So that’s that.

I finished up at my old job today. I worked all the way up through yesterday—even putting in a few extra hours last night—and then went into the office this morning to tie up loose ends, pack up the contents of my desk, file stuff away, turn in my computer and keys, and say goodbye.

It is always so weird to make changes like this. It was surreal to walk out the doors for the last time. It’s sad to know that I won’t see so many friends on a daily basis anymore. The sad feelings make me question—a little bit—whether I’ve made a good decision. But then I remember that I’ve felt this way about leaving every job I’ve ever had. I’ve always made friends, and I’ve always had things about each job that I’ve liked or loved. So closing one door to open another… it’s always bittersweet.

I’m excited for change.

I’m afraid of the unknown.

I feel nostalgic about all that I’m leaving behind.

It’s a lot of feelings. So I’m glad that I now have a week to be at home, decompress, and not have to worry about old work responsibilities OR new work responsibilities at this point. My brain could use the break. I was hoping we’d have some halfway decent weather while I’m off, so I could take the girls for walks in our new double stroller…

…but alas, the weather isn’t going to get out of the 20s and 30s. So frustrating! All I wanted was like 45-55 degrees, but apparently that is still too much to ask from the last week of March/the never-ending WINTER FROM HELL.

Anyway, I made it out alive. Hopefully I can carve out some time in the next week to catch up on all.the.things… including blogging! Thanks for all of the congrats messages on my last post!