These past few days, I’ve been filled with so much gratitude and love for life. After a much-needed restful winter, I’m shifting gears toward a busy spring—and I feel ready for it. In reflecting on the past few months, I had a simple yet powerful realization: I love my life!
It hasn’t always been this way. As I’ve alluded to in the past, I felt stuck and unhappy working in corporate. I was stressed, unfulfilled, and slowly becoming someone I didn’t envision. “What’s true, what we know to be true, will nag at us and haunt us.” Something inside me kept pulling me away, whispering that I was meant for something different—that I could pursue my passions and create the life I dreamed of. Now, I know that voice was my intuition. “Go where your heart leads. Your soul knows the way.”
It’s been two years since I left corporate, and oh, does time fly. In my first year, I had moments of doubt—pangs of fear that made me question my decision. But as I learned to trust myself, I began to feel an undeniable clarity. Now, every day feels like a blank canvas, full of inspiration and opportunities to build the life I want. When I take stock of how I spend my time, I realize that everything I do is something I choose to do. And if something no longer serves me? I have the freedom to let it go.
So, how do I spend my days?
First and foremost: running. It has always been a priority in my life (I even quit my job over this!). I make sure to carve out time to run about 30 miles a week. Beyond the health benefits, running has given me deep friendships and a supportive community. The people have kept me in the sport just as much as my love for running itself, and I feel incredibly grateful to be part of the SF running community.
Next, I dedicate a few days each week to personal development through classes at CCSF. This semester, I’m taking French Phonetics, Music Fundamentals, and Beginning Piano! These are all refreshers of sorts, but I hope to build on this foundation and take my music studies further. Because these classes happen in the middle of a weekday, I get to meet the most eclectic group of people—others who, like me, have the flexibility to pursue their interests.
My work, too, is flexible, allowing me to adjust my responsibilities based on the rhythm of my life. This past winter, I intentionally stepped back, prioritizing rest and reflection. But as spring approaches, I feel ready to take on more. I love this autonomy and control—it lends to a very sustainable work/life balance.
The rest of my days are filled with things that bring me joy: knitting, reading, writing, and a new addition—house projects! I also carve out intentional time with family every week. Despite living together, we lead very independent lives, so we make it a point to spend quality time together. My siblings and I have a weekly Friday lunch, which has become a cherished start to the weekend.
It feels surreal to be in a place where I love my life—like a dream I once hoped for, but never fully believed would come true. Sometimes, I have to pinch myself and remember—I’m doing it! I’m living it! That’s not to say I’m exactly where I want to be, but I love the journey I’m on and trust that I’ll find my way. ♡
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