Recently, I was checking out People magazine. So random, I know. There was an article with Matthew McConaughey where he shared 10 life changing moments. It got me to thinking about my own life. I started to think about those moments that completely turned my life upside down. There have definitely been MORE than 10. But I’ll start there.
Watching “A Different World” – This show was life changing for me. Every week, I got a preview into college life. I loved it. I knew I was going to college but watching “A Different World” made me know that college life was something I wanted. I couldn’t wait to get there.
Moving to Los Angeles – I was the same girl who always said I never even wanted to visit California because “the ground shakes”. After one visit, I was sold and moved here a few months later.
Moving to Los Angeles unemployed – Once I decided I would move to Los Angeles, I quit my job in local television and was determined to find a job once I arrived. Looking back, I know that was CRAZY! I’m happy it paid off though!
Alumni mixer – Once I settled in to life in Los Angeles, I got involved in my college alumni chapter. I attended a mixer at a restaurant one February night and met the man who would become my husband.
Birth of my son – Becoming a mom was a total life changing moment. There were all these questions of what do I do? How does this go?
Birth of my daughter – Going from a mom of one to two was a big deal. I wasn’t sure how I was going to split my heart in two. I didn’t want one child to get the short end of the stick. I was so nervous about being able to be enough for them both.
Paris – When my 30th birthday was approaching, I decided I wanted to do something big. I felt like it was a monumental age and I wanted to celebrate. So, I decided I wanted to turn 30 in Paris. My then boyfriend/now husband and I went together. That’s where he decided to pop the question. I am now completely obsessed with all things Parisian.
I do – Getting married was a life changer for all the reasons that it’s supposed to be. Before my husband, I couldn’t really see myself as a wife. I’d thought about it but with him I could SEE it.
Getting a job at the Style Network – Before moving here, I knew where I wanted to work. The Style Network. It was all about everything I loved. Fashion, aspirational living and beauty. I felt like it was a perfect fit. It took me two years of being in L.A. for that to become reality. It was a fabulous as I’d imagined it would be.
Oprah “Life You Want” weekend – My media pass was approved and I’ll be headed there this weekend. Everyone I know who’s been have only had two words to say “life changing”. I am so looking forward to it. I’ll be taking notes so I can tell you all about it!
What moments have completely changed your life?
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Wow! What an awesome way to reflect on your life! It will take me awhile to ponder over mine but one of them would definitely when I started my blog. 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Cara of Stylish+Geek Blog recently posted…The Perfect Soft Pink Lip
The birth of my daughter definitely changed my life. It’s so much different now, and in a positive way.
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so many life changing moments! when i met my hubby, that’s the first one came to mind!
Ananda recently posted…Diy Botanical Ice Luminaries
Love this post! My life changing moments include studying abroad, my decision to leave law school for English grad school, getting married, and having my daughter. 🙂
Natalie recently posted…Living Like a Local at the Geneva Riverside
Good moments. My moments would be getting married, my daughter’s birth, having a stroke
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I loved reading this and it’s a great idea for a post. You have inspired me to think about my top 10 life changing moments! 🙂
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Yay! Glad you enjoyed it.
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You’ve have some pretty amazing life changing moments!! I am going to stop to think about mine right now 🙂
OH and have a great weekend!! I can’t wait to hear all about it!!
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Such wonderful life changing moments, I will be turning 30 in 3 years I want to celebrate it somewhere new like south korea or australia
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that sounds like a great life so far. 🙂 moving to LA definitely changed me too..
estherjulee recently posted…Pawn Stars Gold and Silver Pawn Shop Las Vegas
I definitely started thinking about my life changing moments. It’s funny that you may only realize they were life changing as you reflect back on them.
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Such an amazing timeline! It’s so great to write these out sometimes! Congrats on the job at the Style Network. Thats so cool. You look like life has treated you well. Sending love for the future.
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This is an awesome post! And something so great just to think about and be thankful for!
Great post! The birth of my girls were both such life changing moments:)
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I love your list – you have had so many huge, wonderful moments! Congratulations on building such a beautiful life 🙂
Love that you went to Paris to celebrate your birthday then he popped the question! SO romantic! Great post!
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wow, this is really cool. You have had some amazing experiences. That was really brave to move to LA without a job! That is great that it all worked out though. I have always wanted to work in that type of field. Congrats to you!!
Amazing post! I love seeing where life has been taking you <3
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Moving from N.Y. to Maryland was the beginning of just about all of my life changing moments. When I moved here I met my husband, got married, and gave birth to our two children.
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What a thoughtful, sweet life changing post! So beautifully written! <3
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You’re very lucky 🙂 And I wish you more luck, thanks for your post I’ll do something similar 🙂 10 things which change my life, all you wrote is so cute 🙂
I moved country with 800€ in my bank account and no job lined up. I’m still struggling six months later, but somehow have survived this long, which is a bit baffling to think sometimes.
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I literally just told my husband that for m 40th birthday, I wanted to celebrate in Paris! I’m glad you had the opportunity to bring in your 30th in style like that. I say go big or go home.
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♫ It’s a different world… than where you come from! ♫ Loved that show!!
Can’t wait to hear about your Oprah weekend! I am extremely jealous!
Great post and what an amazing way to look back and reflect on what has truly been important in your life! I want to do this too!
Joanna Sormunen recently posted…Salmon soup – Are you a traditionalist or do you enjoy experimenting?
This is a great idea. I love it. Something I may have to do myself. It really gets you to sit down and think about things.
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Looking back, those with many life chaging moments are the happiest people because they found something to change their life.
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What a great idea for a blog post – I loved reading through all of your moments! 🙂 I can totally relate – we just had our 2nd baby boy in October and I was so worried about how I could possibly love another child so much, but you just DO! You grow another heart, I swear <3
What a fun idea! Thinking I will have to map out a post like this.
Lani @ Life Anchored recently posted…40 Weeks: Documenting Each Week of Pregnancy
i love this idea!!! I may have to do it too 🙂 (with credit to you!)
Gosh I’m super emotional and this just made me even more emotional. How beautiful it is to reflect on your life and share your life changing moments. Love this.