Dream Big

Self-Evaluation/Reflection

Oh my oh my oh my, where do I even start, let alone ever have time to read or post on Tumblr? But it’s one of those rare occasions where I’ll spill my thoughts and feelings out to let everyone know what the fck I’m doing and how I am.

If ya’ll didn’t know, I work for Consolidated Graphics, a corporate printing company that manages 70 companies nationwide and my company, GSL Fine Lithographers, is one of them. I’m on a 3-year rotational program where every few months, i get put into a new dept and learn everything from scratch. By the end of that rotation, I would be expected to have the skill and knowledge to manage that dept. I just completed my Phase 1 in Production learning about shipping, mailing, bindery, folding machines, stitchers, letterpresses, cutters, pressroom, and prepwork. Currently in Phase 2 doing Accounting, BOOOORING. 

Sacramento has been an interesting yet self-fulfilling experience for me. I enjoy the solitude of living alone, starting a clean slate, meeting friends w/o any cultural clubs in hand, and being completely independent. I feel so grown up, paying my own rent,loans&bills, saving up for a new car, and yet still have time to have fun and do my thang.

On many occasions, I’ve reminisced of memorable and negative experiences and I’m starting to completely leave behind the Linda during college who always wanted to party, stay up late, dance&drink, and live the moment. I was definitely livin the YOLO life for a bit. 

But Sacramento slowed everything down for me and I’m actually accepting it. It was about time I put that side of me to rest. Dancing&drinking now comes and goes. When it happens, it happens. I still love to go out though but it’s never needed anymore. I’m currently in this phase where I’m reassessing the friends and family who have really been there for me and rekindle old friendships whom I’ve neglected in the past (even hang out with old friends from HS, even though HS was a bitter story)

Since being in Sac, I’ve been on this workout grind. I tried Crossfit, hot&bikram yoga, pole fitness dancing, boxing counts, and hoping to try hula&tahitian soon. Hip hop dancing isn’t a priority to me right now but I still value it close to my heart. I’ve been working out everyday to get stronger, toned, and get a flat stomach for once after years of half-assing. So far, so good. I feel healthier, my pants are getting loose, and my shirts from HS still fit!!

I’m also in the process of starting a new blog where I’ll post pictures of my outfits, food, beauty, and anything random that interests me. It’s something I always wanted to do but was so scared because I didn’t have the excessive wardrobe for it, but I’m making this blog for me and hopefully it’ll get me somewhere. (will post the link soon)

I’d like to say I’ve grown up, taken control of my life, make mature decisions, and be surrounded with positive energy. Who knows where my next chapter will take me but for now, Sacramento will do. (I’m so blessed to have a little saigon here. Viet heaven!)