The Aftermath

Aftermath is a term generally used to describe the events following one exceptionally bad event - like a natural disaster or terrorist attack.

Basically aftermath really means something happened that was prolific enough to change day-to-day life - and the time period shortly after that event. This is where people deal struggle to adapt to the new lifestyle. It probably means they lost someone they love or their home. It's always overcoming something bad.

What would you call the aftermath of something so great in your life you experience that same shock? Is that an aftermath? It certainly feel like it.

There's obviously an adjustment aspect to the change, but what about the adaptation? In this case you have to adapt to the opportunity or it will go away. Then you can deal w/ the aftermath of having blown it.

What's more intimidating - knowing the worst is over or not knowing how to be the best?  I suppose it's the latter, but it's stressful nonetheless. It's the the same pressure of that surprise call up to the majors - right in the middle of the World Series. Sure this is a lifetime goal and achievement all wrapped in one. Now what if you don't finish the job?

If nothing else, it's exciting. That's the only guarantee.