Change is in the Wind

Well, it has been a while since there has been a Brad Post. Here is a quick update on the things happening in my life.

Last year was the year of expanding my horizons, looking inward, and really trying to determine where I am headed in life. Thus, the 52 books in 52 weeks idea was born. I was able to meet that goal while still choosing some very challenging books. I am really proud of that accomplishment. I think it did a lot of good for me.

This year is less about understanding and analyzing life, this is the year for doing. I have yet to read a single book this year but it is due to making time for other goals.

I started things off by getting a better work schedule. I switched from working overnights which were slowly eating away at me, to working days! Now I wake up before the sun, which is the closest to being a farmer that I'll probably ever get. Then I got some new linens and bed things to help sleep better. Happy sleep is a Happy life.

Following that I bought a bicycle and started biking to work. Except for about 1 day a month, I've been consistently riding to work and back on my bike. Woot! An Active life is a Happy life.

Furthermore, I wanted to try and gain some more life experience. With the help of Robyn and her roommate, I was able to get an interview with the Readi lab at UW. It is a lab that works on developing new ways of early identifying and treating of autism. I hope to volunteer there. I will know more about that opportunity next month when I meet with the Dr who heads it up.

I also wanted to try and get out of Security, I came to a point where I decided that I had hit my ceiling as far is growth is concerned and that there wasn't a lot of future in the department for me. In June I will have been at Seattle Children's Hospital for three years. Three years! I can't believe it. Seems like just yesterday I got a job here. I've been working my tail off in Security to try and make a name for myself. Apparently I did too.

Recently I've been interviewing for a Supervisor position over the Admissions Department.
Yesterday, I got pulled into the hiring managers office and he offered me the job. I am now the Supervisor of Admissions. I don't start for a couple more weeks but I am really excited for the change. I've given three years to Security. I am leaving the team on a very good note. My current Security Director said some very kind things to me and said I always have a place on the team if I need it. I am ready for the next page in my life. I get to lead a team and I get to shape the culture for the department! I've missed being in leadership and after years of hard work, I finally get another chance at it.

Last year was the year of learning, of sitting quiet and still, of thinking, and of internal growth. This year is the year of action, of moving forward, and of outward growth. A lot of things are changing and so many of them are for the better.

Thanks for reading along. I hope all is well with all of you.

Until next time,

-Bradley