Parting Pains

I have been hit in the past few days with mixed feelings of excitement, stress, and sadness. The past week has been a whirlwind of finishing up work (I will probably never again have 10 fabulous female colleagues, all my age – I will miss you girls!), running errands, packing, and saying goodbye. I’ve sometimes wondered why the heck I’m doing this – leaving loved ones, upheaving my tranquil home life, putting off a law firm salary. But I suppose it’s because it’s all goodbye in this moment and no hello… I know that once I’m there I will have no regrets!!