New adventure and new runway

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Oh boy, it has been three weeks of a roller coaster of emotion from the busy schedule at work and also my personal life. Well, let me add, professionally, too.

The last month was a busy time with the rollout of the vaccines to our residents. Just a busy time in healthcare. We had that all done, and I am so proud of the work that everyone did on the day of the immunization. We were rockstars, I must say. Awesome team members we have.

On the other hand, I had a surprise opportunity came my way. Also, in the province but I was hesitant in the beginning. I was skeptical of the place because it is a small town. I have never been to this particular city in southeast British Columbia. I have done my research and also questions about the position, what the job entails and all the other good meaty stuff. It started as a small door and then it became a gate. Of course, when a gate opens, you gotta come in.

I am unstoppable!

I have five weeks to prepare for this before I start my new job and the other night was an overwhelming evening. I took out all the boxes I used when I moved five years ago from Agassiz. I did not throw the boxes because I know someday, somehow I would be moving to a new place. Hoping that it will be my own home but fate is bringing me somewhere. Somewhere near the Rockies. Yes, I am leaving the view of the Cascades.

I know that I approached this move with a lot of questions and decisions I was weighing all the pros and cons. I am very thankful to all my friends who guided me with my decision-making. Ultimately, I had to follow my gut feeling.

It is heartbreaking for me to know that I would be leaving a position that I have put so much heart into and provided me with the experience and skills to do things. I have learned a lot. I am grateful.

I listened to a podcast that discusses how fear is so boring. I am leaping here. I am doing a huge leap of faith, but I also understand that some trepidations and worries go with it. They said I had the balls to do this move, well, most definitely. It goes with bravery.

"Time for a new adventure and new runway."

I had to get out of my comfort zone to understand that my safety net is myself and that there is always somewhere to land. I was scared of the move because I do not know what is waiting for me out there. The fear of the unknown can be scary, if I may add debilitating. I have to be strong. Also, lean on my superpowers and strength.

During these last three to four weeks of a roller coaster, I am so thankful that I am surrounded by family, friends and colleagues who are supportive. I am excited about this new opportunity but let me say that I am still nervous about it. It is normal. My mentor told me, "Your nervousness means growth." It made me wonder and do a mind switch. It is through growth, that I am allowing myself to be vulnerable but at the same time having that understanding that I cannot get rid of fear. On the other hand, fear is boring. I have to let it in, make it part of my life, talk it about and move on.

Some quotable quotes that I will remember shared by the people I care about:

1. Nothing ventured nothing gained.

2. You are the bravest person I know.

3. Risk has rewards.

4. Fate favours the brave.

5. Your safety net is yourself.

6. You got this.

7. You are so ready.

8. If you know who you are and know your purpose, no one can stop you.

9. Do what is best for you.

10. This last one is from me, "Time for a new adventure and new runway."

Yes, new runway because I still believe that every hallway is my runway. This nurse leader is unstoppable. It is time to write that book.