One Year Ago Today

It is insane how quickly time goes by. One year ago today, I left my administrative job of 16 years. One whole year has passed. I remember feeling excited and relieved, yet a little unsettled that I didn't have the entire future mapped out. There were so many unknowns. Even though I was filled with anxiousness, no longer did I have to daydream about a change. A new chapter was about to begin.

If I look back one year ago today and think about the fears that I had, I did not need to worry as much as I have. (Note to self: Stop worrying.) Everything works out and I had experiences beyond my expectations. I saw new parts of the world, met more members of my gigantic extended family, met exceptional people through that gem of a school, and learned so much along the way. There was no need to be as serious as I was, and it's important for me to remember this for the future.

There certainly have been times when I thought it would have been so much easier to have just stayed at that secure job...but then I delve into that thought just a little further and I shudder. When creativity is stagnated for the sake of a paycheck it is harder to maintain a balanced and happy life.

School is coming to an end but the learning doesn't stop. There are still lots of unknowns and I will be taking on new challenges. I am patting myself on the back though for leaving a profession, which didn't make me jump for joy every morning when I got out of bed. There are so many options for the future; now the task is to sort out which one to take on first, and have fun with whatever it is. I have some ideas that I'm working on...

Congratulations you if you have taken the same step or if you are about to venture out and do something different.