It used to be that when I came to work every day, my thoughts leaned toward trying to finish things, tie up loose ends and, if I was lucky, I might possibly begin a new project. There were days I dreaded going into the office knowing what was waiting for me. These days, each day is a new beginning. Yes, there are things that have to be cleaned up and details that have to be resolved but every single day holds the potential for a new project or the beginning of a new relationship. I’m not sure if that is because I am doing a greater variety of things or if the things I am doing have influenced me and just made me a more positive person. Maybe it’s a little of both. And just maybe, it has a lot to do with putting my focus on those around me rather than letting life beat me down.
I am retiring from my job at the Tarrant Regional Water District on October 3rd. That’s just a couple of weeks away. It is not a forced retirement and its certainly not time for me to retire but due to certain events in my life, I have a need to redirect my skills in another direction. I have plenty of opportunities. No, the American workforce is not through with me yet. I’m considering getting into consulting or sales. Maybe I will open a branch office in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex for one of the many vendors I know. Maybe I will get to do some traveling. It’s a big step for me and I am both excited and filled with trepidation.
But life it like that. A door closes. A door opens. Projects end. New projects begin. I have an open mind towards the future and the doors that will open. I relish the thought of new projects. You get out of life what you put into it. I have finished my first symphony and didn’t miss a beat starting a new suite for Chamber Orchestra based on the life of King David. I have a friend that thinks I should start work on an opera. I have photos that need editing, photos that need to be taken and photos that need mounting. I hope to have more time for the arts as I take on these new challenges. I want to be more involved with my family, my church and my community.
I am so blessed to have this opportunity. I have so many wonderful people in my life and I have the support of friends and family.
In truth, I have every reason in the world to hop out of bed in the morning and get started each and every day. Who could ask for anything more?