This is the way work ends

Today was my last day at my corporate job. I negotiate contracts for a living. I have loved my career as a negotiator and I am sad that phase of my life has come to a close.

I signed off at the end of the day to no fanfare. I work from home. No one noticed. I exited quietly.

I am melancholy. I am scared. I am excited.

The future holds endless possibilities and I cannot wait to explore them. I have always wanted to write, and now I am. I am getting more hits to this blog than I could have imagined, and the feedback has been very positive. I am going to finish writing the book I started years ago. I am going to learn Spanish. Most likely by playing Spanish kid's songs to Aiven. But it is a start.

I cannot imagine what Monday morning will feel like.

I am hoping I will wake feeling invigorated and grateful. My plan is make Aiven breakfast, feed him with Daddy, and then go on a really long walk in Central Park. Maybe stop for a bit and read some books to him or sing his favorite silly songs. Then, I will trundle him home for his morning nap, and, if all is well, we will snuggle together in bed for a blissful, bright nap.