This has unexpectedly been a summer of change you guys.
In June it became clear I needed to leave my budget-strapped nonprofit and I began a serious job search. To say the environment was toxic is an understatement and the last few months only became worse. And let me tell you! Job hunting takes so much time it’s a job in itself – while still working full-time, the relaxed and adventurous summer we had planned went up in flames.
Through the process and despite problems in the office, I realized how spoiled I’ve been. I worked a 20-minute walk from my house, my yoga studio is in the same building and my favorite local coffee shop is right there.
I’ll have to commute now? Join the rush-hour crush on public transit? My commute time quadruples?? I’ve managed to retain small-city work habits in DC. Remarkable, really.
The good news is I’m now a week into a new job! My commute isn’t the worst – I’m able to catch a limited-stop bus and avoid the metro trains all together. It’s a nice salary increase. The staff are spunky and friendly.
I’ll give a little more detail when I get my new office arranged and decorated and can also post photos.
In other summer news!
We went on vacation! Finally. And it coincided with our 3-year anniversary! We camped for 5 days in a Maryland State Park, turned off phones, didn’t check times, went exploring and generally just breathed. In perfect timing, I accepted my new position the night before we left, so we really were able to fully relax.
I ran a 10-mile trail race with some good friends:
I’ve been much more consistent with runs and workouts:
We’ve spent time around the city and had family visit:
Cassie and I took advantage our last weeks working together (she started a new job too!):
I’ve enjoyed my home. A peaceful home space is so important when outside the doors is crazy:
Now I can settle into a new space and new routine. I can work with freelance clients again. And because I work in the city now, I can be cool and have lunch dates with fellow downtown employee friends.
Thanks for sticking with me!
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Since I’ve been mostly absent, how have your summers been??
How do you handle transition periods?
