:: oh ho! it's a new day

Did you feel the excitement in that title? No? Well...read it again.

As you might have noticed, I'm in a good mood today. Let me back track a little bit and cover what's happened over the past 24 hours or so. Yesterday I was so angry that I could have . I was basically given the ultimate block: I cannot switch departments without the approval of my direct manager. In this particular case, that wasn't looking very hopeful since he responded with "more than likely not for at least one to two years". How awesome is THAT?

Well, in retrospect and in his defense, I haven't been in this department for very long. Wait a minute, that's right...I haven't been here for very long. So even though I've been noticed for my efficiency, I'm not necessarily relied upon. However, in one to two years I'll be a power-member of the team (as stated by my team lead) so it would hurt the department even more the longer I wait. That's logical, isn't it?

I'm feeling good because the wheels are turning in the other department by now and I will be in touch with them soon. I'm also feeling good because my team lead and mentor is supporting be 100% and has assured me that I am doing the right thing.

I'm very good at what I do, I know where I can utilize my full potential and guess what? I'm only using a fraction of it here (although I'm still getting noticed for it...). Neumont taught me how to shine very brightly and I have every intention of doing so. I will not let anyone get in the way of my doing so either. So if it's a fight they're looking for, then I'm more than happy to bring it.

You'll have to kill me to take away my desire to better myself...and I don't see that happening.