Jan: Volunteered to take over a key project for the company (that was about to die), presented it to executive leaders and gained their support. Updated for the whole month the design of Hold that Thought. Got the news that my role was being evaluated for a scope expansion.
Feb: Had to put Buba under for a dental procedure and spent the most terrifying 8-hours of the year waiting to hear back from the vet. The thought of something happening to him was terrifying. Partnered with a group of intelligent consultants to evaluate the project feasibility in a deeper level. Realized how attracted I’m to intelligent people.
Mar: Received the #BeLeaderAward, a recognition to top sustained performers in management levels. Finally paid an overdue visit to the ophthalmologist and started using glasses for reading, computer using and night driving.
Apr: Watched a virtual concert of one of my favorite artists and like always cried to some if his lyrics. Prioritized my peace of mind and decided to make the trip to get vaccinated abroad. Got thrown out the most beautiful and thoughtful 30-birthday brunch before departing for a month.
May: Turned 30, without any mental breakdowns! Got vaccinated (what a gain of peace of mind!). Spend the whole month in Utah intentionally living: doing a lot of walking, introspection, and hiking; which led me to conclude that I enjoy outdoors activities more than I thought. Came up to a bunch of realizations during that month.
Jun: Got my ears pierced under a years-ago promised that I still wanted a piercing by the time I turned 30, I was going to get it. Went back to in-person meetings after 15 months of virtual church meeting. Went through a major functional restructure at work, resulting into a change of reporting and an expanded LatAm scope.
Jul: After an ankle injury two years ago and a pandemic, signed back up in the gym and committed to showing up there for myself for the rest of the year. Got a job offered abroad and had to make a quick decision, choose myself despite the past narratives, the uncertainty and noise around myself. Reunited with my dad’s extended family after months of not seeing each other.
Aug: Reunited with Vero, one of my best friends, who came from Italy to visit; catch up with her like time and distance haven’t existed. Attended the opening of one of my best friends business, seeing people you care for growth is always joyful! Got interviewed for the job position as a mere prerequisite and met two of my future colleagues.
Sep: After months of putting together, finalized my new LatAm team restructure. Received the official job offer and pushed myself to negotiate it, which was successful. Took time off and visited Chicago, walked and biked my way through the city. Spend Mexican Independence Day celebration in Oaxaca (no better choice) and genuinely fell in love with the beauty and the magic vibe of the city. My house got flooded.
Oct: Started practicing pilates and loved it. Bought tickets for the US tour of one of my favorite artist in New York (a personal demonstration of embracing change). Went on a date with Gustavo. Met Gaby (my therapist) in person for the first time since I started seeing her and attended on of his retreats. Celebrated Halloween and the Day of Death, decorated the house and bought an insane amount of candy to give out, without much success.
Nov: Closed one of the most important contracts for the company. Got the news that my newest boss (Ion was moving to another role. Discover a new internal food place that suddenly became one of my favorite spots in Mexico City. Continued the tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving and took time to rethink my whole decision. After the break, let my team know that I was leaving and forced myself not to cry during the Zoom call.
Dec: Met my new Argentinian manager (my fourth manager within a year) and was happily surprised, which made me feel hopeful about this whole thing. Pushed myself to schedule and show up for my annual check up. For some days forgot about myself and focused on serving others. Had the worst Christmas celebration.
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