Friday Favorites- 7 Years

Today marks 7 years that I've worked at my company. I know that may not seem a lot to most people, but it by FAR the longest I've ever worked somewhere. When I first got out of college up until, well, 7 years ago, the longest time I worked at a company was about a year. Some of those were temp positions, in some cases the position got eliminated, and in one (my first one), they determined I wasn't a "good fit for the company." I found out after getting my job here that one of my former bosses gave me a negative referral (which is actually illegal, I later learned), and the hiring manager still hired me. I am currently in my third role at this company. I've worked with so many different management types and learned a lot about myself, about work-related stuff, and about interpersonal relationships. I was really scared in late July when my role in one department was eliminated, but was offered an opportunity in a different department (where I currently am) in the same meeting. I didn't think I'd make it this far, and yet, here I am, and I'm forever grateful to my first boss for taking a chance on me. With that, I'm sharing some other favorites lately! 

Favorite Song: Rockabye- Clean Bandit ft Sean Paul and Anne Marie

Favorite Moment: Making it 7 years! Here's a pic from my first day and today. Sorry for the quality of the second, obviously not professional! 

Favorite Purchase: I got Shari's Berries delivered to my former boss as a thank you for hiring me :) 

Favorite Surprise: This gorgeous bouquet just arrived from Blue wishing me a Happy work-a-versary and continued success! Best part? They're in a Tami Taylor sized martini glass vase! 

Favorite Food: My old coworker took me out to Joe's Crab Shack for a work-a-versary dinner! This crab penne Alfredo was da bomb! 

Favorite Challenge: I don't think I've mentioned this yet, but I've started a weight gain challenge with two coworkers. The challenge goes from Nov. 7- Jan 2. Losers (whoever puts on the least weight) take the winner out to lunch of their choice. I've downloaded My Fitness Pal to help me out, and started changing some eating habits and trying new things like this Green Machine smoothie!

Favorite Sephora Sale Items: Surely you didn't think I'd skip this right?! These are my top 3 picks. I especially love the first one because I already had my favorite perfume on my wishlist (I ran out), and this sampler costs almost the same and comes with a coupon for a free regular size perfume! Can't beat that! I've heard ah-mazing things about the Drybar Triple Sec, and love the size of this mini set. And I found the Belif "Don't Be Flaky!" set by accident, but anything to keep my skin hydrated in the cold winter months and reduce the appearance of pores is a win in my book! 

Sephora favorites perfume sampler

drybar merry mini set

belif

Favorite Cause: I've been quiet during this whole election season BUT- This is a petition to the members of the electoral college to vote against Trump when they vote on 12/19. It's a long shot but over a million signatures so far... Exercise your rights! 

(sign the petition here)

Favorite Quote: I love Heart and Brain, and I wholeheartedly agree with this comic. 

Happy Friday friends!