This has been an exciting week. I have a date for the demo.  I saw my friends Nate, Zack, Charlie, Shawn, Dan, and Neal. I worked towards my Purple Stripe. I had the luxury of having my teeth cleaned. I rode my motorcycle ... and Eriko rescued me. I spent time with Momo and Mr. McGregor. I ran, I swam, and I biked. I tweeted. I nailed down the visit and agenda.

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It's the reality of where I am in my career now - wandering, searching, exploring, discovering, and learning. I'm very fortunate that a few folks have looked past my lack of commitment and let me participate, investing in the hope of mutual benefit. Of course, I feel the visceral and conflicting tensions: the need for an all-encompassing mission, the desire to create that mission for myself, and yet, the realization that I don't know what it takes, nor where it will take me.

I’m officially unemployed as of October 1st. I’ve known this day was coming for a year, and yet I am still shocked by how quickly it has come. Not that I didn’t keep myself occupied - but ... wow.  Reality hits. “What’s your plan?!”, I am often asked. I have many plans, but ironically, no specific one when it comes to my career. I’m super grateful that I have the flexibility I do; I’m going to take advantage of it while I can.