Change can be hard and healthy

WOW so since this blog should reflect my journey I think it's important to share ALL of the journey!

This past two week has been an emotionally packed. I am currently a Family Consumer Sciences Agent for the University of Florida. I LOVE this job because of the type of people in are organization. Just like with the Peace Corps it brings a group of diverse people together and helps them build common goals and missions. Well Extension is an organization in the USA that has been doing research based education and out reach for over 100 years now. The people who work in this organization don't come close to what they would make in the private sector, BUT they are a group of humans who mainly care about helping those whom they work with, both clientele and co-workers. Now yes I know there are always exceptions to any statement like that BUT as a whole I would put any of our agents up against some of the greatest leaders in the world because they focus on how can I help change someones life for the better.

With that being said we meet once a year to showcase the work that is going on around the state of Florida and at this meeting I go to share a few laugh and tears with some of these amazing people. Many where beyond excited about the adventure ahead of me. Many asked me if I was sure about this. Almost ALL of them asked "Where is Vanuatu?" and as things would have it there was a world map that I could show them on!! Some even fussed about my going and said that they truly hope that I return to the University because they loved working with me. (Don't worry I think it was the wine talking, Just Kidding Kinda :) Maybe)

Well Friday came quickly and there I was saying good bye to some of the most amazing people I have ever worked with, and I felt a little voice inside my head say, are you crazy?!?! The thought happened as I was walking back to my car, and I meet up with a faculty member who works on campus and we were talking and we were talking about my choice and they said I am excited to follow your experience and we are here if you need anything. And BAM it hit me like a lightning bolt the only reason I can even THINK about doing what I am doing is because I KNOW that I have an amazing group of professionals there to help me!! UF IFAS has made such a change in my life not only professionally but personally. I will forever and always be grateful to be a part of the Gator Nation!!

(Due to space and time this maybe a 3 part blog post, and well what better spot to end than here for now!)

Until Next Time!
JumpInTheJungle