I (sort of) Quit

To Whom It May Concern,
I enjoy brewing but not enough to be a brewer. I like beer but not enough to dedicate my life to it. This idea did not come to me suddenly. It did not illuminate my mind like a light switch. It was gradual, like the dawn. As night began to turn to day, I gathered in more of my surroundings until I could see clearly that I was not in the space where I wanted to be or headed in the direction I wanted to go.
This realization presented me with a choice: continue forward toward an unfulfilled future, or risk a change of direction with the hopes of finding greater gratification in new fields. I chose the latter, and it is my duty to inform you that as of March 15, 2008, I will be a full-time student at Bellevue Community College where I plan to pursue a transfer degree (where to focus my studies I have yet to decide). If Mac and Jack's decides to retain my services after that date, it is with the knowledge that my capacity as an employee will be significantly diminished. Thank you for your understanding and your support.

Sincerely,
Andrew "AK47" Riley

This is the letter I gave to my bosses the other day. Since then I've been speculating about my motivations. As the deadline nears I fill with anxiety, and I second-guess my decision. Instinct told me that this was the correct choice, but I can't say why. The compensation is more than fair. The work is not difficult. To the contrary, it's easy. That may be part of what drove me to take these step that I did: I'm not being challenged.
I feel like there is some sort of void in my life right now. Work cannot fill it. Nor can family and friends. It cannot be filled vicariously through art. And it cannot be fulfilled from my relationship with Mitch. All these pieces are in their Right Place. Mitch can only travel beside me as I search for the one piece that's missing.