Kristen Currie
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That's a wrap on 2019

12/28/2019

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To say 2019 was life-changing... would be an understatement. I ended the year in a completely different position than how I started -- both personally and professionally. New job - new apartment - new state - new beginnings.
Obviously, the biggest change came when I decided to take a job in Austin, Texas. Albuquerque was good to me (for the most part) and the choice to leave after 4.5 years was not easy. But the opportunity to grow my career presented itself... and I took it. Six months later -- I am now feeling more adjusted, more comfortable, and more convinced that I made the right move. (God doesn't make mistakes... and I knew He was calling me back to Texas for a reason.)
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Last day in Albuquerque, NM
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My one bedroom apartment all packed up.
Like any year, there were a lot of ups... and a lot of downs. But considering it all, I'm grateful for the hard-learned lessons. Here are my 2019 main take-aways:
1. Prioritize self-care: It's easy for me to burn myself out. Between the charity events, school visits, tough work hours, living away from family & trying to be a normal 20-something year old, I find myself taking on too much, too often. Earlier this year, I finally hit a point where my body & brain were telling me enough. I burned out - mentally & physically. It would be easy to just say "take a vacation"... & pack my bags & go. But given that I'm only allotted 10 vacation days & 10 sick days a year... time off is hard to come by. (And up until this summer, I had actually never used a sick day.)

​That changed this year. I finally worked up enough courage to take a 'mental health day'. (Our shop allows us to use sick days for illness, medical appointments & mental health -- it's a use 'em or lose 'em policy.) I finally realized that I needed to start putting more importance on my mental health -- to avoid the burn outs, unmotivated days & the "I give up" feelings.

Whether it was a pedicure, a bible study or simply just doing something that made me happy, self-care became a big focus for me in 2019... and I hope to continue this in 2020. (New Year's Resolution 2020: use all my sick time - not as vacation, but for wellness)
2. Family time is most important. Along the lines of self-care, I learned this year that a week home with family or a weekend visit from sister can make all the difference. It's always stressed me out to have to go to work and entertain visiting family... but this year, I really made an effort to relax when spending time with my my parents & sister. I still get a overwhelmed at times... but I'm happy to think I made at least a little progress in this department this year. 
3. Toxic environment = toxic mentality. It's amazing what a life reset can do for your spirit. It wasn't until this year did I realize the effect of positive surroundings. Surround yourself with encouraging, motivated people... you find yourself with a more go-getter, positive attitude. Less trash talk, more heart-to-hearts. For me, it was like flipping a switch. It was that significant.
4. Goodbyes are hard. I've always struggled with letting go. Literally, my whole life. I'm the girl who went away to college but came back after high school graduation to visit my teachers during winter break. I'm also the girl who has looked up guys of past relationships on Facebook / scrolled through their Instagram weeks after a break-up (50% crazy, 50% 'I work in news' & we're nosy by nature). But nonetheless, I prove the point that moving on is a slow process for me. I eventually let go and get on with my life... but given this year's out-of-state move & job transition, I've realized I still struggle with the goodbyes. I'm an "all in" kind of gal... I do everything with all my effort, all my focus, and all my heart. So yes, goodbyes aren't easy for me. And this year certainly proved that.
But with the good and the bad... comes another close of a year.

​Thanks for the memories 2019... & look out 2020. #BigThingsPoppin
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The new morning commute -- Austin, TX
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New job -- KXAN News, Austin, TX
4 Comments
Tom Wilcoxen
12/29/2019 07:26:27 pm

I am so glad you realize you need to take care of yourself. I am a lot the same way in that I put all of me into a job or project. Our job/passion takes us places we never thought we would go, but if you listen to your heart and say your prayers it will work out.
Wishing you only the best in 2020.

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Adam PiƱa link
12/29/2019 07:37:31 pm

I love this post. I’m glad to see you always moving forward, Kristen. I followed you in NM and am glad you are here. I actually pray for you and other members of the KXAN team. Actually it sounds silly, but I pray for everyone I watch on TV. Y’all are part of my life and I appreciate your contributions to making my day a good one. Happy new year and don’t work too hard on changing that accent. You’re in Texas now! It’s all good ;)

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Allen Brown
12/29/2019 08:09:04 pm

Kristen,
You seem to be a strong women, and it takes courage to make the move you’ve made and reveal a part of yourself in the process. There are no guarantees in life, but with all your talent and dynamic personality, I can’t help but think you’re going to be successful and happy. You certainly have a lot of support from your viewers. It already seems like you’ve been here a very long time. The broadcast would not be the same without you. Best wishes for 2020!

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Roy Mc Natt link
12/30/2019 08:26:08 am

Well kristen you pretty much said everything about life,These stepping stone so I'll try not to lecture you to much,you same to be on the right path ,I meet her when she was must young that I,for years she kept coming around growing up about her education,her social life, 7 yrs guickly past I saw that kind of Ambition vs experiences in you and we never met before a somewhat angry spirit nature but very attractive,Doing does day's I was very content with my 6 day 17 hr per day job,because it had a Double identity, I away's what to be a real business man,inter-acting with private industry and Government, helping and working with people, yes I had many marriagle relationships end devoice,6 children three diffent mother's 2 boy',a boy and a girl,and two more girl,not a Great Education, I came from the farm of a separated marriage, Alway's interested in Governmental policy.,Now the kids became grown Thank you Jesus, a house full of girl's 5 and I'am a only boy,I spent my high school yrs helping to support my mother and 4 of my very young sisters,starting at age 12 ,working in front of food stores on the 1st of the mouth carrying Seniors bags,and delivering New papers morning's and evening's, I brought my first car at age 15,my first House at age 23,my first apartment building by age 25,but my Ambition was not matched by the love's of my life in relationships,after the club life and Liquor Businesses witch I was licensed to due,I left the Business body physically damaged from the many levels of stress and physical disabilities, I left Washington.,D C. area because of her Career coming to Albuquerque well Lord what do you need of me Now where am I head,of all the traveling,home's,car's and females I've been through what Now What Now,December 20,2020 the physical Resignation of Donald John Trump!!!!

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