The end of a chapter

So tomorrow marks my last day in the office. The last four and a half months have gone by so quickly and like most things that come to an end its bitter sweet. I've been given the opportunity to work with some truly amazing people. The atmosphere is like none other. Especially during these economically trying times it has been immensely refreshing to work for people who aren't looking out for themselves, but for the well being of everyone. I think this is a lesson that couldn't have come at a better time. In times like these I feel it is easy to switch into "survival mode" and begin looking out solely for oneself, but we'll never get anywhere with an attitude like that. I'm glad to be reminded of this on a daily basis, because it's so easy to forget. So that's the bitter part, I will be sad knowing that I won't be waking up everyday to see my new work family, but there is sweetness too.

This chapter coming to an end means that I am that much closer to the next one: LA. It looks like March 1st is the officially tentative move date and I'm beginning to get really excited. As much as it scares me sometimes the idea of a new place, new people, new job it's also really thrilling. I always thought that I would try to move to LA as soon as I could after graduation because I was afraid that I would loose steam, and let my fears get the best of me, but the last few months have taught me quite the opposite. The fire inside of me is burning ever stronger and I find myself itching to get in the game. I'm going into this with far less doubt and more confidence than I think I would have six months ago. One thing life has taught me is that everything is ever changing. Life does not end with failure, it begins with every new choice you make. I'll do what I love to do until it no longer holds joy for me, then I'll find the new place where my passions lie. I have no idea what the future holds, but for now I know that this is what I want to do, every fiber of my being tells me that.

I can't wait to leave Santa Barbara and embark on my own life!