Workday Wisdom and Life Lately in Photos - 5 Words or Less

Life has been crazy in the good kind of way lately. Remember this post on slowing down? Well, I hit the nail on the head, and that isn't happening anytime soon. This space has been neglected lately, but I'm not apologizing. Sometimes, when the tasks out-number the time, it's important to prioritize the things you can logically accomplish- and put items that can go on the back burner- on the back burner non-apologetically.

I've been preparing for a big meeting that happened yesterday afternoon. And by big, I mean B-I-G. It went well, and I happy to say we are moving forward with a B-I-G project. What I can say for now (as this remains semi-confidential at the moment)- is that hard work pays off. I am more professionally satisfied today (4 and 1/2 years) into my big-girl job than I was when I first started. It takes some time to sit back, re-evaluate and really listen to what type of work speaks to you.

My advice to those just starting out:  do your very best always.

• Be polite to everyone without exception-always. you might never know in which capacity you might need their help. 
• Do your very best at every little thing-always. what you might consider to be a minimal task, might be a big deal to someone else. 
• Cross your t's and dot your i's- always. professionalism is always important. run that quick, five-second spell check before you send off an email. I'm much more inclined to take someone seriously if they don't have misspellings or grammar mistakes in the body of their email. 
•  Be professional-always. even in the break-room. dress appropriately, speak and act appropriately- always. I would rather have someone judge me based on my work, than a conversation gone awry in the break-room.
• Work hard-always. you don't get ahead without hard work. period. there will be long hours and tasks you might not always want to do. nothing should be beneath you, because everyone has to start somewhere. do your best at every little thing and people will take notice. 

That being said, as I start off my 28th year (my birthday was Sunday), I feel so incredibly thankful and hopeful for the year ahead. If it's anything like 27, we are in for quite the ride. I'm looking forward to making more memories this year ahead. Thank you all for the birthday wishes and the celebrations. I feel loved and my heart is so full! 

Krob's first time kayaking:

Picture with the fake Orbit:

First Baylor game this season:

Sawyer supports the Baylor Bears: 

LOVE my Barrington Baylor crossbody:

Sweet snuggles with my puppydog: 

Birthday cabana at Hotel Galvez:

Birthday friends: 

Birthday Kendra Scott bling: 

Our view from Hotel Galvez: 

Birthday brunch decorations: