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Today marks the beginning of my (more than) two week vacation.  I'll be back home in Nashville and I don't think I could be any more excited.  Okay, maybe if it was like Paris or something..but even then..  It also marks the beginning of my two week "break" from the blog.  Besides a couple outfit posts and unless I get crazy inspired or really bored, I'll see y'all in 2016.

2015 has been a crazy one.  It definitely has had its ups and its downs.  I made probably one of the biggest decisions of my life, so far.  I quit my job in Nashville and moved to D.C. to begin a Masters program.  Sometimes I feel like it isn't real life.  Like I'm on some sort of extended vacation in D.C., but I have to work.  When reality hits, I feel really proud of myself for taking the plunge and actually moving away from home.  However, leaving my friends and family has been the hardest thing; harder than I thought.  Even after 7 months, I still feel guilty for leaving my Nana and still feel guilty for moving my dog.  But at the same time, I wouldn't change my decision.  A huge upside is that I've made some great friends in D.C., like life-long friends and that is so important to me.  Also, school has been awesome (weird, right?).  I feel like I'm part of a motivated, young, professional community again and I really missed that comradery from the last place I worked.   Speaking of work, the one major downside of 2015 has been my current job.  It's been really tough working somewhere where I don't have any friends.  I'm used to being surrounded by a lot of people, everyone working together, collaborating on projects; ya know..the whole teamwork thing..and this is the complete opposite.  There are a whole lot of other things that go into it, but that's a different post for a different day..a novel, really.

All around, this year has been a great year for The Black Blazer.  I've kept it up despite the move and school and work..whew.  I did have to cut back a little on the posting; I can only do so much ;)  Despite cutting back, I've met an amazing group of girls through my blog and have been able to collaborate with some great brands and work with some amazing photographers.  I also think my style has evolved a little.  I've come to realize that neutrals are my friends; prints and bold colors don't really do it for me anymore.  I've also come to realize that I'm a sucker for the classics.  I'll splurge on a good cashmere sweater and skimp on a trendy boot.  Maybe that's a product of becoming older, but I'm excited to see what posts I come up with in 2016 and will try my hardest to start posting more outfits.

I haven't really set any hard and fast resolutions or goals for 2016, except for to be happy about my job..whatever that means.  Other than that, I want to continue doing well in school, continue cultivating the friendships I've made, and continue working on and improving my blog.  Oh and lose 3 lbs ;)

Here's to 2016..see you soon!

2 comments

  1. This is a great post, Laura...a move like that has so many factors, and I can't imagine what it's like (esp. the triple combo of new school + new job + new city). I for one am also so glad you moved to DC because it's been so great getting to know you! Can't wait for many more adventures to come :) See ya at the airport hehe. xox

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