Why I’m Thankful

Let’s be real: there is more being said about thankfulness written on the day before and the day of Thanksgiving than there is at any other time. So, since it’s the day AFTER Thanksgiving, I want to take the opportunity to practice being thankful year-round.

My undergraduate education was focused in accounting and finance, yet I had a hard time finding a job when the financial crisis hit and I was finished with my studies in 2009. I had no type of experience in marketing, yet I was given a job in that field at a time when I needed it. And I grew from that experience.

While the market-research job gave me the opportunity to grow some professionally, it had a limited number of hours available, so I still had some time to try and develop. And despite my lack of experience in practicing yoga, I was given the opportunity to participate in a 200 hour certification class, and ultimately work as a teacher. And while that opportunity was a short one and one that I do not intend to go back to, I have taken many of the lessons learned from that area of life with me.

Then the opportunity to Baylor came forward. MBA opportunities like this one are very difficult to come by, especially given the fact that I had only had about 2 years of work experience. Yet, the admittance staff saw enough in my to give me the opportunity to come here, and even gave me the opportunity to gain a part-time income  through blogging and through teacher assisting. I

Through the Baylor experience, thanks in huge part to the strong, service-oriented faculty here, I’ve gained the opportunity to re-enter the corporate level on a new career track, and one that looks to provide me with a literal world full of opportunities to grow, both as a person and as a professional. As the country continues into a questionable economic forecast, I will have the chance to find a sense of security through my new occupation.

And throughout this time, I’ve continued to have the support of a close-knit, wise family, as well as the encouragement from great friends, both old and new. These long-lasting bonds are something that not everyone has, so I’m incredibly thankful to have this type of support network in place as life continues to develop.

Thanksgiving comes and goes, but a true attitude of being thankful doesn’t have to stop once the holidays finish. I will continue to start my days with a thankful mindset for all that I’ve been blessed with. I can only hope that others will do the same.