moving forward
There is so much to write about that I’m not sure where to begin. I’ll break it down and manage it the best I can.
THE SHORT OF IT:
• I had another amazing experience with Inside|Out Global that I’ve decided to move to Washington DC to help it get off the ground. My last day in Nashville will be Tuesday night, August 17th. I know… less than a week.
• I’ll be working any part time retail/restaurant job I can get while working with Inside|Out Global to get that off the group and running. We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us and I’m excited to get my hands dirty. Gradient Overlay will still be up and running so clients, don’t worry about that. Think of it as a change of address.
• I’ll be back in Nashville Sunday evening and packing up Monday and Tuesday and driving back here on Wednesday. I have a second interview with Armani Exchange here on Friday in Pentagon City.
• Final get-together will be on Tuesday night from 5-8 at aLoft Hotel in Coolsprings. Come and go as you please. If you’re in the area, I would love the chance to say “farewell for now.”
THE LONG OF IT:
Those of you that know me, know that I’ve been involved twice now with an organization called, “Inside Out.” Essentially we teach filmmaking to under-served inner-city youth as a means for them to tell their stories. And boy do they have some stories. It’s always fascinating to see God move in the lives of the students, but also in the lives of the mentors and instructors.
After I came back from New Zealand I felt so moved to be involved that I sold all of my possessions (you can read about all that here) so that I could go anywhere at anytime.
Finally, this is my time!
Over the past year God has closed ever single door to me in Nashville and other cities where I’ve applied for jobs: Dallas, TX with Southwest Airlines, Martha’s Vineyard with Vineyard Vines, along with many others.
Over my 5 1/2 years in Nashville I’ve made the best friends and the best memories of my life. I can’t thank each and everyone of you enough for the tremendous blessing you’ve been in my life. The relationships and the people is what I’ll miss the most.
Please try to stop by aLoft Hotel in Coolsprings on Tuesday night between 5-8 so I can give you a hug and say farewell! I’ll be driving out early the next morning.
I don’t see this as an ending at all… it’s a new beginning; a fresh start. And I can’t wait to get started.
