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Utah Youth Advocate Leadership Committee (Marketing Experience)

YESTERDAY AFTERNOON--- I had an opportunity to be involved with creating a brand new logo for this committee and it was truly an experience to remember. I enjoyed getting to participate in the creative process of what it would look like and talk about a meeting that should have only lasted for an hour turned into almost two!!! It was definitely exciting to share this experience with two of the most amazing people in my life and listening to their ideas about what it needed to look like-- was such a delight for me!! I don't have much information to share about this right now but please stay tuned for updates and stories to come down the road--(which may not happen for some time and I'll try to be patient as much as I can!!!)

So Many Laughs

One of the many things that I've enjoyed about this committee-- is getting to work alongside my own peers who have inspired me to see the good in life and not be afraid to share my opinion. I know that it is not typically something I hide away from at all-- but rarely do I ever feel comfortable telling any person I talk to about how I deeply feel inside about something that needs to be taken care of. It was a real treat for me to not only take this assignment to heart, but to have a little bit of extra fun along the way if ya know what I mean?? We enjoyed getting to make each other laugh pretty hard while trying to have a discussion about what the upcoming and new brochure will look like,  while we try to reach out to youth with disabilities about our NINJA Conference!!! It has been repeated from me so many times, but I have loved being a part of the event for six years and the many new opportunities that are in front of me--- never would have happened if I had not joined in on this conference when I did.

Favorite Highlight

I have only met this cute little bunny friend of mine through various Zoom calls on the computer and not ever in person-- but let me tell you this: He definitely is in for a treat once we get a chance to see each other and quite frankly I am anxious to spend time with him if that ever happens!! He is such an adorable bunny with legitimate talents that I cannot wait to see for myself... but as you can imagine, I am such a fan of him more than words could ever say. His name is Curtis and let me tell you that just seeing him asleep yesterday warmed my heart so much---(which if you must know completely made my heart melt.) His incredibly sweet owner quietly mentioned to him as he was sleeping my name & that I love him so much!!! My Goodness--- I have nothing more than just absolute unconditional love for him and it is not a complete understatement if you ask me!!! 

Calmed Down

Conclusion:

As I've posted countless entries about how much this year has affected me, there has come a point in my life where I need to leave it all in the past. I have not enjoyed being in the situation that our world is faced up against throughout these last couple of months and other times- it has left me not having a clue about what to do next. This quote has certainly never rung more true inside my heart than it does now because of how I've made myself feel over the last couple weeks, but also realizing that I cannot predict when things with our invisible enemy will die itself away. 

I have contemplated many times about the perception of how my attitude has changed over time and remembering that there is not much of anything I can do to turn this back to where it came from. It is obvious my life has not been the same like it was this time last year and having a lot of legitimate and wonderful events that I'd prepare to get excited for, but due to the circumstances we are still in--I will have to wait up and see what happens after this craziness is all behind us one million percent. #StayTunedForNextYearUpdatesAboutThis

I am hopeful this time next year we are in a much different place and can look forward into a lot more social activity. I have legitimately liked being able to join with my friends on virtual calls but also w/ the perspective that it is easier to be a part of things than isolate yourself somewhere. I'd never want to make a complete fool of myself because I was too scared about being able to face someone again, which is only a major reason as to why I made the choice to stick with it. I know it is what needed to happen for me and especially with how I didn't want to be consistently told about boundaries when I have had to deal with restrictions like they are. 

If there is one lesson that I've learned from 2020 so far... (Read the quote above and contemplate on how it can be used in your own life!!!) I'm not just here to admit that it has more to do with the crazy pandemic stuff going on, but also realizing I cannot do much about it other than try to move forward in hopes for a better outcome when it is all over with. 

Free Write

Utah Statewide Independent Living Council (Membership Update)

I've not necessarily made it onto this council quite yet--expect for the one assignment that is left to complete is the resume for my application and hope to make a good impression. I know it does not seem like too much right now after everything that it has taken me to reach this point---but I am so grateful for any chance that I cannot pass up and leave an imprint on the hearts of everyone I'll get a chance to meet. I am excited for this amazing new opportunity of a lifetime and getting to learn lots of new leadership skills from such remarkable individuals who are committed to making our lives a reality in more ways than I could ever begin to put into words. It has been on my mind to be one of the members of this council for some time and until this year came around---I never let the thought leave my mind for even a second. I am truly gonna leave this decision in the hands of those who are going to make the choice and hopefully it will be what is best for everybody involved. I cannot wait for those endless blog posts about my experiences with this council to be shared on here and getting myself out of my comfort zone---to impact other peoples lives. It is definitely gonna be an adventure for me to taken on come next month at some point when the decision gets finalized, but I certainly do know everything will just simply work out for the best and hope that I am not disappointed no matter how things end up being like for whoever the council recommends to have a spot on their committee. I have been a part of this non profit organization for six years now and cannot wait to know what it will be like as I move forward with this next step in my life, to find out a little bit more about what I can do to make sure people with disabilities are being treated like everyone else in this world. I have to keep it in perspective that whatever ends up happening from this-- I will have given it my best shot and know that I was able to make a good impression in some way. Stay tuned for updates to come!!!