So much has happened this year. I successfully passed my first year of uni and got promoted to the second year. I went to my first ever music festival, Liverpool Soundcity. This was also my first proper professional experience as I was sent by my uni, BIMM London to write about it. Last February, I was sent to Abbey Road Studios and had the best time walking in the footsteps of some the best musicians to grace our world.
Needless to mention, I went to many gigs, some of which I reviewed over on my new website. This is something I also started in 2017 and serves as my professional portfolio. Oh, I even made business cards! And how can I forget... I experienced snow for the first time EVER!2017 had many first time moments for me. Aside from the music festival, I did some professional journalism work and voted in my first ever Referendum back home. I also gave out my first ever presentation at uni, giving me a lot of confidence as I surprisingly enjoy giving them.
Before I get into confidence, I want to write down some of the less happy moments from 2017. Trump took office back in January - that wasn't good. For me personally, however, I had to say goodbye to my first ever flat in London. I was very happy to leave yet sad at the same time. It was a tiny flat yet was home, and saw me grow from a scared 20-year-old living in a foreign country for the first time, to a happy individual knowing exactly what she's doing.
The summer was probably the most stressful time of my life. I didn't have a home for almost two months so I was living on my kind friends' sofa whilst being rejected by numerous landlords. I moved further out of the city so moving was both physically and emotionally painful. However, I now get to live with two of my best friends in a nice flat and I feel more settled than ever.
But it wasn't only my flat I had to say goodbye to. In May I left my 4-year-old job for an unexpected opportunity. I never thought that sending an application for my new job would be successful. Nevertheless, I knew I had to get out of my comfort zone and try something new. It was truly the end of an era.
I cannot say much about my new job except that it makes me incredibly happy. I work with fantastic people and I experience numerous 'pinch me' moments. It was the best decision I could do for my mental health and for that I'm proud. I'm also proud of myself as I never thought I could get such a job. It truly puts me out of my comfort zone and I sometimes finish a shift and I am in awe of myself. If only 10-year-old me knew such confidence existed within me.
And friends, with that I bring this blog post to an end. I guess in a nutshell 2017 was a year of growth and improving on my confidence. What a tool to have.
I wish you nothing more than happiness and health for 2018. I'm excited for what's to come. All I know is that I'm going to work incredibly hard and make the most of this funny thing called life.
Until next post,
Maria x
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