Good afternoon everyone.
Now before you say anything, yes, it has indeed been awhile since my last post. This is not by design, but rather is a product of my environment. Much has happened in the last few weeks, but it’s best if I start with one singular feeling:
I am not happy at work.
Work does not make me happy anymore. I’m not passionate about my work anymore. I’m not learning anything new at work. The only thing that has really kept me going the past few months has been my audiobooks.
This is something I have debated for awhile now; when I used to ask myself if I was happy at work, the answer would be “Yes” or “I suppose.” However that has more or less soured and not the answer is “No,” and thus I’ve been on the lookout for new employment for a few months.
And, after a great deal of searching, applying and worrying, I have received a new job offer. I have accepted a position at a marking company back in Colorado, which I start soon, and will have my last day at a TV station very soon (though today was my last day appearing on camera). The process all happened very fast — over the course of only a few days — and actually came a whopping two days after an emotional breakdown on my part. But this is an excellent opportunity to try a new career path, explore and build new skills, and find out what I really want to do with my life.
Of course, this new position is outside of Nebraska and has daytime hours. Meaning, for the first time in about a year and a half, I will be able to:
– Go to bed at a normal hour, and sleep a full eight hours
– Hang out with friends/coworkers in the evening
– Go through a full day without needing a nap
Which are all quite fascinating concepts to me, and I am quite frankly jumping-up-and-down levels of excitement to become a day person again. This is a huge step and a huge development, and I leave the station with great memories, life-long friends with coworkers, and a better understanding of myself and what I want.
That all I had to get out of the way, and now we can get to other fairly-recent happenings.
For a few weeks in February there, we were graced with sub-zero, arctic temperatures; coupled with rolling outages, dangerous cold and snow. I survived just fine (though had to wear my winter coat inside while I worked due to a failing thermostat), but had the power go out during my 7 a.m. newscast. Naturally my meteorologist and I did a Facebook Live to tell everyone about it. I also shoveled out my own car (and two coworker cars) while listening to “Savage Love” by Jason Derulo on repeat.
I ordered new glasses. I have not had new glasses in several years, and it was about time to treat myself to a new pair. They are wonderful, comfy and fit my face very well indeed. I am in love.
Since my last post, I have celebrated my own birthday with WF and close family. Although I feel no different in age, I indeed enjoyed my little party; I also have several brand-new appliances for my kitchen, including a garlic crusher shaped like a vampire and a Crock Pot.
Spring hath arrived — late. I cursed the adorable and all-knowing Mr. Groundhog previously for delaying my spring, but the sun is out, temperatures are warm, rain is in season, and I can break out my warm clothes.
I have been fortunate enough to receive the first Moderna COVID-19 vaccine dose, (with no side effects) and shall receive my second shortly.
And finally, just as I plan to move forward in my career, my coworker, Kaylie, is also moving forward. She announced a few weeks ago her leaving for another station in Michigan, prompting many “congratulations!” and “we’ll miss you”s. We celebrated, had our final hurrah, and now she’s gone. Yet I plan to stay in contact with her for a while! Actually, her leaving is what prompted that emotional breakdown I mentioned above. But hey, I guess it all worked out!
And that’s all there is. We’ll see you next time.