I can relate to this experience as well. The transition catched me off guard. My advice would be to embrace the change while staying true to yourself. Live without regrets and, as Arnold Schwarzenegger would say, don't listen to the naysayers.
I also love the fact the paper has the word "miffed", you do not hear this much!
I also love the fact the paper has the word "miffed", you do not hear this much!