Now that the conservatory is back in session and our first show is almost upon us, I can’t help but have all the old back-to-school excitement. And even though San Francisco is just now starting to have warmer days, there is a crispness to the nights and a slight chill in the air that means the season is about to change.
This time of year, for me, has always been about goal setting: will I move this year? Start a new project? Run a race? Meet someone who will change my life? What do I want to accomplish? In college I used to set goals in categories: academic, social, physical, etc. and it’s actually still a good idea!
So far, I’ve decided my fall goals are to increase my half marathon training, start freelance writing (a little scary!) and re-read my favorite book, Jane Eyre.
What do you want to do this new school year? I’d love to know!
PS – this week is all about going back to school, grown-up style! I’m so excited to share – this week is going to be good!
This image was sourced from Pinterest, right here.
It’s interesting that you posted this, because I’ve actually started organizing my personal projects and to-do’s into ‘semester lists’ (which I will share on Hits And Fits soon). Basically, I realized the school schedule always really appealed to me, so I will pursue and try new things for a semester (i.e., playing trumpet), and then re-evaluate at the end and see if I want to carry it over into a second semester, where I also have new projects planned. All this to say, your sentiment about goal-setting resonated with me 🙂
– Ava
PS: What is your role with ACT? I’m curious 🙂
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It totally works, doesn’t it? There’s something about the school schedule that you can’t shake, no matter how old you are.
I work in development – fundraising, event planning, writing, etc. It’s pretty fun! Do you work in SF as well?
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Um, this is so weird, but I also work in development! I work at a development consulting firm for nonprofits based here in Los Angeles. Been doing it for 3 years (used to be a lawyer) and I love it! I’m originally from SF, so maybe the next time I’m up there for a visit we should get together for coffee. Sounds like we have more than just our love of fashion in common 🙂
– Ava
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What a strange coincidence! I’d love to have coffee the next time you’re here – it would be so great to meet in person!
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