Endings

For a every new beginning there is an ending. Today marks the start of my new beginning. My house is under contract and in 30 days I am embarking on the scariest but most exciting adventure of my life. I am going to Saudi Arabia to work and start the next phase of my life.

I am not going to lie, getting to this point was not easy. I resisted this change at every twist and turn but sometimes you can’t beat the incoming tidal wave. This has been one heck of past year, so many unnecessary battles and closed doors have forced me down a path I never would have imagined. But I am taking it as a big clue from you-know-who…so here I go.

The perfect storm…

1) One career changing job layoff.

Getting laid-off forced me to reevaluate who I wanted to work for and with…so here I am 30 days from starting what I believe is going to be the most incredible adventure of my life.

2) Mean people

Those of you closest to me know the drama that has played out this past year, I don’t want to go into detail here because they are not worth it. Someday karma will catch up to them.

3) Empty-nester

I sent my last child off to college in Seattle last fall. Dealing with the empty nest syndrome was always something I looked forward to-so I was prepared…but throw in a lay-off and a couple of not so nice people and you have a case of “empty nest syndrome!” I am not ready for “retirement” and not working and staying home is not an option for me. So I found my next career move.

4) Make me an offer I can’t refuse

I have a great opportunity to do what I love, make a difference, and see the world! I am going to accept this opportunity and put this challenging, stressful chapter of my life behind me. I can’t wait to turn the page and see what is going to happen next.

Stay tuned.

Kate’s Mulligan