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Getting out of my Comfort Zone
When I was a kid I was terribly shy and really bad at talking to people. I am still reserved today, but i can speak my mind and know how to present myself. That is because I joined speech and debate. Honestly it changed my life. I learned how to speak publicly, take criticism, and develop a well thought through argument. This decision, I believe, was a crossing point for my personal development. -
Tech Yeah! Liv Joins Tech Crew.
Growing up I was always in choir and theatre and so was my sister. So when I got into high school I wanted to follow her footsteps and be on stage as well. However, when I auditioned I didn't make it. I looked on the bright side and wanted to find a way to still be a part of the show. I ended up joining the week before the show on tech crew. I ended up falling in love and did crew for every show at our high school, making my way to stage manager. I found my independence through crew. -
End the Stigma. Liv Starts Therapy
I have always been one to put up walls and bottle up my feelings. As this built up over time, it came to the point where I was having constant panic attacks and my mom and I didn't know what to do. She had me start therapy and slowly I came to realize that overthinking everything I do and actively thinking I'm a piece of shit is not average behavior. It has been a journey that I am still on, but this moment allowed me to be more aware and open about my emotions. -
Go Dawgs! Liv Decides on Butler
This one is a biggie. I did NOT plan on coming to Butler at all. I was tired of being seen as "Natalie's sister" and thought if I went to the same college as her that is all I would be known as. I applied because she wanted to, but I never anticipated coming here. However, when I went to interview day for Arts Administration I fell head over heels in love with what I could do with my life. This decision was not made lightly but in hindsight I think it was a good one. -
SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS Liv Gets Transported
I never in a million years thought this would happen to me. I heard stories and thought I will never ever be that girl. Yet one day I wake up drunk in a hospital bed with no shoes, no phone, and my id. I did not realize how much I was partying and how badly I was endangering myself. I did not have alcohol poisoning, but it was still bad enough where I was in the hospital. After that moment I started focusing on school work and started hanging out with friends who cared for more than just shots. -
Moving Up the Ranks! Liv Gets Chief of Staff for SGA
So I applied for this position not thinking in a million years that I would get it and I did. I kept thinking back to how I was partying 4/7 nights a week and all the progress I had made. Even though my term is over, this position gave me so much professional and life experience that I will never be able to repay. It also taught me that sometimes I need to put myself first. Work will always be there and for me to do it right I need to put myself first. -
Have I Peaked in College? Liv Gets Offered Her Dream Job
Ok in the arts not-for-profit world, the holy land is the Kennedy Center for the Arts. While applying for internships I applied there because it is my DREAM to work there one day. I ended up getting an interview and the day after I received an offer. I was ecstatic and happier then I had been in a long time. However, the celebration didn't last as I realized the pay wasn't that great and I would have to pay for my own housing. Some dreams are not what you expect them to be. -
Spiraling. Liv's Worst Depressive Episode
I am not going to lie, it has been a rough month. I have had emergency therapy sessions, more panic attacks then I can count, and a big loss in motivation. I have been put on new medication and have been continuing therapy, but lately I have just been stuck in a way I haven't before. This is on the timeline because I know when I reach the other side of it I will have learned something worthwhile. Right now it's just a part of the timeline that I seem stuck in. All that matters is that I'm here.