So what now? Writing the next chapter of my life story.

Starting a new phase of my life, no longer as a student, no longer as an athlete, but with a blank slate and a whole lot of opportunity.

With finishing the Next36 program and starting a new "schoolyear" where I am no longer heading back to school, comes a lack of structure that I am not used to. While it feels scary to look at my life path and know that I can choose to do anything, I know that most would look at this freedom and think "lucky".

We are creators

As a young child, I really loved arsty things. I loved getting my hands dirty and making art, playing piano, music, etc., but society never encouraged me to keep up my creative side because it's not a "viable career." Sometimes, I wonder what life might look like if I gave myself the space and time to channel my creativity. Sometimes I wonder what life might look like if I allowed the simple things to have a place in it. During this next chapter of my life, I'll be channeling my energy into creating a life that sets my heart on fire.

Following the semester system

Despite having graduated, I will be facing the next chapter of my life in 4-month increments. I will be goal setting, reflecting, and observing progress in periods that will allow me to hold myself accountable. 4 months is just long enough to put my head down, but not long enough to get lost with it down.

Heart on fire

My work will be in the things that light my heart on fire. I'll allow myself to stay curious, learn new things, master old things, and continue to nurture the part of me that's hungry to make a positive impact.

To my community of new grads and entrepreneurs,

We have the power to shape our lives. Sometimes, I just need to remind myself of that because life can get a little scary sometimes. And what's better, is we have each other to help make it into a reality.