It’s currently freezing here… and will be followed by subzero, windchills, and just plain evil cold.  Yes, this is why I moved to California.  And while I agree with my dad that, “If you’re dressed for it, it’s not that bad.”  But that’s just it… you have to spend several minutes bundling up so that you can walk like a Michelin Man to the car, scrape the windshield, wait for the car to warm up, and all the fun that follows when you get to your destination.  I keep chasing gloves around the house, scarves, and hats – they just keep migrating.

And to be honest, the weather is not the reason for my grumbling.  It’s the fact that today I had to let go… the teen group I have worked with for the past six plus years is moving on and had their first meeting of 2012 today, without me.  They also met with three candidates to fill the position of leader of the group.  Whether or not I would have done things differently or similarly, it was hard to be on the receiving end of texts from the teens who are unsure and worried.  And it’s hard because this is my fault – I chose to leave LA and I feel horribly guilty.  I know guilt is a useless emotion, but it’s there in my head, lurking in my stomach, and lingering in my heart.

The best thing that could happen is that a wonderful person is found to lead the group who will take the group to new heights.  Change is difficult, and the last thing I should want is to hinder the potential for growth and new opportunities for those kids.  So I will remain positive, and let them be free.  In return, they will, hopefully, grasp life with both hands and exceed everyone’s expectations.  Except, I will admit, my own because I truly believe these kids can do anything they set their mind to.

And so ends the down in the dumps, yet up with people moment, segment of my broadcast…

Promise to have more fun reported tomorrow… we are off to Philly!

As ever,

K. Quinn