This has been an exciting week.

I have a date for the demo. 
I saw my friends Nate, Zack, Charlie, Shawn, Dan, and Neal.
I worked towards my Purple Stripe.
I had the luxury of having my teeth cleaned.

I rode my motorcycle ... and Eriko rescued me.
I spent time with Momo and Mr. McGregor.
I ran, I swam, and I biked.
I tweeted.

I nailed down the visit and agenda.
I learned about 6th and 2nd grade curriculum.
I read some good books. 
I spent quality time with Jerry and Momo - and Eriko. 😍

👨🏻‍🔧

A rare golden moment.

It's the reality of where I am in my career now - wandering, searching, exploring, discovering, and learning.

I'm very fortunate that a few folks have looked past my lack of commitment and let me participate, investing in the hope of mutual benefit.

Of course, I feel the visceral and conflicting tensions: the need for an all-encompassing mission, the desire to create that mission for myself, and yet, the realization that I don't know what it takes, nor where it will take me.

I’m officially unemployed as of October 1st. I’ve known this day was coming for a year, and yet I am still shocked by how quickly it has come. Not that I didn’t keep myself occupied - but ... wow. 

Reality hits.

“What’s your plan?!”, I am often asked.

I have many plans, but ironically, no specific one when it comes to my career. I’m super grateful that I have the flexibility I do; I’m going to take advantage of it while I can. In the short term, I will continue to spend time exploring a number of different options while simultaneously earning some income. In my spare time, I’m very focused on fitness, being active in the home, and (just starting) to push myself on continuing education.