Happy Memorial Day everyone! I am so thankful for all the members of the military who have made so many sacrifices to give us the freedoms we have today. It’s days like today that really has me sit down and think how grateful I am for my life and opportunities I’ve had along the way. I think about how I am so lucky to live in a country that allows me to have a voice here and share whatever I want with all of you. I started this blog as a place to share my ideas, my thoughts and my passions with all of you. Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine I’d one day be able to call this my full time career. I must say, one of the proudest moments of my life was being able 2 years after beginning this blog to quit my previous job and call this one my full time career. It truly was my “made it moment” in life and I will never forget it. To this day there is not one day I wake up and don’t thank the universe for it and I will continue to every single day moving forward.
If you guys remember in this post last year, I partnered with IKEA to share their latest message that really resonated with me: Make the Dream Yours –which is all about living your own version of the American Dream. To be honest, this message couldn’t be anything other than perfect for me and my situation and I’m sure many of you which is why I wanted to mention it again and especially today of all days just fit! Always remember you can achieve any goal and/or dream you want to in life and never let anything hold you back.
IKEA and I have decided to partner together again to give FIVE of my lucky readers a chance to win $100 gift cards for each! We want to start the conversation about your special moments in life and it’s SO simple to enter!
GIVEAWAY: FIVE $100 IKEA Gift Cards
TO ENTER:
Comment below on this blog post with your “Made It Moment.”
(Must live in the contiguous United States and be 18 or over.)
I hope you all will take part in the conversation and I’d love to get to know you all a bit more! Best of luck and Happy Memorial Day!
Big thanks to IKEA for sponsoring this post.
My made it moment was having one of my favorite designers PM me and heap praises about my work & designs. I printed out the message and have it framed in my office.
My #MadeItMoment was definately getting a mortgage and our first house this year. I can’t believe our rental life and constant moving is OVER! wwwwwwwwwwwooooooooo
You’re looking so beautiful and beach time ready! Great photos! 🙂
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My “made it moment” would have to be when I graduated college, and landed a job in animal welfare like I had dreamed of.
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My made it moment would be when I landed my full time career job and was still able to balance my passion job, my blog!
My made it moment was just the other day…I was juggling my oldest to get her switched off to my husband in order to make it to an interview nine months pregnant (a job for which I am qualified for now that I have my masters!). I truly felt like even if I didn’t get the job…I had made it.
Beautiful outfit! My “made it moment” would have to be when I graduated from college and started working and got the chance to travel for work and enjoy many new experiences.
My “made it moment” would be reaching my ultimate goal winning a championship in the sport I love most and finishing graduate school, setting myself up for a career that inspires me to be a better person every day!
My made it moment was making it through my first year of college and applying to Nursing School. My parents are originally from Ukraine and I know that this would not be possible where they are from. Having an education is truly part of my version of the American Dream. 🙌🏼
You are so right it is!
My made it moment would be when I finished an exchange program in the United States, graduated from Grad School and immediately got a job in my favorite field of interest. Having a secure career has definitely given me the chances to do great things with my life
My made it moment was when we bought our first house.
My made it moment was it spend my graduation with my family and girlfriend. A good job let me move into a new house which I’ve coincidentally decorated with IKEA products.
Mine was when we purchased our home and could finally stop living paycheck to paycheck when my husband and I both got steady jobs.
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My “Made It Moment” was when I got my current job, which I genuinely enjoy. Whenever i think about the previous job I had, I’m grateful for the one I have now, where I am respected by my coworkers and am able to make a positive impact on society.
I think I have multiple “made it moments”: first job, first house, getting married, having kids and being a mom, graduating college, graduating with a masters, etc.
My made it moments well scratch that, bc you can’t do anything without support of family, is when I finished my program at school, got married, had children and bought our first house😁 we will always have more moments and aim for something bigger, waiting for the kids to go to school full time so I can get that PhD degree. But for now I am happy with my current moments and of course we couldn’t of had these moments without our military that is keeping America safe.
Love this outfit! It is so Americana! My ‘Made it Moment’ was beating cancer! It just proves that I can do anything with faith and positivity.
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My made it moment was graduating college! I was the first one in my family to do so and it felt great! Our family finally made it!
My “Made It Moment” is when I graduated with my MBA and shortly after received a job promotion with my career field. It goes to show hard work pays off and to never give up for what you want. 🙂 Awesome post. I love your blog!
My moment was sometime before getting married and talking with my then fiance about the future and kids and I shared my dream to be a stay at home mom and then his affirmation of wanting just that in a wife. And now being a stay at home mom, I absolutely love it!
My “made it moment” was when I became an Aunt. Yes, I have career successes…but that is not what is important to me. My made it moment resides on the personal spectrum. The love you have never known to exist before having nieces and nephews (or kids of your own!) really catapults you to another level. I feel so whole!
My “made it moment” would be when I graduated high school while I was pregnant.
My #madeitmoment was definitely when I got a full ride to college in the U.S. without which I wouldn’t have been able to go at all, having grown up in Pakistan. I’ve been here five years and it’s been a wonderful time!
My made it moment was when I was accepted into pharmacy school. Its very competitive and I always doubted myself thinking I wasn’t smart enough, that there are so many other applicants that could take my spot. Getting accepted made me realize that of course there are people smarter than me, but my hard work, studying, and dedication paid off. I can say that I’ve become more confident in my abilities, stopped doubting myself so much, and I’m more open to taking risks!
Yay!! Congratulations! Absolutely taking risks is always scary but totally worth it in the end!
my made in the moment when i gave birth its love you will never know until then
I have heard its amazing! <3
My made it moment in life was getting a patent on something I had been working on hard at work. Made me realize how blessed I am to work in a field I love.
I have beaten 2 cancers (breast and colon cancer). I’ve been cancer-free for several years. Quite frankly, every day feels like a “Made It” moment! But what really clinched it for me was a few years after my 2nd diagnosis, the hospital that treated me did an ad campaign, using me to promote the hospital because of my success story. I was on 2 billboards, several magazine and newspapers and on YouTube with a video testimonial. I feel so blessed!
I have a few potential made it moments, I’ve based the bar to become an attorney, a few degrees under my belt, but the most defining Made It Moment for me was the day my one year old son turned to be and gave me a hug and a kiss for the first time a few months ago (he’s one and my first). In that moment I knew that this little boy with all his love was my greatest achievement.
My made it moment was when my son with Autism said I love you for the first time.
This is amazing!! Touched me.
My ‘Made It Moment’ was watching my youngest child graduate high school with high academic honors and go play NCAA baseball at college. This meant a lot, as he diagnosed with apraxia & ataxia (speech & motor disorders) as a young child. After years of speech & occupational therapy, he shattered all expectations. And made me proud to have done my job as his mom!
I’d say so far it would be getting into graduate school!
My ‘Made It Moment’ was when I received the promotion I had been chasing for several years. Only to realize that it wasn’t that great. It didn’t make me happy, sure it was a lot more money but it’s not about the money. Then after a lot of soul searching I decided to change paths and chase a new dream. My dream was to be a stay at home mom and volunteer at the local library. I love to read and wanted to share that with kids! I still love story time! There is nothing better!
My Made It Moment began a year ago when I decided to change mine and my family’s lifestyle. The things we eat, the way we live, and making traveling a priority. So many amazing places to see and visit. Live your life to the fullest!
My made it moment was when I held my very first grandchild. Being an immigrant, I had to work hard to provide my children with an amazing life in this incredible country. The first time I held my grandchild I realized that I had truly made it. I have raised my kids to be spectacular adults and now I am being rewarded with grandchildren! The feeling is incredible! I know now that I have made it and have everything I need in life!
My ‘Made It Moment’ was when I booked my first commercial! It was for Crest 🙂
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My made it moment was when I finally looked in the mirror and didn’t have anything negative to say about myself. After struggling with eating disorders and lack of self confidence and self respect for years, I was finally able to find self love. In that moment, I truly embraced all of my imperfections and realized that I am enough. I realized that I made it through all of the negativity and self hate and found my way to the top of self love and self confidence!
My made it moment was my recent move to the beach! I always said my dream was moving to the beach. Now my dream has come true and I am loving it!!!
My made it moment was being the first in my family to graduate from college!
My #madeitmoment was starting my own counseling practice!
My “made it moment” was definitely graduating from college at the time but life has added many more like having children and soon enough (fingers crossed & counting down the months) Home Owners!!
Can’t wait for that feeling!!
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My made it moment was moving 10 years ago out of my home state and exploring new places.
My made in the moment was granduating nursing school. My second made in the moment was definitely having my children! Thank you so much for such an amazing fun generous giveaway. This will be a humongous help in my household
Buying a house on my own was my “Made it” moment.