I quit my job on August 27th. I know it's now September 9th, but already that time of my life is fading from memory. I spent 5 years of my life there and one would think I'd feel a certain philosophical loss from quitting a job held for so long. I don't. I certainly miss the friends I've made there and I may miss the steady income, but I've always had a sense of transience while working for Time Warner Cable and my coworkers knew it. It wasn't what I am and therefore I did not define myself by that job's terms.

I have already moved on from that chapter in my life into something new. I've already had two days teaching and I already enjoy the heck out of it. My students are all fascinating, each with a different story and a different attitude and they make the classes that I've spent with them interesting. My only concerns are being overwhelmed too soon, but already I'm confident enough to teach a class tomorrow. I can see myself in front of a classroom and teaching. Not only that, but I can see myself being a great teacher, affecting every student in a positive way.

I am finished with Time Warner Cable. I may look back at that chapter of my life and skim over the highlights, and remember the lessons I've learned, but I was no more a phone jockey than I was a cook at Darien Lake. I am, and have always been, a teacher and I point my life in that direction.

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So my trip to Virginia was fantastic. Every aspect of the trip was enjoyable to the fullest. From the drive down there to the things I did, it was a thoroughly satisfying trip.

The drive was uneventful as car drives go. I got to see plenty of Pennsylvania's countryside(and smell it too). I took the back roads and while it was more stop-and-go between towns, I avoided much of the constant construction. I really enjoyed the drive.

As for the actual time there, it was fantastic. I spent time visiting Harrisonburg's Museum, swimming at the local pool, and exploring one of the local caverns. They were fun things to do(I wish I had time to do other things there), but when I look back there was something more that stood out.

When I remember this trip, it won't be the caverns or the museum that stands out. It will be the time I got to spend with my best friend. She was a gracious hostess and we did what we could within the time and limitations we had. I enjoyed the dinner that she, her boyfriend and I put together, as well as making the Twinkie Minions! Also, the countless hours playing Clue or Zombie Dice still remain fresh in my mind. I couldn't have asked for a better vacation.

Now, if only she'd let me put up some pictures of her to share