Leaping....

There are times in life when you have to take a leap of faith. So I've heard. You should also know that as a Type-A personality, with a penchant for planning ahead - that kind of statement drives me "batty." There are NO leaps of faith without the consideration and careful plotting of safety nets and "emergency reserves" along the way.

But for a while, as some of you know, I've been sensing a cosmic shift taking place in my "own little world." One that has forced me to open myself up to friends, think broadly about opportunities, ask for help, occasionally stay up later than 11pm and yes, quit my high-powered, well-paying, status-driven position at a strategic communications firm right in the heart of K Street.

So today I resigned and gave 4 weeks notice. Having hoped for the best and planned for the worst I was pleasantly surprised when my boss did NOT have security escort me out the door as is customary in my industry. Turns out she was thrilled for me and said to count on her for any references I may need. She commended me on my work and thanked me for being a part of the team for this long. And then we strategized on who can take my place and what work needs to be done in the coming weeks before I depart.

Now, I'm with you. Have you lost your mind, Midy?! Do you have another job lined up!? Do you know what you're doing!? We're in a major depression.

Yes, yes, I know. Did I not mention how meticulously obsessive I am about planning, analyzing and plotting!? Truth is, for an anal retentive perfectionist like myself, for the first time in a very long time, I'm cognizant of my breath. Meaning, I feel alive.

So, what's next? I have no idea. I'm at that point in my "leap" where I've closed my eyes, raised my arms and propelled myself into the air. At some point I'm going to open my eyes and see the ground I'll be landing on. But, I'll tell you this. I know I have a good reputation among colleagues. And I have friends. GOOD friends. Who are ready to catch me if I fall - or hug me when I've lept farther than I originally thought I could.