It doesn’t take long (when getting to know me), to figure out that I am quite the creature of habit. I know what I like. and I like what I like. (hey, if it ain’t broke – don’t fix it. Right?!) I typically get the same thing every time at my favorite restaurants because…well, I know I’ll like it. Plus, I usually end up craving it before I can even consider ordering something different. And once I get comfortable somewhere, whether that means getting situated in a new home or city or acclimated to a new environment or lifestyle, I like to stay put.  This home-body trait became extremely obvious to me after living the last five years in a seemingly constant state of change. It seemed like I moved from one place (and city!) to another about every six months.  Between school, holidays, breaks, and summer internships, I felt like I was always living in a temporary spot with a limited collection of clothes and other things. I’ve finally “graduated” from that part of my life and have entered the realm of adulthood, where things become predictable and relatively constant.  I no longer live a life segmented by semesters with summer breaks and christmas holidays (sad face!). And I have a feeling I won’t be moving anytime soon, either. Which should be so nice! Finally, all my things and clothes under ONE roof!

For those of you who haven’t been following along this past year, January 2013 marks the beginning of my “big girl” life in the corporate world. I started with orientation yesterday and will be training for the next two weeks. I’m not nervous about starting work; I’m actually excited! I enjoyed my internship last summer (believe it or not), and think this job will be an excellent experience for me both professionally and personally. The only thing I’m nervous about is being able to balance everything – between sleep, being healthy, and making time for myself. I realize I’ll have like zero free time (especially during tax season), so I’m worried I’ll struggle to keep up. But I’m trying to stay positive and optimistic about it. At the end of the day, I’m incredibly thankful that I have a job and this opportunity to learn and take this next step in my career and life.

I didn’t have time to take any more outfit posts before I had to leave town, but I’m hoping to take some once I get back. Who knows, maybe I’ll take some with my iPhone during training (but it would have to be a selfie mirror shot, which makes me feel super silly….so I can’t make any promises there).

Photo Credit: Rachael Taylor by Michael Flores for Twelv Magazine, Fall/Winter 2012 // Typography: Brighton Keller