The ending of middleschoolguy and the beginning of pakmailguy

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"What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from." T.S. Elliot

I know I read that before and thought it many times while watching the Lord of the Ring movies.  The idea of  what does a good ending look like and what does a good start look like? I've come to the conclusion they are one of the same.  One really can't have a good ending without a good beginning somewhere.

"I open at the close" quote from the first snitch Harry Potter caught.  This was a part of the beginning of the ends for Harry and for J.K. Rowling. An incredible series that it seemed no one wanted to end but it was such an awesome end and created so many memories I will never forget

I know what a good ending looks like - Rowling gave that to everyone who read about Harry. But I've also had the privilege (more than once) of setting beside someones bed side who was saying good-bye to all of his loved ones as his body slowly shut down.  I've watched good businesses say good-bye well to employees that were outstanding.

Sadly I've also watched and experienced the opposite.  One thing that they all have in common - they are hard to do but always; and I will say it again ALWAYS, necessary. 

This blog is the start of something I believe will be great, as well as helping with the end of things as well.  I've been asked to start one by the owners of PakMail215 and I find myself the new store manager as well.  I hope in these blog posts I will be able to communicate/express my thoughts, feelings, confidence, and even my fears of being a store manager. I also hope to communicate the joys and the losses of being in the position I'm in.  

The ending of middleschoolguy and the beginning of pakmailguy has begun.  It will be great and remember what Bilbo Baggins said,
"Still 'round the corner there may wait
A new road or secret gate;
And thought I oft have passed them by,
A day will come at last when I
Shall take the hidden paths that run
West of the Moon, East of the Sun."

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