Hi friends! Thank you for being here. It’s been over a year since my last post and so much of my life has changed. To be honest, I stepped away from social media because I felt overwhelmed by all the changes I was going through. Ten months ago, I made the big move back to the States, and let me tell you, adjusting to life here has been a wild ride. Although, I’ve grew up here, culture shock still hit me like a ton of bricks. So many aspects of life here felt strange. Sometimes, I still find myself missing my life in Spain, my friends, the community, freedom to be creative, and the ease to travel.
And if you thought moving back was enough drama, I decided to join the Navy. Talk about a plot twist! Adjusting to the working culture has been a challenge, and I’ve struggled to find a healthy balance between work and life. I came from a place where work was just one aspect of life, whereas now it feels like it consumes me. I realize I’ve been out of touch with how things operate here, but I’m discovering ways to adapt.
Despite the hurdles, life has been fun and incredibly rewarding, for which I am truly thankful. I’ve relocated to California, I have my lil family here, reconnected with my besties from my time in Hawaii, and I’m learning and re-learning so much about med surg nursing. I finally feel like I’m finding my footing. So, I’ve decided to prioritize the things that light me up. Dedicating time for my blog is my first step, next, I’ll be working on setting up my home pottery studio! I nearly lost my creative self for a while, but I’m working on finding her again.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by challenges in your life, remember that you’re not alone. It’s okay to feel sad, to take a break, or even to start anew. Thank you for sticking with me through this journey. Until next time, keep shining! 🌟
Welcome back! It sounds like you’ve been on quite the journey with all the changes you’ve experienced. Moving back to the States after time abroad can definitely be a tough adjustment, and I can only imagine how intense it must be to have transitioned into Navy life on top of that. It’s great to hear that, despite all the challenges, you’re finding your balance and rediscovering your creative passions like pottery—that’s such a fulfilling way to reconnect with yourself.
I really appreciate your honesty about the struggles of adapting and balancing work with life. It resonates a lot with me, especially as I’m also navigating a lot of new challenges with work and finding my own sense of stability. Your reminder that it’s okay to take breaks and start fresh is something we all need to hear more often.
Wishing you the best as you continue to settle in, and I can’t wait to see where your creative journey takes you next. Keep shining!
Life is but a journey, and no path is a straight line. It has twists, it has turns. But for you, it has adventures. They can look different than before, but an adventure non-the-less. It’s honestly crazy right. I’m so glad you’re finding your footing and having fun. Even bad experiences have positives. You know the saying “when life gives you lemons, make…”
Can’t wait to see what you write about next: travel? fashion? self-care? family? daily life?