AfterGlow..

I had been with Novell for a year. I was excited to leave Novell in pursuit of my dreams. The opportunities were infinite. There were a zillion things I wanted to achieve. My last day at Novell had finally arrived.

I sent out a parting mail, finished the formalities, met all the people I wanted to and had lunch with people who meant the most to me. Reality kicked in when I was climbing down the flight of stairs to leave office.

I used to run up the stairs, because walking up or waiting for the lift made me impatient. I was always looking forward for work. The spiral stairs covered with black granite was the prelude to my day at Novell.

The harder I worked the more enthusiastic I was to get back to work the next day. My last week at Novell had been very demanding. While getting down the stairs my subconscious seemed to be telling me that I will never be able to get back into that cubicle, which had been my home, my lair, my den ever again.

Emotions took over me. My heart wanted me to go back, my mind was wanted me to see the world of opportunity outside Novell. I did not want to get down the stairs, but the momentum kept me going.

I am still attached to Novell and the people there, but I have miles to go and loads to achieve before I go to sleep.