Lights are low. Music on. I'm alone. As I unwind I look around and pat myself on the back. Progress was made. LOTS. Sure it was just another ordinary day  - Cooked breakfast, did dishes, worked steadily on laundry, vacuumed, even started and got halfway through a big project that I've had on the back burner for months. This ordinary day didn't feel ordinary to me though. My thoughts are on tomorrow.
Let's just say that my heart kind of got broken over a lost opportunity, but somewhat mended when a new one came up. This new opportunity is in a completely different direction than I ever thought, but I'm ready. Tomorrow this new endeavor begins.


So congratulations, Girl with the Master's Degree - Girl with two high-profile parents in this small town. You took my job. Don't get me wrong, even though you are way overqualified and the pay is probably considered laughable for someone of your caliber, I understand business is business, and after all, you just kinda "fell into their lap."  I have no qualms.

Tomorrow is a new start for me. Who knows, it may not pan out to anything great, but then again, it may. As of now, I'm changing the play. It's MY life. I'M the coach. I'm going for greatness. As great as I can be. I don't have a Master's degree and my parents are just two regular people, but I accept that.

I bet cavemen used to say this too, but I believe everything happens for a reason. Some things I don't understand, but hey - the cosmos are bigger than me! You just gotta go with it.  Plus it's an easy comfort line. If something bad happens to someone you care about, you can just say "everything happens for a reason". It seems to work for the most part.

As my unwinding time unwinds to closing time, I sit here smiling. This is it. Here I go. Everyone watch.