It is 12:30 am PST on January 15th, 2016. I am sitting in the YVR Cathay Lounge waiting for my flight and praying the screaming baby is not on my flight.
I thought I would take a couple of minutes to address the question why now?
Many people asked - why finish work on a Thursday? Why not wait until the Friday? Your RSUs vest in March - can you wait until then? Why leave for Bali right away? Why not wait a few days? Why not go east and see your dogs? You get the idea.
The answer is simple. It has to be today. This new chapter, this next step has to start today. January 15th, 2016. It is an anniversary, a dark reminder and the perfect time to change the story this day represents.
You see, 20 years ago today I gave up my life. I stepped into the depths of grief, darkness, sadness and despair.
My dear mother died on January 15th 1996, 16 months after losing my dad. I was lost. and and I spent 20 years getting back on track. It took me 20 years to realize that life is short.
My mother was always clear with me - live your life. Experience everything. Travel. Try new things. Live life. Don't be afraid.
I am finally listening. And January 15th, 2016 seems like a good day to start.
First, you should be a writer, between what I've just read on this blog and your good bye message you should be a writer. Remind me not to read these at lunch at work, lots of tissue needed. What a great day to start your new adventure and I'm sure your mother is smiling at that.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more about being a writer.
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