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I logged in because I thought it might be fun to do my annual "Year in Review" post. I was shocked to discover that my LAST entry was in January. Really? Where the hell did this year go?
Well, without livejournal posts to base my review of 2010 on, I will just have to reflect. My strength was definitely tested in 2010 and I think I faired rather well. I moved a total of 3 times; went through 3 jobs and a promotion; and had my first relationship. Here I am, a day before my 24th birthday and I am feeling very fortunate. I'm fortunate to have the friends and family in my life that I do. I'm also fortunate that my career is starting to take off. 2010 was laced with disappointment, sure, but I had many, many occasions for joy as well.
My facebook status-updating is to blame for my absense at livejournal. That being the case, none of what I'm about to write here will be news to anyone because my statuses have been mini-news-bulletins. However, I intended to reflect with this blog so onward ho!
I. Hate. Moving. It was exciting when I was moving to college but if I have to pack up one more box...
I left Vancouver because of financial friction and moved to Hilsboro, OR -- 30 mins outside of Portland. I was there for 2 months before I couldn't handle the commute, stress, and continued financial burden so I opted to be homeless for the month of August. It was during this time that I relied heavily on the support of my friends and I thank them for all of the couches! In September, Amanda and I moved into a beautiful and brand new apartment in downtown Portland. We are very happy here! We're sharing a 1-bedroom and she has the bedroom. I am using the living room as a studio, which being homeless prepared me for. We're slowly furnishing the place (because I gave pretty much EVERYTHING I owned away when I left Hilsboro) and, because of our opposite schedules, aren't really annoying each other. At least, that's what she tells me ;)
I'm still working with Shelton's guard and I love every minute of it! I'd like to find a program in Portland to work with so that might be a goal for 2011. Until then, I'm proud of our kiddos and driving 2 hours a few times a month isn't the worst thing in the world. It gives me an excuse to see the parents -- who are ALONE with all of the kids out of the house!
Jobs I will not be adding to my resume from 2010:
-McDonald's in Vancouver (approx 2 months; quit because of a better 2nd job opportunity, see below)
-The Regency Apartments (approx 2 months; ....left (because they made me) due to...fine, I was late)
-Old Navy (approx 2 weeks; quit because I got a promotion)
Job I will definitely highlight my resume with:
-The Hyatt Place of Portland where I was a lead member through the opening process and am presently an Assistant General Manager. I finally made it! in September 2008, this job was offered to me and, after leaving school, moving to a new state, and changing my entire life....I have made it. It feels really good to have my career begin :)
I won't dwell on the boyfriend thing as it is still pretty fresh. But I'm okay. I'm okay and life goes on.
"In 2010, I'd like to upgrade my life and have a nice phone, a nice car, at least one of my books completely written and seeking publishing, and not to be livng paycheck to paycheck." This was a quote from a livejournal entry in January. Well, I have accomplished all of those (though, some may debate how "nice" Vicki is; I'm just proud to say that I can hear the ocean in my car) with the exception of finishing my book. But, as you can see, 2010 was a busy year! Now that I'll have more time to focus on me, I may take a second stab at it in 2011.
Goals for 2011? Well, I want to have a great attitude, be the best manager I can be, and take care of some of that debt I've racked up! 2011 will be a year of professionalism.
Last year, I said "F off 2009, bring on 2010." This year, I'll raise a glass to 2010, grin and wait for the new adventure to take off!
Well, without livejournal posts to base my review of 2010 on, I will just have to reflect. My strength was definitely tested in 2010 and I think I faired rather well. I moved a total of 3 times; went through 3 jobs and a promotion; and had my first relationship. Here I am, a day before my 24th birthday and I am feeling very fortunate. I'm fortunate to have the friends and family in my life that I do. I'm also fortunate that my career is starting to take off. 2010 was laced with disappointment, sure, but I had many, many occasions for joy as well.
My facebook status-updating is to blame for my absense at livejournal. That being the case, none of what I'm about to write here will be news to anyone because my statuses have been mini-news-bulletins. However, I intended to reflect with this blog so onward ho!
I. Hate. Moving. It was exciting when I was moving to college but if I have to pack up one more box...
I left Vancouver because of financial friction and moved to Hilsboro, OR -- 30 mins outside of Portland. I was there for 2 months before I couldn't handle the commute, stress, and continued financial burden so I opted to be homeless for the month of August. It was during this time that I relied heavily on the support of my friends and I thank them for all of the couches! In September, Amanda and I moved into a beautiful and brand new apartment in downtown Portland. We are very happy here! We're sharing a 1-bedroom and she has the bedroom. I am using the living room as a studio, which being homeless prepared me for. We're slowly furnishing the place (because I gave pretty much EVERYTHING I owned away when I left Hilsboro) and, because of our opposite schedules, aren't really annoying each other. At least, that's what she tells me ;)
I'm still working with Shelton's guard and I love every minute of it! I'd like to find a program in Portland to work with so that might be a goal for 2011. Until then, I'm proud of our kiddos and driving 2 hours a few times a month isn't the worst thing in the world. It gives me an excuse to see the parents -- who are ALONE with all of the kids out of the house!
Jobs I will not be adding to my resume from 2010:
-McDonald's in Vancouver (approx 2 months; quit because of a better 2nd job opportunity, see below)
-The Regency Apartments (approx 2 months; ....left (because they made me) due to...fine, I was late)
-Old Navy (approx 2 weeks; quit because I got a promotion)
Job I will definitely highlight my resume with:
-The Hyatt Place of Portland where I was a lead member through the opening process and am presently an Assistant General Manager. I finally made it! in September 2008, this job was offered to me and, after leaving school, moving to a new state, and changing my entire life....I have made it. It feels really good to have my career begin :)
I won't dwell on the boyfriend thing as it is still pretty fresh. But I'm okay. I'm okay and life goes on.
"In 2010, I'd like to upgrade my life and have a nice phone, a nice car, at least one of my books completely written and seeking publishing, and not to be livng paycheck to paycheck." This was a quote from a livejournal entry in January. Well, I have accomplished all of those (though, some may debate how "nice" Vicki is; I'm just proud to say that I can hear the ocean in my car) with the exception of finishing my book. But, as you can see, 2010 was a busy year! Now that I'll have more time to focus on me, I may take a second stab at it in 2011.
Goals for 2011? Well, I want to have a great attitude, be the best manager I can be, and take care of some of that debt I've racked up! 2011 will be a year of professionalism.
Last year, I said "F off 2009, bring on 2010." This year, I'll raise a glass to 2010, grin and wait for the new adventure to take off!