New Department Tomorrow

When I got the good news about my successful application to another department, I felt like I was on top of the world. Then I waited for 2 months for my notice to get over and tomorrow is the start of a new beginning in my career.

The excitement has actually worn off and I am more scared now than ever because I have no idea what to expect. I have been with the same people for the past 8 years in my now ex-department. I am now going to a place where I barely know the people. I have met some of them. I have spoken to them on the phone but I have not interacted with them in a lengthy manner. I feel like all eyes will be on me for the first few months while I get myself comfortable. Oh my!

Here I am now; opening a different chapter in my life. I thought I would never have the courage to actually jump out of my comfort zone but I did. I just hope I do well and feel that I am part of a new "family" there.

I thought I would not even say this but I am starting to miss my old department... Oh well... Forward, I shall go!

The Midnight Owl

The Midnight Owl
by Ria Cervantes

Alone in the forest
One summer night
I took the needed rest
And there is nary in sight.

The moon was shining
As I stared on the sky
Many thoughts are running
Was this solitude worth the try?

Hooo, hooo, came a sound
I wondered who was on the prowl
And was surprised on what I have found,
On a tree, perched the midnight owl.

Hooo, hooo, "You are alone, I see"
Said the owl to a restless me
"I want to leave my worries,"
The midnight owl nodded to agree.

"And if I may ask?" I said to him
"Why are you here?" I asked.
"I have been alone in this forest rim,"
"The peace of the silent night is mine." He added.

The midnight owl looked so content
Perched on the branch, where he was meant
I continue to lie with my own laments
As I try to comprehend where my life just went.

In the silence of the night the wise midnight owl has said
"Child, just throw worries aside
Your fears cast away like mold
Live your life with hope."

With that, the midnight owl flew.
The wisdom spoken I never knew.
Left alone in silence, I have learned
Life's great lesson from my midnight owl friend.

(photo from: http://www.birdingintaiwan.com/mountainscopsowl.htm)