Yes, I am in Fact, Still Alive One Year Later

March 28, 2011 at 11:23 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

Three years ago today, I was boarding a plane at LAX headed for the Philippines.  It was the eve of my 30th birthday, and I was going to spend it on a plane.  However, by that time, I had been to the Philippines so much it almost felt like home.  I loved the travel, and especially loved going to the Philippines.

One year ago today, I was in Longview turning over my 20 customer accounts to other members of my team, and bringing them up to speed on all of my software development items.  I was excited, scared, and nervous, but looking forward to going back into animal welfare.

Sitting here now, I’ve been promoted to Assistant Director at HSWC.  I have my dream job, the job I left the corporate world to chase, and it is everything I wanted, though not always what I expected.  Everyday I wonder, am I doing a good job?  Am I prioritizing my work appropriately?  Are things running as they should?  Am I making more mistakes than HSWC can afford to make?  I lose sleep over these things nightly.  Yet, everyday, I return and keep moving forward.  I am fulfilled by this work, completely absorbed by HSWC’s mission, and strive everyday to do better.  I’m humbled daily by the choices I make, and worry incessantly if my decisions are the right ones for both the animals in my care as well as the organization.

Hopefully, this year will be filled with change, both in myself and at HSWC and I pray my mistakes will be small and few, but only time will tell.

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