Sunday, January 28, 2007
What did I expect?
With less than 8 weeks remaining until our departure I gave my notice at work on Tuesday. I was fretting for a couple of weeks about how this would go. Though I did ask for the advice of few people to help me figure out the best time and the best approach, in the end I simply took the straightforward tack that I knew was best. As I am (I have one day left so I can use the present tense) in a training role I thought they would be upset and think I had wasted the time of all those who had helped me out since I started. That was not the case.
I was surprised by the support of the folks I work with and even those that I only know in passing. The response was a real affirmation of what we are doing; a shot in the arm that doesn't include a needle.
So with the real needles being discharged into our arms next week and the house still full of our future donations to the Sally Ann, I have my work cut out for me.
I recently read, Long Way Round by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, and my time off makes me feel like the team they assembled long before their adventure to smooth the road for them. Though Nik and I have already done 90% of the work the remaining 10% is tedious and time consuming. Selling some household items, donating most, getting supplies, mock packing, and organizing our technology. Let the fun begin!!
I was surprised by the support of the folks I work with and even those that I only know in passing. The response was a real affirmation of what we are doing; a shot in the arm that doesn't include a needle.
So with the real needles being discharged into our arms next week and the house still full of our future donations to the Sally Ann, I have my work cut out for me.
I recently read, Long Way Round by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, and my time off makes me feel like the team they assembled long before their adventure to smooth the road for them. Though Nik and I have already done 90% of the work the remaining 10% is tedious and time consuming. Selling some household items, donating most, getting supplies, mock packing, and organizing our technology. Let the fun begin!!
