The rain this Friday morning may have deterred me from my usual walk, but it didn’t stop me from rising early and easing into the day with admin, the sort of thing we can’t ever quite escape. Today carried extra weight: it was my last day of being unemployed. I’m still letting that truth sink in, still soaking in the idea of stepping back into the rhythm of work, into a new chapter.
I made a stop to bid farewell to my nail technician who is leaving for greener pastures. It reminded me of how important it is to acknowledge and express gratitude for the people who leave their mark on our lives, no matter how big or small their role may seem.
Later, I visited a dear friend who has been walking this same uncertain path alongside me. She too secured a job this month, and it has been such a comfort to share this season of challenge with someone who truly understands the highs and lows. There’s a bond that forms in times of trial, something unspoken, rooted in resilience. Our conversations, no matter how they start, always end in laughter. They leave me lighter, brighter, and deeply grateful for the company of kindred spirits.
The next stop of the day was my side hustle: a corporate team-building and birthday event at Create Ceramics. It was the perfect opportunity to put my photography skills to work, and I felt alive behind the lens, capturing smiles, connections, and those small, precious moments that tell a bigger story. Being surrounded by people, energy, and creativity filled me in ways I can’t fully describe.
The evening was sealed with a celebratory dinner with dear friends, a chance to catch up, laugh, and toast to new beginnings. My day was full, my heart was fuller, and as I look forward to a jam-packed weekend, I feel ready to step forward into the next chapter with gratitude and excitement.
Unemployment tested me in ways I never imagined, but it also shaped me. It taught me patience, resilience, and the importance of leaning on love, laughter, and faith. And now, as I step into what’s next, I carry the lessons and gratitude with me, proof that even in the most uncertain seasons, we can rise.
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