365: The Reboot

Work has always defined me in a way... and as much as I hate admitting that, it's true.  Over the past 13 years, I've evolved over and over again.  Of course that is to be expected when someone is in their 20's and 30's... but for me I have learned a lot of life's lessons through the corporate spiderweb where I'm sure many of my colleagues had the opportunity for such educational training at home with moms or older sisters seizing teaching moments and imparting their wisdom.  I didn't really have that.  So the love-late relationship I have had with my career is probably to be expected.  I am not one to give up... and in the past I've learned some difficult lessons by not giving up.  Situations have come to a close much harsher than I would have wanted because I didn't walk away sooner.  Relationships have parted with more tears than necessary because I didn't walk away sooner.  It's hard to "give up" on something.  To recognize when our time has come to embrace all the wonderful while releasing all the terrible as we walk away is very hard to do.  But I did it.  After a lot of soul searching and prayer, not to mention endless conversations with friends and family, I made the choice to leave one of the unhealthiest relationships I've allowed myself to stay in.  I quit my job.  What a scary and liberating thing to do in today's economy, but I truly believe that it was the right thing to do and God will provide next steps on this grand adventure called my life.  So now... as I grasp ahold of my new best friend FAITH, I set forth to discover what the future has in store.  I'm exhilarated by the possibilities while nervous because of the realities... but in the end, I'm happy.