You guys.
Monday marks the start of my last week at The Ocho. Nearly 11 years of every sort of emotion you could have, I’ve experienced there. I’ve met so many amazing people and been given some fabulous opportunities that I wouldn’t have gotten unless I worked there. I’m feeling all the feels right now!
I’ve been reflecting on my tenure there a lot over the past few weeks. And I know I’ve seen a lot of it with rose-colored glasses. This quote has come up for me a lot lately–in my job and past relationships especially. Things haven’t always been the best there. That’s why I’m moving on it. But it has been such amazing experience. One that has helped to shape and form me into the woman I am today.
My identity has been wrapped up in being a TV News Producer. It’s who I am. It (can) sound(s) impressive. I’ve been actually using my College degree since before I graduated from college! What a concept!
But. It is time to move on. To forge a new path. One that pays better. Will allow me to travel, to retire, and to experience new things. One that lets me use a different part of my degree.
But that doesn’t mean I can’t mourn the past, while looking ahead to (what I hope is) a bright future. If a new chapter is about to begin, it’s nearly time to turn the page.
Until then, I plan to savor each moment of this week. File the memories away. Because life is unexpected, and sometimes you just need to slow down to take it all in.
Time, please slow down a little this week. That’d be great.
Runnin' Down a Dream 