This year has brought many changes! To start the year off I was working as an IT Consultant in Denver. With this job mainly being work-from-home, I decided I needed to find something where I would get out of my house and interact with colleagues! This fall I made the switch, and am now working as the Financial System Coordinator for CU Boulder’s Continuing Education department. Since working in this position, I have learned a lot more about accounting than I ever thought I would. Though this is a much different career than I saw myself doing, I am very much enjoying it. I am so happy I made the switch! I currently go into the office two days a week and work from home the remaining days. This has brought much more cooperation to my role, and I have gotten to know my new colleagues well over the last several months. I also love being on a campus again! With my job switch, I decided to find an apartment closer to Boulder! I found a nice little apartment in Lafayette, Colorado, which is right between Boulder and Denver. My commute is arguably one of the most beautiful, with vast views of the mountains the entire drive into the office. Since most of my friends still live in Denver, I make my way into the city about once a week. My central location has been amazing, giving me a small-town feel with access to two amazing cities. I spend my free time hiking in the mountains and exploring small mountain towns! Though I always thought I was a beach person, I love all the mountains have to offer. In the summertime, I did a bunch of hikes up in Rocky Mountain National Park with my dog Archie, and now that it’s gotten colder I have been exploring small trails nearby. Thank you MVYouth!