It finally happened today. 4 months and 5 days after arriving in a new state, I have gone back to work. It is a part time job doing nothing that I've ever done before. I've decided not to specifically say where I am working since it is well known. So I will just say they specialize in caffeinated beverages.
These past months have been humbling in a lot of ways. Going from a person that hardly ever called out sick and usually had to use vacation time because I was at the point of losing it to being a person that had no where to be for months has been an interesting journey.
Jak has probably been my greatest day to day motivator over these months, in that I had to get up and out with him each morning and take him for long walks. He was actually quite glad to see me after I arrived home from my shift this morning. Perhaps he could tell my confidence level was greater than when I return home from doing laundry or something. Even he had got to the point where he wouldn't always get up when I came in the door.
To everyone that has sent me good thoughts, contributions and well wishes of all kinds, thank you. Your enthusiasm and generosity have kept me going. I haven't once regretted my decision to move here. Even on the difficult days. I think there was one fleeting moment when the metaphoric storm clouds were crashing down around me that I briefly considered packing it in. The thought was gone as quick as it came because it didn't ever really feel like an option I would seriously consider. If there is something you've been thinking about doing, no matter how big or how small, I wholeheartedly encourage you to do it. The risk in life is not trying something new. The true risk is complacency.
Take the step...
Until next time...
Peace & Love,
Hope
No comments:
Post a Comment