I ended my first week at my new job totally pumped and more fulfilled than I have at any other place I've worked. Spent some time on the road, met some new people, and got a good amount of exercise. Later on I got to see some friends from Hawaii one last time before they go back. Had some drink, had some laughs, the usual....
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I'm completely aware of how jacked up things in my state are. From some of our redonkulous laws to our wonderful history of corrupt politicians. But every once in a while here in Illinois, we get to see something pretty special. And it reminds me that no matter why or how, at least for the time being...I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be.
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Tomorrow being my last day at work, I made my rounds while leaving to all the people I will not be able to see tomorrow. Plenty of hugs were given out, a fair amount of tears were shed. I will not really miss the place so much as I will miss the people. They'd become my friends and my family. As emotional as some may...
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What is it about some people that are way too old to be kids, but they'll never be adults? I got to spend some time tonight with an old friend for his birthday. Without outing him too much, he's a touch closer to 40 than he is to 30 and seems to want to stay living as a child. He can't or won't get a...
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The start of this year has been a bit of a wake up call for me. I've put a stop to being walked on and taken for granted. I'm turning a page in my life and have begun moving towards something greater and more difficult than I ever have before. I've let go of this one sided relationship I've been in and have moved on...
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