Friday, December 3, 2010

A Few Words on Change

I am typically the kind of person who can think very well on his feet. In high school and college I competed in competitive speaking where I did well in debate, extemporaneous speaking (30 minute prep for 7 minute speech) and impromptu speaking (1 minute-ish prep for 5 minute-ish speech). I am no stranger to drastically changing topics and situations, and can typically deal with them without problem.

Today, I am feeling a bit nervous about change - I'm entering a new set of circumstances with next to no preparation and concerned I may not immediately be able to meet the high standards I have set for myself. I'm changing sections at work with no more guidance than the information in the protocols and the direction of "make it pretty." That's not to say I've been shunned to an area and have been forgotten - instead, I was moved because of a recognition of my obvious talents, ambitions and accomplishments. That's something to remember, I guess.

That being said - I'm still feeling a bit unsure about this change.