I knew yesterday that it would take a while for it all to sink in. It was my last day at skirt! and Carolina Bride, and when I went in in the morning, I was stressed, as usual. I was thinking about the stuff I needed to write, who I needed to call, what I needed to get done. Stressed – on my last day.
I talked to my friend Kristin about it over sushi at lunch (mmm, Crunchy Diablo roll...), and she told me to “let it go, dude.” I pointed out that I still feel responsible for what happens – I also know it’s no longer my responsibility. Whoa.
For 14 months, the success of these two magazines has been my responsibility, and now…it’s not?
Heavy.
This morning, when I woke up, it was weird. (Granted, I’ve only been awake for about an hour – so far, unemployment is SWEET!) That’s it. No more rushing into the shower (I always rush), rushing to dry my hair, tripping out to my car as I pull on my boots, realizing I’m almost out of gas and swinging into the Citgo, realizing I skipped breakfast and swinging into Mickey Ds for a coffee and a plain english muffin, driving 40 minutes to work, realizing I forgot my deck pass and calling Kristin to come let me in, and then slinking sheepishly to my desk, hoping no one notices I’m late and makeup-less.
Yeah, Day One is not so bad.
Now, as for what to get up today, here’s what’s on my list so far:
I’m completely open after that. Any suggestions?
Write me a letter 😉 !
And me!!
Visit me in Holland.
Visit Stick Boy in Fuquay. You can grab some coffee, enjoy a scone, and be surrounded by people who think your the best, love your work, and are praying for you.
COME TO NASHVILLE!!! …and we can chat over coffee 🙂
Hello Faith, I am sorry for your job… I just wanted to tell you that I am with you on this. I am glad that you seem to have other projects. You have a lovely writing style and I always thought that there was a lot that you could do with it.
Good luck!
Sybille
Finish that LOVELY shirt we started! 🙂
5 words: Marshmallow Dream Bed, Holy Cannoli
just one more day!