The End

Today marks the end of another chapter in my life. For the past year I have been commuting from Fort Worth to Dallas to a job I love. Well my friends, life with a baby has shaken things up and the commute just no longer makes sense for our little family. So, I drove my last morning commute to the Big D today.

This was one of the hardest decisions in my life, as I love my job, the people I work with and most of all, the women I work for. I have cried more over this decision than most (hey maybe its baby hormones), but its been a hard and sad week. It's not often that you get the chance to work for women who inspire you, challenge you, and have a vested interest in your career. I know I have said it here before, but I have learned so much from this job and my bosses this past year.

I have also learned a great deal about myself. I have learned that sometimes you have to put you first. I am such a people pleaser, so Me often takes a back seat to, well everything and everyone else. Well, add a baby and husband into that mix, and something's gotta give.

So, I will say ado to my small office with a view of Dallas and move on to a new chapter in my life and career. And... hopefully this means a little more love for this ole blog of mine that has seen some serious neglect in the past year.

Happy Friday ya'll and tune in Monday for news on what's next for me.

Compromise Confessions

Life is full of compromises. We compromise every day. From little things like if I eat this, then I will workout more or I can work longer today to avoid working this weekend. I confess my life lately has been full of compromise.

I compromised working 2 minutes from home for a better career opportunity. I gave up easy, I know I can handle this work, for assignments that challenge me and force me to think critically. Gone is phone it in Friday, for the down to the minute edits to ensure a filing is perfect. Yes, I let the I can stay at this firm forever and not get fired and exert very little effort, job, for the fast-paced, use your brain and education I'm gifted with, career.

I confess I made a huge decision to jump out of my comfort zone and prove to myself that I can make it. Yes, there are days I think it would be so much easier to trot down the street, but then I get an email saying good job, or nice work, and I remember why I made this move. I choose busy over boredom, challenge over comfort, and opportunity. This is why I am a lawyer.