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Cue Jeopardy theme music...

It's official.

I gave my notice this morning.

And of course, because nothing happens as quickly as one would like it to, I am staying on until the end of the month. I'd be out of my head with frustration, except that I'm staying to collect an end-of-fiscal-year bonus. Is it enough for a big vacation? Or a hot tub? Or a new wardrobe?

Don't get carried away. It will be big enough to help us squeak by through the upcoming months as I build up my freelance biz.

I thought I would be more excited. Instead, I feel a bit nauseated. It's not exactly an "oh-what-have-I-done?!" moment. Close, though.

Now I have to figure out some way to get through the next 18 workdays. That's 24 calendar days. I'd figure out the hours and minutes and seconds, but I do actually have some work to finish up.

Important thing is: time's ticking.

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Brianne said…
Congrats! Stay strong. You'll make it.
7:01 AM
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