It's been a while since I mentioned My Me Journey, or gave an update about it. So I decided to go back and read all of my old posts about it and see where I began and where I am now. I can't believe that since I made the conscious decision to become the woman I've always dreamed of being, that I've actually been able to make such progress. It's incredible. I am inspired by it. And it shows me that everything and anything is possible.
When I wrote this post - oh my goodness - I was collapsed in tears. I remember being scared to actually press 'publish post', but laying it all down and being honest about everything was probably the best thing I could have ever done. I remember how real it felt to finally have my thoughts become tangible, measurable goals and although I was completely overwhelmed by the journey ahead, and frankly, not sure if I could make it happen, I was still excited by the possibility.
Though I know that I've still got a ways to go, throughout the past year and 3 months, I have lost 30 pounds (mostly due to changing the way I eat). I have become hooked on yoga and committed to practicing it for the rest of my life. I have become engaged to the most amazing man. I have been able to genuinely celebrate his successes (before I would get almost jealous). I have started making my own dreams become a reality. I have put myself out there and taken huge chances more times than I can even count and have reaped the rewards from doing so. I have made incredible, life-long friends (many of whom I met because of blogging!). I have re-dedicated myself to my health and my life. I have figured out a vision and a road map for the future. And most importantly, I have smiled, like REALLY smiled, a lot.
The funny thing about this journey I set out on was that in the beginning, I thought there would be an endpoint. But along the way, I realized that actually, this is never ending. And how freakin' awesome is that? Seriously...we are always on the path of evolving and growing and learning and we can always be whoever we want. The key is to look inside of your self, and figure out what the hell you want out of this crazy, beautiful life, and then to set about making it happen.
photo of some $3 snap dragons I picked up at my local grocery store!
i can relate to this, so thank you! you are driving me to do the same!
ReplyDeleteCamilla,
ReplyDeleteI started reading your blog a few months ago and I just wanted to say that it constantly inspires me. I've started my own "me journey," and I'm seeing results too. You've made so much progress and seeing your successes and happiness motivates me to continue bettering myself as well.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey with all your readers!
Go Bears!
-Jordan :)
so happy to know that you guys are on your own journeys! if i can help in anyway, please let me know!!
ReplyDeletehave fun with it :)
So inspiring Camilla! Seriously, you have no idea how much I needed this today.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to FINALLY start my own journey!
PS you're gorgeous and I'm going to make your famous salad this week.
I AM SO PROUD OF YOU, CAMILLA!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteand i LOVE you. my life is so much better because i have you as a friend now. that sounds ridiculously cheesy, but i mean it. you're so encouraging and REAL. you're smart and vibrant and fun. you're full of LIFE and ideas and plans and hopes and dreams. and you set things into action! i get so excited when i think about all the things you're doing for yourself. you inspire me to do more for my life, myself, my family, and my husband. i love love love love LOVE you!!!!
Beautiful post, dear! I'm so glad you had the courage to go out there and make your dreams happen. Here is to continuous happiness and success in your life!
ReplyDeletexx.
Judy
I only started following you a couple of weeks ago, but I SO admire you. I just went and read your post from a year ago and felt myself tearing up because that's exactly where I am now...like a shell parading around with a smile on but really feeling like a sinking ship...30 lbs heavier than I was in high school when volleyball was a routine for me. I hope I can find the inspiration and motivation to make a change like you did.
ReplyDeleteCamilla, what an amazing journey! And how exciting that it just keeps on going and growing. This is what life's all about. You are so inspiring to me. I really need to start my own Me Journey, and I think this might be the push I need to take the leap :) Thank you for sharing your journey with us!
ReplyDeletethose snap dragons are a perfect complement to your post!
ReplyDeleteglad you're feeling great! clean food and yoga and love are all great components to that.
I've been following your blog the beginning, and it has been amazing to watch you change throughout the past two years. Congratulations! :) xo
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post. It was so inspirational! Also I love the picture of the snap dragon.
ReplyDeleteyou all are so amazing. so blessed to have you in my life :)
ReplyDeletelots and lots of love.
ps. email me WHENEVER you want to talk!
You're doing great! When I turned 25 I felt like I was losing myself. We just moved to Hayward, we'd been married for 6 years, we didn't have kids, I was bored. Life was basically stale. I had so many family issues going on that I felt guilty when I wasn't dwelling on it - it sounds so strange but life was SO hard.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, when I turned 25 I decided to make a list of goals to help me get on the road to becoming who I imagined I'd be by 25. It was a long long list of goals full of simple things like "wear a skirt more often", "develop a new skill". I gained direction in my life in that year that when I turned 26 I made a new list of goals to help me keep on track.
Life is still hard but it goes on and we have more control over it than we imagine at first. I've lost 25lbs since October, I'm 16 months into my 18 month college course, I wear skirts more than I wear jeans now ;)
I love the idea of birthdays being our own little personal New Year. Anyway, you are doing great! Keep it up! I'm excited for you.
-Your new twitter pal x
It's wonderful to hear that you are seeing success in your goals.
ReplyDeleteI followed the link to your original post and boy, it rang so true to me. I didn't realize that other young twenty somethings felt the same way! (Though we have success, education, a loving family, and an incredible boyfriend/husband we are still searching for something...contentment, I guess.)
Thank you for you lovely blog. It truly is so inspirational.
Bests,
RC
hi!! i'm a new follower... and i went back and read your post from 2009 and, like many others, i've been there... i'm feeling some of that now! you are such an inspiration to be that transparent! i love it! congrats on all your progress!! :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful post! i am continually on my journey to become who i want to be and yoga is so much an integral part of that path.
ReplyDeletehave a great day!
xo-av
Hello again :)
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say that I just read your previous post you linked to and I guess I had forgotten about that post (cause you know i've read your entire blog) and I am so happy to read about your tremendous progress....I am a size 10/12 so I dfinitely needed to read your encouragement today.
Keep up the great work girl and now you have got me thinking about my own "me journey." ;)
thank you for updating us on your journey, camilla! just like everyone has already told you, you are so inspiring! i read back on our messages from a few months ago all the time and they still help me! thank you!
ReplyDeletealso, the violet is genius!
xo natalie
That very last part: "Seriously...we are always on the path of evolving and growing and learning and we can always be whoever we want. The key is to look inside of your self, and figure out what the hell you want out of this crazy, beautiful life, and then to set about making it happen." What an inspiring quote. Thank you for inspiring me in my everyday life. You are amazing. And congrats on all the success you've had. You are truly an inspiration and deserve every wonderful thing that happens to you. xoxo
ReplyDeleteVery first time to your blog, which is ironic because earlier today I went to The Violet website and looked around and then later I came here without knowing you were one of the women behind The Violet. Anyway, just here to say that I really appreciate this post and the fact that you are strong enough to write seriously about the person you are. It is lovely, and I hope your weekend is as well.
ReplyDeletelove this post - v inspirational xxxxx
ReplyDeleteI am so proud, and happy for you!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're amazing! What a wonderful post! :).
ReplyDeletecamilla my love,
ReplyDeleteI have been meaning to post a comment on this post for about a week now! I made sure to read it when I could really focus and it serisouly touched me, gave me chills, and made tear up. IT was something I really needed to read, and I am so glad you wrote it, and then I read your other post (that you were scared to post), and that meant even more to me cause that is how I am feeling right now, and you inspired me to stop feeling sorry for myself and make a change. I just love you so much! Thanks for everything, and for being my friend! Talk soon!
Congratulations on all of your success, Camilla. You are truly inspirational; just reading the post from '09 and seeing how far you've come has helped to light the fire under me that has slowly been diminishing this past year. Thank you for putting your truths out there and best of luck on your future endeavors!
ReplyDeleteKatherine
Camilla, so happy to hear that you are constantly moving forward and realize that its the a journey, not an ending. Wow, 30 pounds?! You are impressive.
ReplyDelete* Julia