The tragedy in life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. – Benjamin May
My retirement cake from Rachael Weaver, HDNet, and the Programming Department Wednesday, February 29, 2012
I suppose that it would only be fitting that my last day would be as unique as my life thus far– falling on a leap day–this morning I am awake and at the office very early–before sunrise–in anticipation of finally making the plans that I have had in the works for almost a year announced that was made completely public with my formal resignation from November 1, 2012, this day that occurs every four-years is my last day at HDNet, as their Program Manager. What a long and winding road it has been after almost 12-years of walking the same halls, visiting the same edit bays and offices, all of the changes and various positions I've held, and today will be the last time I drive the same roads and life out the same life I've had, and I cannot be happier with this decision to pursue a life with unimaginable possibilities and opportunities. Awaking each day to find that I have broken the routine and have chosen to be one of the few that stopped saying, "some day," and to live out, what I feel, will be the greatest adventure that has been destined for my life.
I suppose that it would only be fitting that my last day would be as unique as my life thus far– falling on a leap day–this morning I am awake and at the office very early–before sunrise–in anticipation of finally making the plans that I have had in the works for almost a year announced that was made completely public with my formal resignation from November 1, 2012, this day that occurs every four-years is my last day at HDNet, as their Program Manager. What a long and winding road it has been after almost 12-years of walking the same halls, visiting the same edit bays and offices, all of the changes and various positions I've held, and today will be the last time I drive the same roads and life out the same life I've had, and I cannot be happier with this decision to pursue a life with unimaginable possibilities and opportunities. Awaking each day to find that I have broken the routine and have chosen to be one of the few that stopped saying, "some day," and to live out, what I feel, will be the greatest adventure that has been destined for my life.
Sunrise at the HDNet, Colorado Studios, Mobile TV Group, and The Newshour offices As you can imagine I have heard many people tell me that they will be living vicariously through me as I take each step of this journey and every time it brings a smile to my face, and in spite of this, I cannot emphasize enough that I hope this encourages people to evaluate their own lives and dreams they may have brushed to that back corner of their mind and to take that first step in making these dreams a realization however monumental and overbearing they may appear to be. Believe me, when I first committed to what I'm about to set out on in just five days I was often overcome with fears and doubts, but as I weighed all of the risks–quitting or retiring from a career in television as Justin surprisingly reminded me of with the card at my going away party, relinquishing a home that I've made into my own for nine plus years and giving up the often-forgettable luxuries of air conditioning, hot showers, and my big comfy bed, I believe the exchange is to live a life full of absolute freedom–a life that I was born to live and experience. I feel that many of us have more to experience in life but because we are held back by fears and doubts we often fail to recognize the greatness we have within us, and, all too sadly the years pass more quickly than we can remember and those dreams are just fading memories of what could have been. So be adventurous, whatever the definition that may be to you, and begin to pursue and commit to a goal that maybe you never knew you had the strength to accomplish, because what is living if you aren't willing to take a chance on something that can be forever life-changing.
I couldn't help snapping a photo of me "Tebowing" after the final NASA Space of the current administration. July 21, 2011 Nasa Space Shuttle Mission STS-135
Thank you again to everyone at HDNet (#AXSTV), Colorado Studios, Mobile TV Group (MTVG)
HDNet Movies, and all of the wonderful clients and individuals I have had the pleasure of working with over the years, I will miss you all!
HDNet Movies, and all of the wonderful clients and individuals I have had the pleasure of working with over the years, I will miss you all!
A FEW VIEWS FROM MY 12-YEAR CAREER IN BROADCAST TELEVISION
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