Reflections

I have been in a bit of a reflective mood lately.  Not surprising really considering I have just resigned from a job I spent the last four and a half years at.  And what a journey that four and a half years was.

Not only did I learn a thing or two (or three) about the online industry (see my last blog entry for ireckon), but in that time also finished off my uni degree, coped with a husband who travels way too much whilst raising two beautiful children.  We've also moved house, I've lost loved ones and found a new belief in myself and in what I do.  

I've also become somewhat of an internet addict.  I joined Facebook as the boss and I had a bet on re who could get the most friends (he's winning, but boy have I reconnected with some wonderful long lost friends - ex workmates, school friends, hockey friends etc).  I joined Twitter more as it was expected we 'got social media' as part of work, but have found myself drawn into its intriguing web of 140 character posts by people I've never met before.  It's all about connecting and that's what I'm slowly doing.  There's always a computer on in our house and at times I find it hard to draw myself away.

I've realised that over my working life I have learnt a thing or two and can translate that into being a productive and useful member of a team. 

I've also learnt that time is precious, and at the end of the day the best thing you can give your loved ones is your time and attention, because those precious times together are the things they remember the most.