It's real now, whether I believe it or not

[cjsmith]

I have officially resigned (effective September 5).

It's not often you get to write a resignation letter for an entire career.

Comments

[ladycelia.livejournal.com]

Wow. It's huge and wonderful. Congratulations!

[therobbergirl.livejournal.com]

Wow. Just, wow. *applause*

[datagoddess.livejournal.com]

Go you! I know it's still scary and all, but you'll do it!!

[canseefour.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on having the courage to do this. Even when you're not happy, change can be difficult and I really admire you for taking these positive steps. Enjoy the courses.

You go girl!!

[brooksmoses]

Whoa. *grin*

(And yay for your company being sane such that it is in fact September 5, not August 8!)

Golly!

[shoutingboy.livejournal.com]

Way to go, hugs, and general approving noises. Hope I can buy you [a drink currently permitted by your health regimen] some time soon.

[deege.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on taking control of your life and getting started on the road you're really excited about! New beginnings are exciting, crazy and challenging -- have a fantastic ride!

[excessor.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on taking a huge step!

[anirishpenguin.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! Your a huge inspiration!
Enjoy your new new path.
Good luck you know you can do it!!

Hugs!

[hot-turkey.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!

[bjarvis.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the move!

How do you feel right now? Relieved? Terrified? All of the above? :-)

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Mostly terrified. :-)

[lizzie-omalley.livejournal.com]

I was speaking to a friend last night about being both excited and terrified for this new teaching thing and he said that he thought that terrified was a component of excited because you are reaching past what is known and safe.

Congrats on making the leap. Enjoy the exhilaration that comes with the fear.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Yes, I think either one can be a component of the other. Which one is in ascendance on any given day will vary. :-)

[rampling.livejournal.com]

Yaaaay! I'm really excited for you!! And envious that you have a dream you're pursuing.

[airporter.livejournal.com]

I've got butterflies for you! Yay!

[billeyler.livejournal.com]

(CHEERING!) I'm imagining that's the springboard for you for this next phase!

[layer.livejournal.com]

you're my hero.

[wordripples.livejournal.com]

Congrats!!!!

[zarex.livejournal.com]

Congrats! You've got some exciting times ahead.

[portia.livejournal.com]

That's awesome. Way to go! There are many kitties out there that are very happy to hear that. :o)

[roseembolism.livejournal.com]

Wow! That's a huge change, and it's wonderful that you're willing to go through with it. Just remember when you have doubts, this is making your dreams come true.

[kimatha.livejournal.com]

Wooooo!!!! Congratulations! You are about to have a great adventure! I'm so happy and excited for you!

Wisdom from the Governator

[psi-star-psi.livejournal.com]

"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."

Hmm, not quite the sentiment I was going for. Let's just try "You rule!" instead. I think that's nearer my intended idea.

(Though if you ever encounter a giant snake, you may appreciate Conan's opinion.)

[bendoutdoors.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! Aren't you going to post your resignation letter so we can read/enjoy it? :-) I wonder if I still have mine. Could make for some interesting reading. Don't be scared. You could easily step back in to high-tech if needed. But don't do it!! Enjoy the experience. Not many people get this opportunity. Best wishes.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

I'll post the version with only the four-letter words. Here goes.

with that from have time life make will this ...

;-) ;-)

[tiger-spot.livejournal.com]

Freedom! Congratulations!

[racerxmachina.livejournal.com]

Way to go! You're off on what should be a great new path for you.

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

Terrified at the beginning is normal, IMHO. I'm still somewhat scared. What if I can't...? What if they don't...? etc. Just keep plugging along. I try not to let all those What Ifs eat my brain.

[wooddragon.livejournal.com]

Allright, you go!

[hitchhiker.livejournal.com]

congratulations :D

[jb98.livejournal.com]

Well Done!

[lkeele.livejournal.com]

YAY!!!! Go, Ceej!

So, how do you feel?

[ashiegrrrl.livejournal.com]

Congrats!

[eichin.livejournal.com]

Ok, that LJ icon there? *that's* enthusiastic enough :-) yayyyy! congratulations...

[joedecker.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wow! good for you...

[justetthon.livejournal.com]

wow, CJ. Good luck and congratulations to you. Now that I've finished my program, I have to get on the stick and do something about it. I'm not "tied to my job" - funding ends as of 2010 and we all sort of understand the job will be over then (lab closes down, boss retires) but... that doesn't mean I couldn't leave before that. Where are you in school now? Have you started the vet school, or still doing the pre-reqs? Boy... writing a resignation letter for an entire career. That's really something. Something I also will be doing eventually. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[recordersmith.livejournal.com]

congrats!

[hnybny.livejournal.com]

You go girl!

[jupiter29.livejournal.com]

I am returning from an extended LJ vacation, so I apologize for catching up so late.

But congratulations on making such a great move in your life. I'm excited for you! (*hugs*)

[mbumby.livejournal.com]

Congratulations. May this new adventure you're on be everything you hope it will be.