An Attitude of Gratitude

It seems like only yesterday, that I worked with the folks in the picture above. Yes, I'm in this picture too. However, at the same time, it seems like a lifetime ago, that I worked with these folks. Everyone shown has moved on. The station we worked for, stopped doing news many moons ago.

In this current economy there have been many cutbacks, and workers laid off from their jobs in numerous industries. Others, like me, have accepted voluntary buyouts from their companies, to take this opportunity to move forward, and change careers.

The process for me, has had it ups and downs. But, I have an attitude of gratitude. I'm grateful for my partner, who has stood by me, and believed in me. I'm grateful for my friend Kevin, who, with a passion for his craft, tutored me in my studies. I'm grateful for The Bay Area Video Coalition, for giving me the tools and instruction to learn new technologies!

I've been inspired by the process of pushing forward. I am eternally grateful to the those people I have met along this path. As the man in the bookstore prayed for me, so many moons ago, I'll never forget what he said, "God, keep her reminded, that you are going before her, preparing the way for her."

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. John Quincy Adams (1767-1848)