Mission: Transition

Graduated.
Wow.
My first little look into the world of college educated work.
One week after graduation I was working 10hr days and two weeks later I'm working 20hr days. Here's hoping I don't have to increase any further.
Keeping busy has been a good way for me to stay out of trouble. I guess it stems from my slight ADD, when my mind gets time to work "Hang on to your butts" the imagination drive kicks in faster than the hyper-drive on the Millennium Falcon.
Part of the transition is learning how to react to people (of all ages) as peers. From a young age my parents tried to instill a sense of hierarchy and respect due to those older than me. Teachers, family members and adults in general. I call most men Sir and most women Ma'am. Something that should not be done to NCO's in the military.
I'm learning about how to lead, through the mistakes of those who don't lead well.
I'm learning how to treat other people each time someone treats me in an inappropriate way.
And I'm learning about myself, when I try to council and develop those under my care.
I've found those who I can count on. On a day when smiling is difficult, they see it as their duty to make me smile.
For people who care about others, I say thank you.
For those who make the time, No Matter WHAT they are doing, to show kindness and love. You are truly the best of us all.

To end, my mission is not to transfer my routines into a new job, or life; but to grow and develop new patterns that will make me more successful in the next stage of my life.