So What's Next?

Upon graduation, the biggest question I have gotten is the "what's next?" question which I love and hate all at the same time. I love it because it means that school is done (hooray!) but fear and anxiety are also nested just under the surface of that question for me. It was safe and easy to say "I'm a student." People don't expect much out of a student and I found comfort in little to no expectation for 2 years. I can't say those words anymore as much as I would love to wrap my legs and arms around it and hold on tight. I've got to make something of myself now. Eeekkk.

But really though, I know you are probably thinking it: What's next for you, Aimee? So here it is, my friends. Once we finally made the decision to stay in Washington we were able to start making plans again. I don't do well in limbo. Oh no. Limbo and I have some work to do together.

I am going to be working 1-2 days a week at a group practice in Redmond. The women that I will be subleasing space from seems like a wonderful human and mentor whom I will be proud to be learn from. I will be there on Wednesday and eventually Saturdays too (hopefully as clients come pouring in!). On the off days I plan on supplementing my "hobby" by working somewhere that will pay me lots of money to do mindless work or find an agency job (slim pickings right now) that will pay me less money but will build hours towards getting licensed. Either way, it is lovely to have a plan again.

In the meantime Scott, my husband and personal designer, and I have been working on my brand. Many times in therapy I use the example of how our life is a story and how going to therapy can give a witness to ones experience and help in the healing process. I am trying to tie that idea into my brand without overdoing it. The words of my brilliant, articulate friend Rushie said it best:

"I like how we can learn so much by going back a few chapters, and rewriting a few.

Like how whatever happened wasn't actually our fault. And how that changes the next chapter.
We are all living breathing stories. I love and hate that. Life makes and breaks your heart, no?"

Well said, Rush. Well said.

So everyone, what do you think of my new business card?

(front and back)

Feel free to start being my biggest referring partner. (I will send gifts).