So when you last saw you last saw me post life threw me a curveball. I guess this would constitute as the follow-up / continuation of that posting / updated blog posting that certain people are asking for ...
The Curveball: so you might have guessed it by now, but the curveball came in the form of coming back from an amazing conference and applying for the national team for AIESEC Canada. I wouldn't say it was the conference itself per se but the interactions with new and old friends. (that is what conference is for right?). But wow, I really had the opportunity to meet some amazing people alongside experiencing a beautiful city - it made me want more. If you asked me before, the MC was not even a passing thought. My time was done and it was time to cut the cord. If I didn't pursue the MC 2 years ago (when I first really considered it) than why NOW? Or course as time went on and I got to chill with some of the coolest people (my faci team! - shout outs to Erika, Marina, Sam, Vince, Alex, Kristan & Serge) and the MC ... and it really struck a cord - I could be working and enjoying myself for an entire year with these people! (Let alone Erika virtually convincing me everytime I saw her post-conference in Montreal)
The more I thought about it, the more did it sink in that my options were wearing thin, and the only real and sure thing that was on the horizon was starting work at PwC in September. My big decision was whether to start CASB (CA School) in the summer or wait. I was thinking of starting 1 module and going on vacay for the second half of summer. STOP, wait, OMG ... that would mean that I would be starting my career and real life in like a month....we are talking 30 to 40 years of working as an accountant was about to begin ... and THAT kinda scares me. (As much as I know that it will be inevitable) ... really, I like accounting, I really do!
So yes, slowly my yes vs. no decision bar was shifting ... Then of course Vania (my voice of reason) said that I had to at least try - which I totally agree with and know I would regret had I not. Even if it meant running against her :( Add that to the fact that I could potentially work with Layial again, I mean hello ... LAYIAL! ... and add finally to more positive support by people like Jag, Mess, and Harsh not only made it clear to apply, but excited to do so too.
So, a new plan was born. Delay PwC no matter what. This is big.
New options: apply and get on the MC vs. not get on and go on an internship (much to the delight of Meg). ... and at this point, it's either/or ... NOT both. Here we go again, I am going to get a burage of outrage that I am once again not considering on going on an internship again. If I get another person saying that I am missing out on the whole point of AIESEC so help me. It's about leadership development and taking our own paths, and I seriously think that life is giving me a path and I will get to that next bump down the road...
My only quam about this whole thing is that now I will be delay in my pursuit of the CA (I can see people rolling their eyes as they read this already). But it matters, it really does! Everyone who I went to school with is probably going to be writing their final CA exam (UFE) by the time I start ... that is a weird thought, I am going to be soop behind and those who I went to school with is going to be my boss and superiors. ack! ... OK, I'm over it. I know this experience is going to life changing and uber fulfilling, but I had to get that off of my chest.
allllright. so long story short, if you are reading this you basically know what happens (let's face it, if anyone beyond AIESEC is reading this make your self known cause that will seriously surprise me). I GOT THE MC! sweeeet. I am on a team with some of the coolest people I know. sweeeeettter. I get to live and work in Toronto. swweeeeeeettter-er. The list seriously goes on and on.
I'm pumped. I'm excited. I'm scared .... I am everything inbetween. But I can't wait for it to happen.... and I can't wait to see what is in store for me next.
THANK YOU to everyone who has supported me in this next phase of my life, you know who you are. I am forever grateful.
