And nearly a year later...

Times flies...

A) When you're having fun

B) When you work too much you don't know what day it is

C) Never...especially when the countdown begins before you leave for the next big adventure

D) All of the above

My parents raised me to work hard for what I wanted in life because nothing will ever simply be handed to me. My parents raised me to be humble, responsible, and genuine. What my parents didn't tell me is that somewhere down the road I would encounter the unknown world of politics--people who have an agenda and you are just a obstacle in the way of them getting what they want. People have made me feel less than them and it has stayed with me and lingered. I'm not ever sure what makes them better...maybe it's their fancy cars, pressed suits, fake plastic smiles. Surround yourself will good people and don't let the "mean girls/guys" break your character.

You can still work hard and do everything right and not get what you deserve. This is an unfortunate lesson that I have learned. The take away to this is simply that it's no longer meant to be, it's not the right place anymore and you are ready to move beyond.

"And sometimes you do everything right and something bad just happens. It's as simple, and as scary, as that."
— Anna Quindlen

Saying good-bye has never been easy for me. In fact, I'm more likely to just simply up and go. Not because I'm bitter or resentful, but because it's so hard to say good-bye to people who played such a critical role in my life as a young professional.

This is not how I wanted to leave, but it's the way it is. I'm proud of all I have done and look forward to working in a supportive and challenging environment. Keep you posted.