I left Medford last Monday and headed up to my sister and brother-in-law’s house, staying a night with some good friends in Corvallis along the way. Evacuating the city that night was surprisingly overwhelming: tough goodbyes followed by hours of hectic last-minute packing (I don’t know how I underestimated the workload by so much) and then the four-hour drive north in an unbelievably packed hatchback. I was also a little worried… Continue reading: Relocation | 2 Comments
Last Thursday was my last day at the office, and until then I never knew how many mean-spirited people I worked with. As soon as they found out I was leaving, my coworkers did everything they could to make it hard for me.
They treated me to special lunches all week long. They took time away from their families to join me for a send-off party. And at… Continue reading: Resignation | 4 Comments
“Over-preparation is the foe of inspiration.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
“Before everything else, getting ready is the secret to success.” – Henry Ford
Preparing for my upcoming trip abroad, I’ve tried to strike a balance between the two viewpoints above. Really, I have. Taking Henry Ford’s philosophy to heart, I’ve read plenty of travel books about Europe to prepare myself for specifics like visa laws and travel finance. But… Continue reading: Preparation | 4 Comments