unemployment.. here i COME!
so today is my last day of work.
i finished everything up yesterday so after turning my keys in and going through my security briefing this morning, i've sorta been sitting here with nothing to do.
i just got back from lunch with a few friends a bit ago and its weird... i thought i'd be sad to leave, but.. i can't wipe the smile off my face!
don't get me wrong, i love (some) of my co-workers here and the smile doesn't reflect my glee in leaving THEM, i just think, like never before, i'm EXCITED about what's coming up next for me!
even with the whole don't know anybody.. don't know where anything is... don't have a job.. don't have any money issues that i'm facing..
which i am very much facing...
I JUST SORTA CAN'T WAIT!
... which is funny. on my way into work this morning and for most the night last night after i left 0%'s house, i couldn't stop wiping away tears from my eyes.
saying good bye has NEVER come easily to me. and i've done it SO OFTEN.
after moving around every four years growing up, i vowed that once i was an adult and didn't have to do whatever my parents said, i'd pick a place and stay there forever!
but..
i was wrong.
or maybe i was right, and i just haven't found the place yet!?!
either way... i'm leaving town in ten days.
its completely surreal to me, but as i've told so many people this week...
i'm sad to leave, but SO EXCITED TO ARRIVE!
Comments
Moving can be so exciting! It's another chapter in your life and most definitely something to look forward to!
Posted by: Teacherwoman | June 27, 2008 2:09 PM
Good luck in Texas and hopefully you have a little better weather luck in Austin!
Posted by: Doug | June 27, 2008 2:10 PM
Just remember, everything really is bigger in Texas. That shit-eating grin is no exception. Keep the happiness alive and safe travels mis amiga.
Posted by: chiarunner | June 27, 2008 2:16 PM
Yup, I think it's just that you haven't found your place yet! I used to say the same thing as you about staying in one location forever (moved around a lot as a kid)...but we spent like 9 years in San Antonio trying to move the hell away. Now, I'm happy as a clam in Dallas and hope I never have to leave. :)
Welcome back, btw!!!
Posted by: Andra | June 27, 2008 2:27 PM
i'm sad to leave, but SO EXCITED TO ARRIVE!
LOVE.IT.
safe travels to you and the pooch!!!
Posted by: monica | June 27, 2008 4:13 PM
Wow! I know the feeling of moving away to a new city. It's fun, but scary at the same time.
Posted by: Denise "Firefly" | June 27, 2008 7:06 PM
Hi! I found your site a couple days ago and am busy reading through your archives, all stalkerly like. :) You're inspirational! I did a marathon in early 2003 with the (now defunct) Train to End Stroke program, like TNT. Then I lost my fitness mojo (and had 2 kids). I'm trying to get it back now and reading your stories is certainly helping my motivation. Thank you! And I hope the move goes well!
Posted by: Kristina | June 27, 2008 9:33 PM