I waited to the last possible minute to clean out my office, and I was rewarded with a lightly populated building at 3626 156th AVE SE.
My office was as I had left it Tuesday morning with just one small, but not insignificant problem. I had zero access to my computer. 15 years of contacts down the drain in very quick fashion. However, HR and IT came to my rescue and graciously allowed me to print my contacts and copy my personal documents.
It was nice to say some heartfelt goodbyes to friends in the old phamacutical warehouse and be on my way. Much of my hesitation in returning was the feeling that I was going to my own funeral. A few days had given me the distance I needed, and it wasn't tramatic at all. Perhaps this process will move along quickly. Perhaps the first step is the hardest.
11 comments:
this was from my good friend Lee
"look forward to checking in here regularly, and I am eager to watch (and participate in) whatever the next part of your journey may be.
You're pretty darn brave!"
October 3, 2008 6:53 PM
this was from my mother in law
"Been there...and now I can say it was the best thing that happened to me. At the time, I thought I had died. The only thing that kept me going that week was I had two of my son's little guys staying with me while their parents were in Hawaii.
I ended up leaving a job in which I was extremely unhappy. The end result...I spent the next 15+ years doing what I loved. That showed also...cuz I was damn good at it!
The best is yet to come....you will continue to shine!!!"
October 3, 2008 8:49 PM
Amy,
I'm so glad that I'll be able to keep up to date with what your next step in life will be.
These last few days have been so quiet, too quiet because it gives you too many opportunities to realize why it is that way.
I will miss your guidance, advice and most of all someone that I can trust.
I have no doubt that you will land on your feet.
Please take the time to enjoy life for awhile without the thought of work when you get back.
I look forward to keeping in touch and hearing about the great things that are to come in your career.
While this would be considered a setback for many, Amy, knowing you, (using your style & sophistication) you'll find a way to turn it in to a great adventure that will make the Next Chapter even better.
Wooo Hooo! You've buried the bored and undervalued portion of your life!!!! You are so amazing and I love that you are having this space to figure out what it is you really desire so it can be yours. Do EVERYTHING you think of, particularly the things you would never do. I can't wait to meet you in LA.
xoxoxoxooxo
Susie
Funerals are our final goodbyes but as Brian often reminds me, "Never forget the first three letters of the word funeral." It sounds like you are off to just that...Fun! You deserve this journey of Fun and beyond. Have a blast!
We are one of the few cultures on the planet to overly identify ourselves through our occupations. We have to get over that. I've rarely identified my best friend through your occupation, unless asked. I will continue to describe you Amy, as my best friend who has stood by me through thick and thin. Who I can talk to about anything in the world. Who I can just be with, do nothing, and feel so at peace. You are someone I have so many memories with. Amy A and I can travel to distant places and love every minute of it. Amy A. can make me laugh until I cry and pee my pants. Amy is someone I can cry with when I feel sad.
My appreciation of you goes so much deeper than what we grew up to 'be'...We are still growing each day. What is so very important to me is that my best friend is happy and I know that darn job wasn't the answer. Remember our one dream...was to be like Julie McCoy on the Love Boat and run the Durfy Deck and Tazzie Terrace....another opening A's and B's...Amy's and Amy's Bar, (Burgers, Bands, and Boys). So dream on Amy and let me continue dreaming with you and know how much I love and appreciate YOU! Have FUN and I'm looking forward to your next chapter. -Amy P.
I've got a great idea for you: Get really drunk and throw a rock through the window at Fox. Worked for me. I think your road trip should take you through San Diego. I need to get my Amer fix.
AA, you will be missed...it feels odd that I don't walk down to your office anymore...but I also know you are having way more fun! Thank you amy-affeld-alto-aries for all your honesty! Oh and thanks be to Claudia (I hope we meet her someday) I have now removed format queen from your title...
Help! Amy A...where are you? I am again procrastinating on a paper due Saturday for class. I keep checking for your next chapter. I love to procrastinate with you so I've reread your blog about 15 times but need a new chapter. Please send news as I continue to live vicariously through you. Miss you.
I am beginning to realize that everything that happens to us in life has a purpose. Some may call it divine intervention, others may call it fate, still others may deem it the yin/yang of the universe. I guess that is for each of us to decide.
What I know for sure is that each life experience prepares us for the next chapter of life. As my sons and I say "here we go on another adventure." Scary at first, but thrilling as you explore new possibilites. This is your new adventure...everything up until now has prepared you for what lies ahead. You're ready. I'm sure of it. You're an incredible person, talented on so many levels. I can't wait to see where you land! Sounds to me like a perfect time to start that business you've always wanted...
Not much wisdom coming from a 17 year old that you don't already know, so I suppose I wont send you some sappy "you will be fine" letter because we all know you will be. Just know I love you more than you would ever believe, and miss you dearly.
Love always and forever,
Seth
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