Embracing Change

I am a creature of habit and I do not like change. I like knowing what to expect and feeling that I am in control.

At various stages throughout my life I have had issues dealing with big changes. In first and second grade I would cry anytime we had a substitute teacher at school. My classmates caught on to this and would try to surprise me with "we have a substitute today, Melissa!" when I got to school just to see if I would start crying. The transition from elementary school to junior high was not any easier. For the first couple of weeks I would start my day by throwing up in the flowerbed before hopping in the car. Of course going away to college was a huge change for me. I barely left my dorm room and did not eat much during the week. I came home every weekend as soon as my last Friday class let out for at least the first 2 months.

But I am a "big girl" now and am trying to learn to embrace change these days. I am starting small. I colored my hair for the first time ever, although no one seems to have noticed it is a shade darker with red tints. I bought a Coach purse just the other week after being a loyal Dooney & Bourke toter for like 8 years. I am also looking to change-up my placement in the Junior League next year. Since joining the League in 2008 I have always had a marketing/communications placement and am currently the Communications VP on the Board. But I am looking to branch out and would like to get involved with something on the membership side next year.

Obviously the biggest change coming my way in the near future (hopefully near, at least) will be a new job. I thought I would be devastated when I lost my job, but I am actually doing okay. I am looking forward to starting new somewhere and think that this will be a good change for me. I am trying to be open to all possibilities. Who knows, maybe I'll find something that I would have never considered before.

Maybe change isn't that bad after all. Perhaps I should start looking for more areas to make changes in!