Post Break Up Glow Up
As Miss Florida Taylor Tyson said in her On-Stage Question, “Your setback is a set up for your comeback.” I knew I wanted to improve my social life, and grow personally, academically, and professionally.
A few months ago, I was in a rut. I unexpectedly broke up with my boyfriend at the time, and had to find a new place to live within a week. Part of me just wanted to go back to my parents’ home in Orlando because I started to feel lonely. However, I loved where I was working and did not want to leave my new career. My college and sorority friends lived a bit too far for me to hang out with them regularly. Little things like eating dinner and getting groceries was weird without company. I actually realized I started talking to myself a lot and I’d go through the people on my contact list uncertain if they actually had time to talk to me.
I spent one month in the corner of my room studying for the GRE, to later apply for a Masters Program. Part of me knew I should study more but the other part of me wanted to make new friends. I started volunteering more in hopes to find other like-minded people to hang out with. About a month after I took my GRE, I finally adapted to my new life and I love where I am now more than ever before.
- I took on the title of Miss Eco Earth Florida. I miss the pageant stage so much, and this is the same system that opened the door for me to compete internationally so I knew this would be a great opportunity
- Last week I was accepted into my Masters Program of choice, and I will be able to use the skills I learn to create better content for both my jobs and my own personal platforms
- I’ve been networking with some really amazing women I’ve admired from afar. I’m excited to see what projects we can bring to the South Florida community. I can do what I did in Orlando and grow it in Miami.
- I became a blogger for The Lady Code. I now have a stronger platform to share stories of incredible ladies. Before Lady Code, I considered doing a Women Crush Wednesday post here, but this opportunity is much better because I can reach a larger audience and create a bigger impact.
- I’ve gone out of my comfort zone to go out in Miami, and make friends with my friends’ friends. I’ve met some pretty cool people along the way and look forward to doing more.
- I work full-time, part-time, have a side hustle, and I’m planning out my studies for my Masters Degree. BUT miraculously, I’ve still had time to focus on my personal ventures and even go to the gym! My new favorite exercise though is going up 20 flights of stairs to my apartment. It’s very convenient and saves on the prep time. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I feel like I’m overwhelmed, but it’s been getting much better.
- I have my own credit card and I’m almost to the point where I’m not having my parents pay for anything. I’m finally starting to adult, and hopefully by next year I’m a financially responsible woman with my own certified business.
I feel like I’m bragging in this post, so I apologize to those who may read this and find it a bit obnoxious. But I’m extremely proud of where I’m going and at a much happier point in my life. I had to listen to self compassion audio books and make a vision board of how I wanted my future life to be and how I’d get there. And I can’t believe I did it!
This post was originally from misselizabethtran.wordpress.com and transferred over to Lashes and Sashes
