Memories, Changes and Thanks

Tomorrow morning I will get in my car, drive to Homeland Park and go to work just like I have for the last two years. However, at the end of the day I will count down my drawer, hand in my keys and walk out the door for the last time. Tomorrow will be my last day at the bank. It's hard to believe I've been there for over two years now. Quick recap, I moved to South Carolina in August 2007 on a bit of a whim and a need for adventure. I thought that finding a job was going to be easy but that wasn't the case at all. I had no job at all for about a month and a half and then part-time employment until March 2008. When I started at the bank I was never so glad to see a Monday - Friday, 8-5 job. 

Tomorrow, and this weekend, will be a time of mixed emotions. I'm excited about change and moving on. But there's a piece of my heart here and I'll be leaving that behind. I think that, unless you are truly a heartless person, you can't spend any significant amount of time anywhere without developing some sort of attachment. 

If I were to start a list of personal "Thank Yous" here, it would take up quite a bit of time and space. And anyone who knows me well knows that I'm not really one for "Good-Byes". So this isn't going to be a long, drawn-out message. But allow me to say this:

There have been many people that have had an impact on my life during the last two and half years. Some more than others, but all have been important. If you're reading this, you most likely are in that group. It's amazing how the heart expands and makes room for all the people in our lives. And my heart has certainly grown bigger. I have appreciated the southern hospitality, all of the "Yank" jokes I've endured, your patience, kindness, support and love. Please know that you all will be remembered and loved forever.

I'm really not a "Good-Bye" person but more of a "See You Later" kind of girl. Things may be changing right now, but change can be good and life will most likely bring us together again in the future. 

Thanks for the memories and here's to all the new ones yet to come. :)