Holy @#$!

[cjsmith]

I did it. I shut down the computers, turned in my badge, and drove on outta there. I'm now in Los Angeles calling a square dance.

It hasn't sunk in yet. Last night I was so stressed about all the last-minute stuff that I slept about three and a quarter hours. (This was handy. I got a lot done.) But you can imagine how keyed up I've been all day. My shoulders haven't unknotted yet.

I suspect that tonight -- I suspect that somewhere between the time I fall asleep and the time I realize there's absolutely no need to get up on time, it will sink in then. :-)

Comments

[hitchhiker.livejournal.com]

YAY! (http://zem.novylen.net/is-cj-free-yet.html) :)

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

HAHAHA! I hadn't checked that since we first talked about it; I've been, uh, kinda swamped.

YES!

[billeyler.livejournal.com]

Do the folks you're entertaining know the day you've had? I assume you've got a hotspot for an internet connection DURING a dance. That's something I've never considered checking for before! Posting during a dance!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Most of them do, yes. Everyone's asking two questions: "How are your feet?" and "I heard you're... going back to school?" :-)

I usually don't check, but when the machine had the wireless enabled and went looking, it told me "Connected to linksys". Hooray for all the people who leave their wireless routers open!

[wildseakitten.livejournal.com]

congrats! I look forward to hearing your adventures in school. :)

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

I will definitely post them! Probably under a cut tag. Many of my adventures will likely be disgusting. :-)

[tryslora]

When it hits, it's going to feel gooooood.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

And terrifying, all at once. Holy moly. I can't believe I'm willing to take this lucrative, cushy, physically undemanding, flex-time career and THROW IT AWAY.

I bet I'll melt into a kind of skin-toned puddle and Rob will have to pick me up off the floor with a giant spoon.

[tenacious-snail.livejournal.com]

wooohooo! *happy dance* go you!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm still numb. "Wha... wha... *blink*" :-)

[leback.livejournal.com]

Yay! Congratulations!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thank you! This is so surreal.

[rampling.livejournal.com]

Wow, it's really real, you're out and committed to work for your fabulous animal healing future! CONGRATS!!!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Crazy, isn't it? It's the kind of thing that happens in alternate universes. Like maybe this one.

[anirishpenguin.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the next phase of your life!
I'm sure you'll become a great animal healer, I look forward to hearing all your adventures at school and at the clinic.

Go you!!!!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'll use cut tags though, 'cause sometimes animal healing involves icky goopy stuff. ;-)

[jupiter29.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! Sorry to hear you were so stressed all day, I hope the square dance is more relaxing and has helped with that.

Of course, if you need a backrub, you might be able to talk me into it. :)

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

I have the most immense amount of energy at this dance. I think I'm moving every one of those dancers around by pure telekinesis. Stress is weird stuff.

I wouldn't say no to a backrub. Almost ever. :-)

[allanh.livejournal.com]

I can't think of a more eloquent way to say this, so ... I'm very happy for you! This is a tremendous step, and you should feel proud to be pursuing your dream!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thank you, muchly. I'm elated, I'm smug, I'm terrified, I'm confused, I'm numb... yeah. It's a big ol' emotions stew! :-)

[bendoutdoors.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! I hope you relax quickly and enjoy the square dance. Pull out the really tricky material. :-)

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Ooooo, good idea. Next tip. I'll tell them who asked for it. ;-) ;-)

[ladycelia.livejournal.com]

Woohoo! Scary/exciting life changing stuff!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

That's it in a nutshell! My mental state is sort of "Uh, wow. I think."

[vito-excalibur.livejournal.com]

Holy shit, it's real.

YAAAAAAAY!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

This is probably one of the biggest "wow, it's real" points. This, and (should I be so lucky) the day I read my acceptance letter to a vet med program somewhere. It doesn't get a whole lot more real than "I have ditched my job and no I am not interviewing."

[layer.livejournal.com]

so happy for you (and proud). you are one gutsy lady. :)

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

There's a fine line between brave and insane, and knowing me, I won't see where it is until I trip over it. I *think* I haven't crossed it yet. :-)

[dcart.livejournal.com]

Congrats! Maybe I'll follow you in ten years or so. :)

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Go for it!! Take the leap!

[davidlevine]

Yahoo! The great leap forward!

[deege.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! You've done it! Taken control of your life in a way most people only dream about. Kudos for your strength, for following your heart, for going after your vision!

[mighty-sam.livejournal.com]

Rock out with your cock out, as it were.

[datagoddess.livejournal.com]

Excellent!!

[therobbergirl.livejournal.com]

Wow, that and you are simply amazing! Have fun not going into the office tomorrow!

[callyperry.livejournal.com]

Woo hoo! Go CJ! You are brave and your life is shiny!

[meep.livejournal.com]

Yo go, girl! Hurray for career-changers!

[lkeele.livejournal.com]

YAY!

[msmichelle.livejournal.com]

OMG, OMG!!! What an exciting time in your life! Am so proud of you.

[abqdan.livejournal.com]

Congratulations Dorothy! I wish I had half your courage (know where I can find a wizard?)

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

How 'bout some ruby slippers? :-)