I was climbing into bed, lights out, sweatpants on, when suddenly the thought popped into my head. I’m so excited for the future. Not wanting to ruin the moment, I jumped into my desk chair, opened my laptop, and began to type.

I’m so excited for the future. 

I woke up this morning thinking it would be like any other day. Got my coffee, milk and sugar at the Italian cafe near the business school, trudged to (and survived) accounting class, studied at the library until five o’clock. That’s when the magic started to happen. At five, I interviewed this third-year business economics major for Moneythink, a student group I’m involved with that teaches finance to high school students in Los Angeles. The guy was confident and poised, perfect for our finance committee. The next person was perfect for my committee, Operations. He worked at an investment management firm and knows how to explain DCF in simple terms (I know, right!? Guy of my dreams!) After hiring the two candidates, I bought a panini for dinner from the Italian place again and walked to AKPsi active meeting.

I was a few minutes late but meeting hadn’t quite started so I settled my sandwich on a desk and went around saying hello. Andrew Esqueda, I am going to call you out for adding awesome to my day even further. I am so glad to be one of your mentors, and am already impressed by your persistence in getting what you want.  

Other highlights of meeting? The entire Zeta Lambda class wearing their letters and clearly being stoked to be at meeting. Chatting with Trinh, who I’ve never really talked to until today. Getting an orange slice from Jessica and singing our anthem with the new kids for the second time. Feeling like I’m in the right place at the right time to make a difference.

It’s odd how the pieces in my life are starting to fall into place. I have finally found how my random loves of problem-solving, traveling, and event planning translate to a career (who knew?!) and joined a trifecta of organizations that I can’t imagine life without. I feel so blessed to be part of these groups and to be at place where I can share and give back.

Today, my schedule read “accounting homework” from 8:00 PM until midnight, but instead, I chose to stand on the chilly corner of Kelton and Midvale and ramble about AKPsi professionalism to Saehee, and to research adventure spots for the summer, and to write this little note (while the Moneythink boys attempt to outdo each other in Vegas outlandishness).

And you know what? I’m glad I did. Debits and credits can wait until later – for my heart finally feels full and that feeling shouldn’t ever be put aside for work.

Tomorrow will be another extraordinary day. Good luck on finals, everyone!