I woke up so early to head back to San Antonio. I’m glad that I did because it only took me two and a half hours instead of the usual three or so.

Since I only had about three hours of sleep I took a nap when I got home. I enjoyed some tea and football. It was nice to just relax without anything on my mind. Sissy and BIL came by for dinner and to pick up the pups.

When they left I had a little jam session and even recorded a part of it. Although it’s not on my new year’s resolutions I had a secret one which was to record and post to the public of myself playing guitar and singing. I wanted to step out of my comfort zone so I went all in and posted it to Instagram this evening.

And now I regret it because I feel so naked even though I know people don’t care or probably skipped through it. I have gotten some good feedback and zero negatives but being who I am I cannot help but wonder and it is killing me. I so badly want to take it off but I made a promise to myself and I have to stick with it.

Since my goal was to post one for the year ended I have held on to my part. At least now I don’t have it looming over my head and I never have to do it again. Staying positive.

Work tomorrow! I will be getting my picture taken and setting my profile up. Cannot wait to have my own machine! Eeek!

I finally got to see the sunrise. It’s the first time in a long time. Traffic had already built but I’m hoping going in earlier will help. Even with the traffic going home wasn’t bad. Thank goodness.

I said hi to some of my old coworkers and holding off on others until my account sets up. My official start date is the 21st so I’m just cruising in early to get a hold of everything.

I was able to grab lunch with Angie and Erin and catch up which was nice. It’s back to lunches at my desk though so we shall see how that goes.

I am pooped and I know I’ll be tired tomorrow night but I have high hopes it’s going to be fun and worth it. Tomorrow night is me and Kieran’s joint farewell happy hour. It’s going to be the last time I see everyone from my previous job. I have low expectations since I was only there for eight months but I do hope I made some lasting friendships.

My last day of work face. Noah says I look cross-eyed. Darn lazy eye.

Work went by super fast. I spent it updating work instructions, making sure the auto download works on the server, have meetings and one with the vendors, and the such. It was definitely one of the busiest days I’ve ever had there.

It was lunchtime before I knew it and Noah walked with me to Doozo. I wanted Treebeards but they were busy and I was lazy to wait.

We brought our food back to the kitchen and I received a message. Soon Noah and I were in a room with Kieran and Salim eating lunch and playing the switch!

Even that went by so fast that soon enough I was walking out the door. Sad to leave because the people there are amazing but happy because a new chapter is to begin.

I went and got my nails done because I obviously need to make a good first impression at my new job tomorrow. I am so tired and cannot wait to go to bed. And the way shorter commute is going to be so sweet.

I have some great news that I’ve been keeping under wraps because I was not ready to share it yet until it was more final.

My current job gave me an offer to stay on board indefinitely but another company had also done so at the same time. A couple of days before Christmas, I decided to accept the offer from the other company and will have to say goodbye to everyone tomorrow as I start my new job on Wednesday.

Today for lunch, Vicky, Kieran, Salim, Justin, and I went to Finn Hall. We all got food from Sit Lo except for Justin who went for Mediterranean. It was my last meal with this group. I am a bit sad because for all the years I’ve ever worked, this group is one that I would say has been easy to talk to.

Also, so far, Finn Hall has been a “no thanks” from me. I haven’t had anything that I’d say I would come back for because it’s good.

After work, I went over to Mallory’s for our hangout since this whole rest of the week will be busy with me starting a new job and farewell happy hour come Thursday.

We ordered Bonchon, talked about random things while John eavesdropped on random parts of our conversations and wanted more deets. JJ is getting his sassy attitude and it makes me laugh so much.

I’ve written goodbye letters for all eight of my interns and one for the future sole supervisor. She was my backup when I wasn’t available so I know she’ll kick butt at it.

I’m a little extra and embossed everyone’s names on the envelopes.

So extra that I bought a wax seal stamper that says “Open Me”. I still need practice but majority of them came out okay.

I am mentally drained spreading my knowledge to everyone at work and when Wednesday comes it’ll be even more drained since I will be learning a lot.

My official first day is not until the 21st but my new boss said that if I am able to come in starting this week, she’ll give me two extra weeks of vacation! Six weeks of vacation total? Sure!