Apr 10, 2008 18:17
So, I thought I would write a nice little journal entry as I have only 10 minutes left until I have to clock out at work. Tis kind of exciting as today is my last day and a week from now I will be on the road on my way back home. I am so happy for that. My last paycheck was pretty decent too so that's always nice. :) Anyways... I'm very sad to be leaving so many wonderful people that I’ve met since I’ve been here. It’s also a bummer to be leaving my job because it truly is the best one I’ve ever had. I feel like it is my stepping stone into the veterinary field because they were the first ones to give me a chance with no experience. It’s been grand working here and meeting all the people and making new friends. I’m glad I moved to California in general. It taught me a lot about myself and also taught me to be a little more outgoing and make an effort to put myself out there and meet new people. I feel like my eyes have been opened to the world a little bit. When I lived in Wisconsin it was like I knew all the same people since I was really young and I didn’t have to work too hard to make friends or anything like that because they were just always kind of there. Also, I didn’t really have to completely live on my own. I always had my parents to help me out with everything and ask them questions and things like that. Out here I’ve had to make my own decisions and take care of myself and learn to REALLY stretch my dollars. I have a lot more confidence now because I know I can make it on my own. I don’t know… it’s just a bittersweet ending I guess. But, if I am to leave with a final thought on everything, I would say that I think everyone needs to move away from the place that they call home at least for a little while. It’s a good thing regardless of how tough it can be.