Happy anniversary
Exactly two years ago today was my last day at work.
Wild.
It’s crazy to think that I’ve been on a career break for two years. Granted, there’s the year and a half of actual travel and exploration, and then the other half of a year that was sheer turmoil and devastation in reaction to a life-changing health event. I know that while I’ve mentioned a health event, I’ve never quite dived deep into it because I’m still trying to wrap my mind and write down my words around how to capture the feelings and emotions of everything that happened without it turning it into a 10,000 word memoir (though I’m not opposed to this idea!). It’ll come…soon(ish).
And while I’m still technically on a career break, I’m no longer in explorer mode and am actively searching for jobs now - it’s the right time. Surprisingly enough it’s less to do with money (although I wouldn’t mind getting a recurring direct deposit) and more to do with actually being excited and energized about my next step (brand strategist - comment if you’ve got connections).
I don’t have any photos of that last day, but I do have photos of my bon voyage celebration that weekend. After all, that decision, resulting in this experience, was most definitely something to celebrate. When I think back to this day two years ago, I think about all the courage and heart that this woman had to make an unconventional choice and pursue a life that was truly hers, in every way.
