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As I sit here in my very plain looking office I can't help but think about all that has happened in the 2+ years I have been here. Here is a small recap for all my blogger buddies.

*Started on November 1, 2004

*I was so excited about this job because the previous job I was at I made literally no money. My income tripled coming to this job. Not only was I excited, but our bank account was also very happy.

*I started out as a case manager with the most horrible person in my department. She is my least favorite person in the entire world. She knew I was gay and had no problems talking about her "private" parts with me. Just because I am gay doesn't mean I am attracted to you or that I want to hear about your private parts.

*In February 2005 I had a client that was homeless. He was so high when he came in here that he peed his pants while I was doing the assessment. I cleaned the chair the best I could, but a week later came down with a horrible virus. Friday night we were at Urgent Care, Saturday night at 3am Laura had to take me to the hospital because I had a fever of 104 and Monday I was at the doctor. I was out for a week and was the most sick I have ever been in my life.

*In June 2005 Laura and I were driving home from dinner and were hit by a semi. Totaled our car and God and His angels got us out alive. We should have died or been seriously injured in that wreck.

*July 2005: That co-worker that I hated was fired. YEA. First thing I did was move into her office since it was a lot better then mine. One week later I was promoted to her position. That promotion came with a very nice pay increase.

*September 2005: My favorite co-worker of all time started. Kristie and I had a blast and quickly became friends

*October 2005: failed the Kansas Social Work test for a second time.

*September 2006: Kristie moves back to Oklahoma. So sad to see her go. I think maybe it's time for me to move on as well.

*November 2006: I interview at a few places, but never get an offer

*December 2006: Told my position is ending January 15.

It's been a blast working here. One of my best jobs ever. I love that my boss does not micro manage and allows us to actually do our work. And I have learned so much from him about Substance Abuse that I will probably use in all my work from now on.

Yesterday I had a very nice conversation with the CEO of our company who said she was so sorry she wasn't able to keep me and that she would be more then happy to talk with anyone about what a great job I have done here at my agency. That's always nice to hear.

I could be upset and bitter over the fact that I am being let go, but life is too short. Why burn a bridge when I have worked so hard here. One conversation about being upset about how I was told of the position being cut could ruin 2 years of hard work on my part.

If I sit quietly and really look I think I can see that new door being opened for me. I may not know exactly what it is right now, but in time it will become more clear and I will have a moment where I say to myself, "Of course, this was where I was meant to be".