Big Lights Will Inspire You

If you click on the link to my blog title it takes you to the lyrics to "Empire State of Mind." I know the song has been out for a while, but I think the lyrics are really cool. I'm going to the Jay-Z concert with my best guy friend in November, and saw his performance on the VMA awards last week with Alicia Keys - AMAZING! I like how he says he's the new Sinatra. Do you think he just dreams about this stuff, or is sitting in traffic and is like 'yea - I think I am!' And you know what? I really don't think too many people would question him on this. He is a musical God. He has been "retired" for a few years now, and has produced 4 new albums snce then. Again...AMAZING. It just shows dedication. A person who has the passion behind what they do, no matter what it is, is sexy.

I have been at my new job for almost 3 weeks now, and it feels like I am doing the work of the entire team I was on at QuickArrow. But you know, I kinda feel like Jay-Z. I have that dedication to put my all into what I am doing. I feel pretty blessed to have found a job where the people I work with are nice, the environment is great, and the job itself is what I want to be doing. In today's economy not a lot of people can actually say they are doing what they want to be doing. A lot of people end up settling on a career path, which makes you fall into patterns and routines that you don't really like. Begin making choices that you want to make - I always have, and that's what makes me happy. Happiness is everything.

First Week Down...

I have completed my first week of work at my new job, and so far things have been great! I have begun to re-structure their website, set-up events for the fall to attend and sponsor, and look for opportunities for partnerships. There is a lot to be done on my end to grow the company where we want it to go, but I am ready for the challenge. I have a lot of training to get done over the next 2 weeks with the database, learning the medical industry, and getting the basics completed so that I can meet new clients and prospects. New beginnings are so exciting! Besides work, I'm loving the cooler weather, the rain we have seen in the Austin area, and the weekends where I get to spend time with friends and watch football. What a great start to a new season it has been!

Looking ahead...

I am starting my new job tomorrow as the Director of Marketing for the Foot Associates of Central Texas! I feel like it's the first day of school. I did a little Labor Day weekend shopping over the past few days, and bought myself a little gift for getting a job in a timely manner - an iphone. Totally loving it! ;) Next steps are to dive into my new job with full force, and have a fantastic week. We had our Yoga Bear event today, with little turnout, but will be having cancer survivor classes at Sundara every Saturday morning at 9am. I'm happy to see a balance of Yoga Bear, and being able to work within the medical industry. I have already been spreading the word about the company I will be working for, and networking to partner with yoga studios, shoe companies, etc for races, happy hours, and other ventures. I am very much looking forward to what the fall has in stored for me!

September: Cool Weather, Football & National Yoga Month!

It's officially nice outside! Living in Austin, Texas has always been a high for me, but this summer has been brutally hot. The lakes have reached a record low, and by just walking outside you could break a sweat. The past couple of days however have been really, really nice! I'm looking forward to this weekend - the first UT game, and a long three-day weekend for those of you who work ;) Monday is Labor Day, and I will be participating in the Free Day of Yoga in the afternoon at Sundara Yoga with Yoga Bear. We are hosting a therapy healing session from 2-3:15pm, and then I will be around town dropping off Yoga Bear info to various studios. We will hopefully be planning another small event with Sundara later in the month to show more support for the full month honoring yoga around the world. Check out Sundara's new schedule if you live in the North part of town. They are an amazing studio, and arrange their classes to accommodate their students at all times of the day. Their studio is really beautiful!

I also plan to be working soon - fingers crossed ;) I received my first job offer last Friday, and am still in the mix of interviewing in final rounds at a few companies I have a lot of interest in. Things are looking up - maybe it's that fall air? I hope so, I could certainly use a break from the heat. Looking forward to a fun fall season! Go Horns!