Closing the door on one chapter and opening another

Today was my last day working for the same employer for the past 9 years. I completed my internship with this company, was hired full time, worked as the Reservation Specialist for 2 years, then worked as the Adult Programs specialist for 5 years and ended working the last 2 years at the Youth Programs specialist. I learned so much, was given great opportunities and worked with an awesome group of people. But the time and opportunity became available for me to work closer to home.

My coworkers joined me for a good-bye lunch. My "team" that I have worked very closely with the past 9 years.

My "boss" got me a shirt.

 and I got her some of her favorite candies to help her get through the first few weeks without me and until they hire my replacement.

It has been an extremely bitter sweet few weeks. I will miss working with this work family and different aspects of my job, but I'm also looking forward to the new opportunities and challenges ahead! I start my new job on Monday.