Steph E.

Author: Steph E.

I am a public relations, communications, and marketing integrator who has a passion for learning, consuming, and communicating that can’t be satiated. I believe that communication is at the core of all things. When done right, it can ignite change, sell products, spark ideas, strengthen relationships, and even change history. To me, for these reasons, having the opportunity to create someone’s message or tell a story is an awesome responsibility. Whether it be for a brand, a global corporation, or a population in need, I have the duty to be an ethical leader, creative genius, idea generator, content creator, and any number of other things. I can’t imagine waking up to do anything else. Life is short, but it is amazing! Take chances, be creative, work hard, lead with your heart, always be kind, give back, and never stop learning. My goal in life is to always love what I do, and try to handle every situation with grace and humor. P.S. Go Spartans! "Never let the odds keep you from pursuing what you know in your heart you were meant to do." -Satchel Paige

I never wrote about my birthday, probably because I ended the day really bummed out, and I’m not even sure why. I think I was just over-tired and over thinking the day, and the upcoming year; everything I want to do and accomplish. I have made it my goal to do something for me every single day and to accomplish something every day. Some days they may be the same thing, but this way I will hopefully be more focused on what it is that I really want.

Yesterday, for example, I finally ordered all of my material to become a certified personal trainer. I have been talking about it for years, and even more so since becoming employed at a gym, and now the plan is finally in action.

I also mixed up my workouts by playing a great game of ultimate frisbee! Some sprinting and speed work is something I get very bored with when doing it by myself or on a treadmill, but during a game it is the best! I was so impressed with my endurance 🙂 Plus, it is just great to get outdoors.

This morning, I had a killer workout at the gym at 5:30, and tonight, the boyfriend and I are going for a run together. I really need to be better about consistency. I am always moving, but either my eating is off or I lose focus on weight training, so this year, I am aiming for consistency to finally reach my goals.

The birthday all in all was a great day. I have been blessed with amazing people in my life who never let me forget that I am loved 🙂 So here is to a good year…