"The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we can become exposed is if we throw ourselves out into the open. Do it. Throw yourself." - C. JoyBell C.
A great quote which leads me to the writing of one of my final columns for the News Review. After 14 years with the paper - with a brief hiatus somewhere in that time - it's with some sadness and also excitement that I announce I am moving on to other endeavours.
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of my readers over the years who have touched my thoughts and heart with your feedback, your kindness and yes sometimes even your criticism. You always let me know you were reading.
I have to say I have had a lot of amazing experiences in my time at the paper from having the opportunity to interview our Prime Minister, to racing in a high powered race car. I've done stories with our provincial leaders and candidates, 14 years of mayors and councilors, community leaders and my fellow citizens. It has truly been an honor. You have made me think, change my mind on subjects, feel your happiness and sometimes your pain.
I've met wonderful people with incredible stories. I feel fortunate and thankful I had the opportunity to share them. I've seen children grow up, said good bye to familiar faces and watched as Yorkton has grown from a small town to a regional hub.
Change is the one constant we can always rely on so it's with that in mind I will end with another quote and say fare well. Thanks Yorkton. :-)
"For what it's worth: it's never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There's no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you're proud of. If you find that you're not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again." - Eric Roth, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button screenplay.
