I took a chance seven years ago and accepted a job with a company that said all the right things. But sadly, it didn't live up to expectation and it did not give the respect that I had worked so hard to earn.
My husband was never happy in NC but he sacrificed for me to pursue my goals. I don't regret some of the experiences I had while in NC, nor do I regret the friendships I formed with true, honest, individuals. Those friendships live beyond state lines to this day. I do regret the investments that didn't return dividends as I was hoping or expecting. And I also regret the loss of time that came as a result.
Life is all about lessons and what you decide to so with those lessons determines the individual you are and can become. I take every lesson seriously and respect life.
Being back in Indiana for nearly 5 months now I do not miss North Carolina. I do not regret the seven year experience, I simply regret that things did not turn out quite as I had expected or envisioned.
The next chapter is well under way and I am very happy with how it has begun. I know that I am where I should be. This moment, this month, this year. I respect life and every experience that I have had in my life. Maybe some day those that fell short of expectation will one day understand that their lack of respect carries on in every component of their life as well.
