LET'S GET CAUGHT UP

Before embarking on this incredible journey, let me get you caught up. Three months ago, my entire being radiated with elation as Anthony and I joined hands in marriage. Many ask whether marriage feels different from living together - it does somewhat. Most surprisingly, solidifying our relationship granted me the confidence to make more bold statements in other areas of my life. With self-awareness and the unconditional support of friends, family and my husband, I am assured I can attempt anything - win or fail - life will go on. With or without a man, the prelude to 30 is a fabulous time! Despite dire debt and career conundrums, at 29 I have a greater sense of destiny than ever.

Here's where it gets good. Three weeks back from our honeymoon, I lost my job. Let me rephrase that - I was 'restructured' out of a marketing position that once excited me, but by this point, was killing me slowly. How did I feel?...Liberated! I coined this period of life 'Freedom-29' and after eight years of paying video production, advertising, and marketing dues, I hit the pavement running in search of a new career. After sleeping in of course!

For the past two months, I've been networking my butt of, meeting anyone I can in Toronto's music, magazine and television industries. The goal is to better define my career direction while meeting as many people as I can. So here I am, newly married, in debt up to my stylishly coiffed head, and incredibly excited about my future. The journey has begun.