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Archives for August, 2009
Cabo – No go
Well thanks to hurricane Jemina, we won’t be going to Cabo. Last night a friend mentioned that Cabo was having bad weather. I checked a few sites that only mentioned rain. However, I went to tripadvisor.com to see if I could find any info on their forums. Sure enough, the hurricane information was there. To [...]
Recap and Preview – Cabo, here I come!!!!
Hi Everyone!
I thought this week would be kind of quiet after my Italian adventure. However, that was certainly not the case. I have been so very busy. First, I was so excited and pleased to see my interview featured on http://yoursabbatical.com/blog/. Good stuff!!! Check it out if you haven’t dropped by yet. Then, I had the pleasure [...]
It'll Be No Small Sabbatical for Angela Petitt
At 41, Angela Petitt left her job as a business systems analyst with Waste Management’s corporate office in Houston, TX, to embark on a sabbatical. “I felt it was time to step out, take control, and do something different for a change,” she says. She had been with the company almost four years.
Ahh..Italian memories
I am back from Italy and have been eagerly wanting to share with you the details about my Italian adventure.
Here we go…
Although we were running a few minutes behind schedule to the airport, we pumped up the tunes and jammed to BOOM-BOOM-POW to get us into high gear. Kerri, Elaine, and yours truly (aka Team BOOM-BOOM-POW) were [...]
la dolce vita
Italy is AWESOME!!! We are having a blast! We spent the first two nights in Positano and in a word – loved it!When I figure out this Italian keyboard, I will have so many exciting things to tell you. Til them…
Ciao!
-A
Let the travels begin…
Just got word that the ticket was still available - I am on my way to Italy!!! WOO HOO!!! This marks the first trip of my sabbatical. We leave in the morning. Actually, in a few hours. Gotta go pack. I am sure I will have a lot to report upon my return.
Ciao and Be blessed!!
Inspiration – “The [...]
No alarm clock!
No alarm clock needed!! Today is the first official day of my sabbatical and opportunities are already opening up. I have been talking to contacts regarding a potential business and participation in local volunteer organizations. Even more exciting is that I was just interviewed about my sabbatical this morning! So stay tuned for more details.
Hmm…I [...]
It is finished!
Laptop turned in – check. Badge deactivated - check. Said my goodbyes – check. It is finished! Today was my last day at work and I feel GREAT! I believe exciting things are in store for me as I embark on this journey. Next step, researching travel destinations and formulating a strategy to ensure the best use [...]
If not now, when?
I really did it! As of Monday morning, I will no longer be an employee, but a citizen of “My Sabbatical” world. In this world, anything is possible. My decision to resign and take a sabbatical has generated mixed reactions from friends, colleagues, and family. But, this is something I must do. Most people do not understand…I may not [...]