Friday, May 10, 2013

The Eve of Change

It's the morning before my whole life changes and I'm feeling a bit restless. Today is my last day full time on my client. I've been working on this particular workstream for almost 2 years and this client for 3.5. It has become such a normal part of my life that it seems like lifetimes since I worked on anything else. This weekend, I'll have a going away party. On Sunday, I'll leave for NYC and things will never be the same. Whoa.

Since I've always been obsessed with rankings and the magnitude of things, I have been wondering if this is the biggest change I've ever undertaken in my life. It's between this, leaving for college, and coming home from college to start working. I can't say I'd give this the number one spot since I'm technically not changing jobs and I'm only moving 90 miles away, but it sure seems like a heavy amount of change. 

It's definitely going to be hard to say goodbye to Philly. I've had so many great memories over the last 5 years here. Especially knowing my brother is moving back here pretty much at the same time I'm leaving makes this tough. Luckily, I'm going to be coming back for work 2 days a week at least for a few months, so that should help me ease into the transition.

People keep asking - do you think you'll ever move back? I like to think I will, but I'm certainly aware of the possibility I don't return. Eventually, the insanely high cost of living in NYC may catch up to me, but right now, I'm just excited for something new. We'll worry about the long-term future later.

Right now, more than anything, I'm excited for a vacation. I'm thoroughly worn out and I need a break. I've been moving at warp speed for quite some time now, and it has definitely caught up to me. The energy I had when I returned from Israel is pretty much gone, and it's time to recharge the batteries. Hopefully, after 3 weeks I will feel refreshed, renewed, and ready to take on the world - assuming looking for an apartment in NYC doesn't kill me. At least I don't have any more hair to lose.

Time to get to work. It's the last day before a big change - no time to slack off now.

Kaps

Song of the Day: Zach Sobiech - Clouds

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