What Happened to March?? What Happened to My CAREER?

March was a whirlwind! Did I mention I made the decision to resign, or as some may say, retire from TRIUMF after 20 long years?  Well I did.  It wasn't really planned, but I just woke up and realized that I wasn't going to commute any more, and the work stress was no fun any more.  So I gave a month's notice and the entire month of March flew by as I rode the emotional roller coaster of fear, joy, detachment, sadness, elation and fear again.  It was all so very surreal, cleaning out my office was like moving house - I had so many things to take off the  walls, cupboards, cabinets - 20 years worth!

In the end , my office was emptied, my work and projects tidied up, keys handed in, and it was adios amigos!

Our Director sent out a nice announcement to the staff that I share below :

 

 But as I left TRIUMF for the last time (Josie has left the building) I did not look back.   It is the end of a chapter in my life, but as I turn the page with bated breath, I have pen in hand to write my next story. I will miss so many wonderful colleagues and friends, but will keep in touch for sure. I think for me though, it was the tributes that I received by email from my TRIUMF colleagues, more than I expected, that have had the most impact on me.  I have saved each and every one for a total of 5 pages of a keepsake.  Since this blog also becomes a keepsake book at the end of the year, I am including a few personal emails I received that I particularly cherish.