Ms. Taliaferro Does Not Go To Washington

I contemplated even writing this post because discretion is key when it comes to these things. But in the end, my subtitle does say, "one chapter at a time," and a very large chapter of my life has come to an end.

A few weeks ago, I decided to end my time working for a U.S. Congressman. I will avoid the details and spare you from a diatribe of despair, but I will say that I was not thrilled with the work anymore and am ready for new challenges.

By far the thing I'm going to miss the most are my coworkers and the friends I've made along the way. Staffers are passionate, kind and hard-working Americans who truly care about the future of our country. I only hope I resembled some of their qualities during my tenure.

So that's that. My last day was today, and while I'm positive I made the right decision, I have no idea what I'm going to do next. It's exciting yet scary, liberating yet daunting. Right now, I'm trying to keep my head up and eagerly plan out my next step, whatever it may be.

Luckily, I have a wonderful family and fantastic friends who know me and love me no matter what. And, to quote Forrest Gump, "even I know that ain't something you can find just around the corner." I'll keep you posted on my decisions. In the meantime, pour one out for me, Hill staffers!