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compromise, courage, Dreams, Freedom, goals, Life, Marriage, risks, unconventional
It seems to me that life will mercilessly dish out moments when you feel trapped in an airless room, with a sign persistently and aggravatingly blinking EXIT over a door that’s actually a brick wall. It’s a horrible feeling and the taunting of the “non-exit” EXIT sign only makes it worse. You stop and stare as you think “there has to be another way..”
…there has to be….
Awhile back someone had asked me if I was happy with my current job situation and although I felt like I should be happy (I have a great job) I knew the answer was no but at the time I was still too paralyzed with fear to say so. Fear of regret, fear of the unknown, fear of not knowing what I wanted to do… just fear. It consumed me so I just kept on doing what I knew I no longer wanted to do.
Today is the day that all changed, it was the day I took my life back. No more doing things that I don’t want to do everyday for countless hours of my life. No more sitting in an office staring at boxes for 10 hours a day wondering what the hell I was waiting for. No more wondering what would happen if I did get the courage to quit.
I just did it, I finally quit! My last day will be in 2 weeks from today. I can’t believe I actually did it. I have a “good” job most would say a great job but for me it wasn’t about that. Over the last few months I couldn’t help but feel like I have been wasting time. What was I doing? Where was I going? What was my future with this company? The answer came up just about as clear as the blinking sign over the brick wall which is why I knew it was time for a change.
Am I scared? …shitless, but I am free and there is nothing more amazing than that. Free to be anyone I want to be. Free to recreate me. Free to be a wife, a runner, a caretaker and hopefully one day soon a mama. Free to purse goals and dreams and new opportunities that I have only ever hoped would come true. Free to enjoy simplicity and time and best of all my husband in Maui.
Today I took my life back and I feel empowered. I set the universe in motion to pursue my positive and all the things I want out of a simpler but more fulfilling lifestyle. I closed one door and can’t wait to see the new ones open. I know everyone is going to have their own opinion on me quitting my job and quite frankly you are entitled to that, however I don’t really care. My husband supports me 100% and I honestly couldn’t ask for more than that. My parents, my sister, my current boss, my current partner in sales as well as my closest friends also support my decision and are beyond happy for me and I love each of them for that — and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
It’s time…freebirding…
Chasing the Maui Son ✨ 
Hey Jenn, Not too surprised here as we talked about this when you and Colt were here for the 49 game. There is nothing worst then going to work each day to a job that you are not happy with. As long as you have the support from Colt go for the change. Things will work out for you. You will be succesful in what ever you do. I think you made the right decision
Love you guys
Thank you Uncle. That truly means so much to me. It was just time to take the leap. I thank god that Colt is such an amazing man and supports my happiness and dreams. We love you very much.
Jen, I’ve been meaning to write you and I haven’t had a chance until making one now. First off, Happy Valentine’s to two of the most beautiful and inspiring individuals I could be in touch with! Sending a ton of love and aloha your way, though I can fully see that no more is necessary. 🙂
I just wanted to let you know that I absolutely look forward and love ALL of your blog posts. You truly inspire and motivate me to make my life my own & “our” own. I’m thankful to have your active example. Just for the record, I’m proud of the leap of faith that you’ve taken and I am SOOOO happy for you on the journey you are embarking on.
We have such a limited time on this earth and why NOT make it the fullest, absolute best, and everything we can. Mahalo for continuing to make me smile and just want to hug you!
I was somewhat in a similar (not quite as prime) situation a few months back and man it was a tough and exhilarating feeling. I feel your joy 🙂
Jen, I wish you all the very best, joys of the universe and God’s blessing in yours and Colt’s life.
May you have such a beautiful day and countdown to NEXT!!!!! 😀
Love and aloha,
Caroline
Wow, thank you Caroline. You have no idea how much that means to me. This has to be the sweetest comment I have ever received and you truly made my whole day. I have been of course going back and forth since Monday about if I am doing the right thing and it’s the love and support from people like you that reassures me that I am. Thank you for that. I too look to you in your beautiful positive energy to grow and learn. Keep doing what you’re doing girl and Happy Love day to you and Mike.