Today is my last day
May 20, 2009 by Shannon
Kellan and I in the Fox 12 Photo Booth at the 2009 Kids' Fair, right after a man in a bird costume scared him to death. He still managed to smile. (Photo courtesy Fox 12)
Well, here it is — May 20. My last day in the working world.
How did today get here so quickly? When my boss and I agreed on my last day, May 20 seemed so far off. Then again, it seems like my two-year-old was just born last month. Is a warped sense of time another one of those lingering post-pregnancy side effects no one ever talks about?
Regardless of what the calendar says, today is my last day, and I’m certainly going to have a lot on my mind. I have some really intense and important issues to work through. For example:
- Who should I bequeath my desk fan to? (The little gadget would be quite a prize since it’s been averaging 84 degrees in the newsroom lately. I think I know just the person who needs it.)
- Remember to turn in my key fob, the little gadget that beeps me through security and into the station. (Oh wait. I lost that two weeks ago. Oops.)
- Turn in my time card. My very last time card for my very last paycheck. (Yikes, that’s a scary thought. Am I sure I want to go through with this?)
- Produce a good newscast. (Tonight! Two hour American Idol finale! Will it be Kris or Adam? Watch and find out, then stay tuned for an American Idol recap on Fox 12 News at Nine!)
- Try to ignore the empty shelf that used to hold all my favorite pictures.
- Hope I’m able to tell my co-workers and friends how much they truly mean to me. (I try my best to hide it, but I’m a complete sorry sap with eyes that spontaneously turn into waterfalls, even in semi-emotional situations. Like dog food commercials.)
Most of all, I’ll be thinking about the reason why I’m doing this — my husband and son. They’ll be on my mind as I will myself to rein in the tears. Because after all, this is my choice. One that will allow me more time with the people I love most.
And that is nothing to cry over.
Comments (11)
Good Luck today, you will do great. We’ll be watching.
It’s watching a little person that you love so much grow so quickly that makes time speed by so quickly. A secondary to the great blessing.
What an adorable little guy you have!!! This new adventure you are setting out on is the wildest but most fulfilling!!! Enjoy! I look forward to following you! love the idea!
Good luck Shannon, sad to see you go.
Hope today wasn’t that hard on you! Just think of the adventures that are coming your way!
Go, Girl! Go!!! Have fun…..and call me for a playdate!!!
I’m so proud of you. You’ve been a success at all you do. Way good Luck.
Good luck Shannon!
I really appreciated you showing me the ropes w/the whole TV Make-up thing in November…ummm, ok, just make-up in general. You are so sweet!
Have fun & if you need a night out, give me a ring!
-jen
I was walking down 125th street in Harlem yesterday knowing it was your last day when I came across a 12′ bronze statue honoring civil rights activist and Harlem congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. The inscription on the statue struck a special note with me on your special day. I have to share it with you as you take this courageous and more importantly, APPROPRIATE step.
“Press forward at all times, climbing forward toward that higher ground of the harmonious
OOPS– hit the wrong button.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr:
“Press forward at all times, climbing forward toward that higher ground of the harmonious society that shapes the laws of man to the laws of God.”
Congratulations on your leap forward toward a your higher ground!
As we talked about last night…..you can call today Independence Day!!!! It will most definately be a new beginnning for you. I felt so strongly about being able to stay home with my kids (you and Tyler) and I know you do too. You miss so much with them as a working mother and I in no way mean to denigrate working mothers! Unfortunately, it’s become too hard to pay the bills without our hardworking, sacrificing mothers being out in the workforce. I’m so proud of what you have done with your life and what you will continue to accomplish!! You are moving on to a new and fulfilling phase in your life. Kellan will love having his mommy home! Tell Kellan grandma and Max say “hi” and we love his ABC song!
I was thinking of you all day yesterday! I wish I could have seen the show! I know it was a great one!