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Date: 20 February 2010 00:04:12
you know, i just wanted to say that i've been pleasantly surprised recently with the people in my life. i've recently shared my plans to relocate with coworkers, friends, and family, and overwhelmingly, everyone has been supportive. it helps me know how they've seen me/our relationship, and helps identify that our relationship has been of value to them in some way/shape/form. it's also been encouraging - because several of them have said they wished they had made a similar life change earlier, and now have some regrets... ah - there's the key. i don't want to have regrets! this is my life. i only get one. it's time to go after what i want!
my boss' boss said that i was always welcome back to the department - there would always be a place for me. how lovely. and my direct boss was supportive, and very willing to provide a letter of recommendation. everyone i've asked so far has said yes. i hope to have about 10 letters from people i've worked with...which is a blessing. i'll share them during an interview. hopefully these references will help me get a job offer. we shall see.
it's bittersweet. to leave a place where i know where things are, know how to do my job, know where to find what i need at the grocery store... to move to a new city were everything is new. and still need to find a job. and a house. and sell my own! (well, i've hired some people to help me with my house - they're starting tomorrow morning...hopefully this will really motivate me to keep plugging away and tackle tough projects). lots to do, but somehow it doesn't seem so difficult anymore.
thanks for reading, dear reader. take care and have a good weekend.
~rain.