I arose this morning to the fact that this would be my last day of work at my current employer. Three and half years of working here, almost the longest I’ve stayed at any job (the longest if you don’t count my internship).
It’s probably still too soon to say what I’m really taking away from my time here and what it will ultimately mean on the greater trajectory of my life. But I can at least say that I will walk away wiser, more experienced, and glad for some of the great friendships I have forged. I can also say that I leave here bloody, bruised, and ready for something new.
Tomorrow will be my last full day in the state of Iowa (as a resident anyway) and it will be capped off by a night of fun and frivolity. Mike and Kristin will be picking me up to go to dinner, just the three of us, and afterwards we head downtown to one of my favorite watering holes in Des Moines, the Hessen Haus. The plan is for my friends and co-workers to meet us there for drinks and good times, I’ve gotten affirmative RSVPs from most people, so the turnout should be pretty good.
Sunday morning will find me getting the last bit of stuff loaded into the car, my keys turned in to the apartment office, and then hitting the road to KC. I anticipate having a lot of very torn and mixed feelings along that three hour drive. A lot of false hopes and unrealized dreams will be in my rear view and in front will be the terrifying unknown.
Change is never easy, sometimes exciting, and usually what you aren’t expecting…
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