Today was the end of an era, just to quote a work colleague today, when he learned that I was leaving.

Today was my last day at my now old job. I’d been working in this company for 5 years and 8 months. It was strange to say goodbye. Saying goodbye to colleagues I’ve known since my first day over there was hard. There’s still a sense of relief in my mind. I made it! After all this time, after all the disappointments, after all the good moments, after all the times I’ve tried to leave before, after all the depressing moments, after all the good experiences with travelling abroad and get to know different cultures and different people… I have made it! Now comes the beginning of a new era, a new step in my life.

This was the place where I grew up as a professional. The hard moments made me feel tougher in the end. The good moments made me feel more thankful for the opportunities I’ve been given. I did the best I could, with what I am and with what I know.

Now comes the time to stop. Stop working, I mean. Not just for a few days, but for almost 1 year. It will be a crazy year for sure. Really busy trying to capture and learn all that I can during my 1 year studying in Belgium.

For now, I just want to sleep! These last days, and even weeks, were too much on me. Even today, it didn’t seemed like I was leaving the company, with all the meetings, requests for help, questions, issues and problems that kept creeping in. I need to rest now! I’ll try to relax these next 3 days, while slowly preparing everything I will carry along with me to Belgium. I still can’t believe that in less than 7 days I will be there… and this time to stay there for real…