Hi,

My old account on here used to be sadpeach. I forgot my password so I started this one, because I guess I really am no longer a sad peach!

A year to 2 years ago was a terrible time. If anyone remembers my posts — I was going through a very, very tough time. My whole family was falling apart (seriously), I was severely depressed and anxious. I developed an eating disorder and gained around 20 lbs through binge eating. I was losing touch with reality and myself. I really felt like my life had spiraled out of control.

I took a risk and moved to New York City. It changed everything. My entire life turned around, I’m living my fucking dreams, seriously. Everything I dreamed of growing up is happening. I’m truly so overwhelmed with joy and gratitude that I had to make this post to express it. It’s just too much to contain.

Through a chance encounter creative staffing agency, I was hired as a graphic designer at an online clothing company that I was a fan of and loved (and couldn’t really afford). It was such a cool experience off the bat, and I quickly became apart of the team because the art director left and I was able to fill in. My hiring boss is hands down one of my favorite people I’ve EVER met, and we’ve become close friends. Meeting her feels like hitting the jackpot, I really look up to her. All of my other coworkers are incredible (save a couple). I am in a creative environment I only dreamed of, working in SoHo NYC coming from a hell hole of commercial and tasteless graphic design in Florida. I’m now designing things and apart of a creative process that I am a major fan of!!! It’s so fulfilling.

I also created a side-instagram concept of inspo quotes (because during my depression I was SO depressed I needed an outlet and a way to take care of my mental health) … it’s amassed almost 60k followers and not only that, but the CEO of my company had followed it a couple months before I was hired and showed the team. It was a coincidence that I was hired through a third-party staffing agency, but it made it all the more sweet when they realized I was the same girl the CEO showed them! I’ve also gotten NUMEROUS freelance offers, I’m featured in or have done work with some major companies and publications!!!

Now, a month ago I was given the decision to move to Austin TX to continue working for this company as their HQ consolidates. I accepted the offer, and with it got a major promotion. In the past month my responsibilities, authority and sense of belonging have doubled! I don’t move until June so I’m getting to experience these amazing benefits while still in NYC. I’m getting to design work for the company that is actually in the style of my personal work. It feels amazing for my work to be valued so much at my company, that they want me to put my personal stamp on it.

Not to mention, I lost all the weight I gained and have re-established a healthy relationship with food! It’s amazing.

I’m over my ex, who basically is the catalyst of my entire downfall as it all started with our breakup 2 years ago. He has a new girlfriend and I’m happy for him! I NEVER thought I could say that! I don’t want him at all, and it’s the most wonderful feeling.

I just, can’t believe my fortunes!! I grew up dreaming of the life I am currently living — hand-drawing catalogues and magazines for clothing companies for play. Mock projects in college for companies like mine. Now I’m doing it! Walking the streets of lower manhattan every day! it’s true magic!! i’m soo sad to be moving and leaving ny but I’ll be back soon enough 🙂 I don’t know what I did to deserve it all but I really am just so thankful every day. The darkest year of my life turned into the brightest!!