Monday Musings

Lately, my mind's been needing down time where all I want to do at the end of a long work day is sink into a few good tunes and just be.  As someone who moves 180 miles a minute at work and gets tired of hearing the sound of her own voice, this has become the best way to unwind.  Even if it's in my little makeshift corner office on Chestnut, on the golf course at my grandparent's bench soaking in the South Bay sunset, or most recently, at the Palace, it's been good for the soul.  

I can't believe June is already coming to an end and as I reflect on the front half of this year, my heart is happy about what I've achieved professionally and the risk I took personally with the blog.  To put myself in a vulnerable place, whether it's talking about a struggle with being confident with who you are to being a brave boss standing out in the desert heat in sequins... 2017, you've been good to me.  ​This year has also solidified my obsession with office supplies and my love/hate relationship with Paper Source.  To my new marble print file folders, you are to die for and fit right into this furry and palm print heaven I've created on Chestnut.    ​

There is a big Father of the Bride moment happening in my family this year, so it's been important to stop and remember to take it all in. Slowly, the 30, Flirty & Thriving TC has realized these are memories you don't get back, so jump in.  Don't spend hours over analyzing every little move you make, otherwise you are too slow and miss out.  I admit, advice I need to play on repeat as someone who dwells on the small stuff and overthinks everything, thanks to the Virgo in me.  I've learned if you do, you spend the next few days thinking back to what could have been instead of focusing on what's in front of you.  Although, I catch myself reverting back to the worry wart inside who gets nervous and tongue tied; for the most part I've been braver in just going for things.  The boss babe running wild @ HQ has never had a problem being shy so channeling that sassy spirit has been Goal #1.  And even though I can't help but be my toughest critic, the mini TC inside pushes me to be better, more strategic in the office and also more aware of what I want in the times I am just a balayaged babe strolling Chestnut Street.   

The true test, continuing this project of sharing things I love, am inspired by and more importantly, musings I have become more open to write about for those who are following.

And now to a Marina girl's favorite pastime and a habit I thought I would forever quit... time to sink into the Bachelorette.

xoxo,
​TC