Yesterday truly was the first day of the rest of my life - my new life after the law. On Sept 30, I said goodbye to the legal career I spent 14 years growing so that I can seek my place in the creative world. AND IT FEELS ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, WITHOUT QUESTION, FABULOUS!
I awoke with a renewed sense of excitement for what my future holds. I was filled with an energy I had not felt in years. My day was very productive -- I took my dog to the groomer, had a coaching session with my career counselor, washed 3 loads of laundry, took my dog to the vet, got a flu shot, went to the bank and the dry cleaners, attended an art reception for Teresa Bartenstein, and topped the day off with an incredible dinner at Lily's with my mother, grandmother, and two wonderful friends. Could the day have been any better? I don't think so! It was a day of pure joy and giddiness.
What will my future hold? What will I do now that I am no longer practicing law? So many questions and so few answers. But I am so looking forward to finding out!
So here's to new beginnings, fresh starts, and life makeovers. It's going to be quite an adventure. Enjoy the ride!
dear mel...this is so exciting...amazing what you can accomplish when it feels like the weight of the world is off your shoulders...i felt the same way the day after i quit working my job in lex...
Posted by: jennifer brandenburg | Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Jen - "Pure Joy". That's the only way to describe how I felt on Oct. 1. If only I could bottle that feeling..... :O)
Posted by: Melony | Monday, October 12, 2009 at 10:08 AM