I'm a little delayed in posting this, so some of you already know. I've landed my dream job! I will be the Managing Director of a Modern Dance Company in downtown Philadelphia! It's perfect! The company is in it's 8th season right now and poised to grow and I feel i'm in the right stage of my career to grow into a seasoned cultural leader as this company realizes it's potential.
I'm realistic - I know some days will be tough. But i'm ready for this responsibility. I'm coming up on 2 years the end of this spring of having moved back to Philly. It's been a chaotic 2 years. Changing jobs several times, tackling first marathons and triathlons and dealing with injuries, dealing with a difficult real estate market, dealing with psychotic men in relationships.
Now, I finally feel like everything is falling into place. I've sold my place, for a profit. I'm very happily single, which makes me feel i'll be more successful in a relationship if I happen to meet someone and if I don't, it doesn't matter, because i'm feeling quite fulfilled in my life at the moment! I'm no longer injured and am steadily progressing in my training, thanks to my coach and teammates. Now, I finally have a career that excites me. I'm anxious to wake up in the morning and make things happen!
In a few months, i'm planning on moving into the city, within walking distance of my work. I'm in no rush. I want to get acclimated working in this new neighborhood and i'd like to enjoy the pool at my mother's house this summer. But I feel like this year represents the Beginning of the Rest of my Life.
I was trying to remember when things began to change for me - when I started feeling unhappy. I had an amazing childhood. College was a blast as well as the first several years out of college. Even when I began my full-time arts administration career, I was still having a ball. So when was it?
Then I remembered how awful I felt when I learned I had cancer in October of 2004. That was the turning point. That's when I felt unhappy in my career, in my love-life, in living in New York. I was done - I was over it all.
So, this transition has lasted for close to 3 and a half years. I don't know if i'm totally in the clear. But the future is looking much brighter for me. I feel much happier - so that says something. Now, if only we can get the Republicans out of office, 2008 will be a great year!!
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I am a terrible friend, because the October 04 revelation was a shock to me. But still - LOOK AT ALL YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED, SISTER. I couldn't be any prouder of you if I actually turned into a live peacock. Congratulations on it all, really and truly.
yeah you know, i don't know all the details about it, but i do tend to totally forget about the cancer, cuz you just don't... well, you live it, you know? you seem beyond it, and maybe you are finally catching up to that outside facade. your body is strong, your mind is amazing, your focus and determination put me to shame - only good things are ahead my friend! congrats on the job!!!
(now, get me one please, lol)
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