Today is my last “day” in Sacramento before I only visit to get my apartment in order. I have loaded my SUV with my bed frame, 4 tubs of kitchen and closet stuff, and all of my wall decor. It feels like the end of an era, but I am so excited for my next adventure. I already posted a moving update, but today I feel like I am moving forward completely, and not just moving to a new space.

I got a notification this morning that all of the schools that I taught at are officially doing distanced learning in the Fall which means that I am no longer employed during this time. I am truly excited to be done with this part of my life, teaching was never meant for me and the sooner I accept that, the sooner I can move onward.

I have started exercising a bit more because not fitting into any of my jeans has been a huge wake up call that I am in desperate need of a physical change. Gaining weight is not a horrible thing, nor does it make me less attractive, but I feel worse knowing that I didn’t take the best care of myself and these are the consequences. I will be going back to my no bread and no potato diet which is effective and makes me feel way better, and I am returning to the ocean where I can do my morning beach walks and workouts.

I am also looking at getting my BA in Business. This is something I never in a million years ever thought I would do, but here I am looking at the opportunities. I especially want to do a year abroad in London where I can do an internship and gain even more experience while also getting my degree done quicker. I need a more permanent change that can actually result in success later down the road. I am looking at marketing and a lot of my dream jobs with dream companies need at least 3 years experience before they will even consider me, so why not have an adventure in the process.

For the rest of this year, my goal is to save money and study my butt off, two things that I am pretty accomplished at. While I cannot get an amazing high paying job, I can at least do Door Dash and side jobs to pay off my debt (so close) and pay bills. Honestly, if I were to do Door Dash 5 days a week for 4 months, I would be sitting pretty, but I would feel absolutely awful. I need to set up passive incomes (thanks Brit!), and I will also start focusing on my goals. Long term needs to be the focus, especially during these chaotic times.

I feel really hopeful and determined for the future. Things will be better, but miracles don’t just happen, you have to work for them.