhilarating month, it has been an exhausting month. At this point, I am just sitting at home, trying to process everything I have taken in. The Chinese New Year is tomorrow, and it is the year of the dragon.  I am a dragon in Chinese astrology.  I feel like there is an awesome shift coming, and this is my time.  So I am going to take it and run with it.

On a somewhat related note, one of the major life altering events this month was that I participated in the Hillman Trial Advocacy Program, which was AWESOME.  It made me understand that very few lawyers are born, rather, they are made.  With that being said, I want to improve my story telling skills.  So you will be seeing a lot more blogging from me!  <3