The Sky's the Limit :: Really It Is

As kids we have always heard that phrase and others like it. "Shoot for the moon", "You can do anything", "Think outside the box". I think my generation especially does not feel any restraints as to what we can accomplish. This can be a positive thing, but as a twenty-four year old, who just completed a two year fellowship obtaining her MBA and is now in search of "the job", these thoughts seem way too vague.

So... I decided to make a list (you know how I love lists) of the things that I do want:
I want to accomplish great things in my life and be proud of the work that I do.
I want to enjoy working everyday and build new relationships.
I want to be creative and not be limited by uncertainty.
I want to be challenged and grow in each new adventure.
I want to work with a team of individuals that strive for excellence not only in word but in deed.
I want to be true to who I am, never faltering from my core, but always learning.
I want to be transparent, so everyone will know what you see is what you get (just to add another cliche...).
I want to add excitement to the world and find awe in the little things.
I want to laugh at life and be surrounded by those that are continuously optimistic!
I want to be passionate about the place that I am working at.
I want to serve God in all I do and honor Him by using the gifts that he has given me.

I am committed to this list. I do not think that it is all encompassing and I am sure that I will think of other things to add to it. As I search for a job, I will not compromise these desires. I have been honored by the experiences that I have had in the past and know that there are more to come in the future.

What are some of the things that you want in life? It feels good to write it down!

A phase of life is finished...

Today is my last day in Arkansas. I can't believe that my life here is almost over... I have had such a great time with friends these last several days! I have felt so much love and support it is incredible. So the only sad part is, everything we did I took my camera... but didn't take any pictures! haha... so you will just have to trust me! Here are some pictures from our morning so far...

Love these girls! (said with an Arkansas accent).

For old times sake... this never gets old...

Yep... like I said... never gets old.

The HAM'S MEGABUNCH!

Complete Rest

I am laying in bed exhausted, but sleep does not come. I have just been out at Greystone Estate for two days for our Ethical Leadership Summit. I always learn new things whenever I am coordinating one of these events, mostly because the different participants that come always bring such unique discussion. But it wasn't the participants, the topics at ELS, or the discussion that made an impact on me this time (although I always find something to take away with me). It was the fact that an almost broken relationship is now on the mend, all while we were hosting 12 CEOs and senior leaders in an intense 2-day session. I know now the caliber of leader that I work with at The Soderquist Center.

Pros and Cons

Wow... job search is interesting... I know that is a very vague description, but that is really the only thing I have to describe it with.

It is full of:
ups and downs
pros and cons
questions and some answers, very few, but some
certainty and uncertainty
waiting and praying
known and unknown
good and bad
exciting and exhausting

For a typically even-keeled person this is probably the most "drama" I have been through in a long time! I am so thankful to be surrounded by amazing family and friends that are giving support, wisdom, love, prayer and laughter during this time.

It just seems like one thing after the next keeps happening. I am thankful that things keep happening, but I just want to have things figured out by now. But I don't so I keep trusting, walking, resting, moving, looking, to that next step.

This is broken

Hilarious video about marketers/marketing.

Governor's Cup

Well, our team went down to Little Rock today to find out if we got first, second or third. It is bittersweet, but we did not place today. I am very thankful for everything that I have learned going through this process, but I am also so thankful to be done working on the business plan as well. It was a lot of hard work and it is so nice to have some more time on my hands. If you want to see some pictures from today you can go here.

On another note. Job stuff. I am currently staying at The Soderquist Center through May and then I am still looking for that next opportunity. God has just been really showing me that he is in control of the whole situation and knows exactly where I need to be at. Although there have been many awkward interviews and conversations with people... phew, those interviews just exhaust me!

I think my newest obsession is Survivor! I would love to be on the show one day... I don't know if I can pull of all the secrecy and backstabbing, but I would love to be physically and mentally challenged like they are! go ahead, laugh it up.

Oh and let me tell you about an embarrassing moment at work the other day. The story starts back in November 2008 when I went to NYC with two co-workers... well one was my boss... anyways. We were flying in over the city and I looked out the window and asked "what body of water are we flying over?" IMMEDIATELY, I wished that I could just hit rewind or suck those words right back in, but they were out and it was too late! I have been teased all the time about this (probably deserved), but to top it off on Monday, The Center had a farewell/celebration for the graduating Soderquist Fellows (me) and one of my gifts, from prior mentioned boss, was a plastic Walmart placemat of the the world with all the oceans and continents correctly labeled! Now I just need one of all the states... really need to work on the geography... of the U.S. that is...

My favorite Poses

Here are a few of my favorite poses in Yoga.


Child's Pose - I can get really grounded and feel very humble.

Half Moon - I love how open you can get!

Tree Stand - Really stretches my bad and tests my balance which feels great!

The Dancer - Love the stretch and strength in my legs.

Well there you go. You should try some of these, they feel incredible! warm up first though...