Life threw me off the Cliff

Imagine someone throwing you off a cliff,and you fall into the deep water. You have nothing but yourself with you.What would you do? 

Believe me, it happened to me! When I first migrated to Australia six months back. I felt that someone has thrown me off a cliff into the deep waters.I left all that I achieved in my life back in Sri Lanka. I left my job as a Business Development Manager, I left my Events Management company, I left my parents who have been my pillar of strength throughout and the love of my life, the doggies.

I was just about to start the married life with my husband when I realized that I had nothing but my husband. However much my husband loved me , it was not enough for me because I couldn't bear the fact that I had become a housewife all of a sudden. Being an independent woman for more than ten years, with a job that I loved and having a company that took me towards achieving my dream, I was devastated when I got rejected from hundreds of jobs that I applied. Becoming a Brand Manager or a Campaigns Manager in Australia seemed near to impossible with each rejection.

Every time they said, I don't have enough local experience,even though I had more than 9 years of industry experience, I felt as if I am lost in deep waters without knowing what to do.

After a while, I realized its time to change my path, and I did. I started studying "Wedding Planning", the only affordable course I could find related to Events, which had always been my passion. Every time I completed the assignments I received wonderful feedback which kept me motivated. I gave my 100% to come up with different ideas that helped me rekindle my quest for creativity. 

One day, I received an email from La mode College mentioning that they will be providing two of their students an opportunity to work with a Wedding Planner. I applied for the job, having gone through a period with only rejection emails, I didn't have much hope regarding this job. But my conscience did tell me that it's going to work out because it's what I love. Guess what? I got the job to work with this company for ten real weddings. 

I always wanted to part of other people's special moments in life. That's why I started my company "memories" in Sri Lanka. Just so I get the opportunity to color someone's life and help them make forever moments. I felt as if I am reliving my past and I am living my dream, the moment I received the email from "One Wedding Wish "- the wedding planning company I currently work for. 

Yesterday was the first wedding and It was at the Stones of Yarra Valley,one of the most beautiful places I have seen in Melbourne. 

I learned that weddings are very different in each country. It was small in scale, but very intimate and simple. We decorated the event beautifully with peach and mint color theme. I remembered how much I loved events styling, how much I loved to see those smiling faces entering their new life and how much I loved working as a team. 

It's been six months since I came here.Up to date, I am looking for a job in Marketing which is what I have specialized in my whole career. All I received were rejection emails. But Yes, I didn't let the rejection ruin me.And I found a job in events to keep me going.And I am loving it.

Finally, I like to leave a note with you, life will sometimes throw you off a cliff, it will change your path completely letting you decide whether to give up or hold on tight. I would say, never give up fighting for your life.You shouldn't let the rejection take over you. There is always another way. Never give up until you find that path.

Always have a Plan B. Put your blinkers on. Be your best version and Keep Going.