Author Archives: Ivy Johnson

Taking a gap year has easily been the best decision I have ever made. I made some of the most amazing friends, learned lots of new things about myself, and grew into a person that is almost unrecognizable. Throughout this year I have learned more about myself and my true passions than I ever haveContinue reading “Tips & What I’ve Learned”

Since starting my gap year my mindset and goals have changed several times, which is very normal, but an underlying aspect that always stayed intact was the creative work I encountered. As I started my gap year, I planned to maintain a heavy influence of fashion and merchandising in my day-to-day activities. Marketing within itselfContinue reading “Getting Creative”

Happy February! This year is already flying by and I can’t believe winter is ending soon. Winter in Florida has been amazing compared to the long-drawn-out winters I’m used to. My winter has consisted of walks on the beach and lots of bike rides. No complaints here! One aspect of my gap year that IContinue reading “New Friends”

Happy new year! I feel as though I have felt a lot of emotions throughout my gap year. I’ve gotten really excited and happy but I’ve also felt really lost and lonely. My experience has been a series of unraveling layers of unknowns. Moving to a new state, starting a new job, making new friends.Continue reading “Staying Brave, Kind, and Strong”

Happy December! I can’t believe I am already at the halfway mark of my gap year. It has been such an eye opening experience so far and I am excited to see what else I accomplish in these next 6 months. My main “Goal” during my gap year was finding what I was really interestedContinue reading “The Good & The Bad”

Hi November! Although graduating high school feels like yesterday, I do think my view of myself has changed, a lot. If we go back to June 2021 Ivy I had just graduated high school and moved to Florida soon after. I didn’t know a single person and I had no clue what I was goingContinue reading “Getting to Know Myself”

Hello! This question took me a while to think about as I truly have adjusted quite easily. So that’s my answer. I never thought I would have adjusted as well as I have. Living with my family especially has made it an experience that I can truly enjoy, as I don’t have the stress ofContinue reading “Appreciating my Individual Journey”

Hi again! Happy September! So far I have been very fortunate to experience such a great gap year thus far. I love everything that I am involving myself in, as well as the people I have surrounded myself with. I currently work at a boutique with 5 awesome women and we have truly created aContinue reading “Overcoming Challenges”

My daily routine for September changes almost every week. The most consistent aspect is my job and internship at a boutique located in Ponte Vedra called Rosie True. I am there for about 4-5 days out of the week and my hours vary from day to day, most often being 10 am – 6 pm.Continue reading “My Daily Life”

Hello again! I can’t believe it has already been a month since my last post!! I have been thoroughly enjoying my summer and enjoying the sun down here in Florida. I have been nannying several times a week for two super cute kids and I also started working at a local boutique very part timeContinue reading “My Goals”