Today our office had to say goodbye to one of our hardest working co-workers :( Most of my co-workers are only kind of sad about his departure because they have the knowledge that he will be returning in a part-time capacity in a few weeks. I am super sad because I happen to adore this young man and I will no longer be working at the office when he returns. I am wishing this kind soul a safe trip and I do hope that we manage to stay in touch via email and social networking.
With this sad departure, I am struck by the fact that it has only taken a few short weeks for a small group of us to become fairly close. We don't really see each other outside of work, but as a whole, we enjoy each other's company when we are at the office. We are a reasonably sized group and we seem to always manage to gather, without notice, in the "formal dining room" for lunch during which time we chat and laugh and simply enjoy each others company. I know from personal experience that this is not the usual when it comes to large groups of people and I think that it is probably one of my favourite things about our office. I do hope that this little break in the day will be enough to get me through over the course of the next 7 work days while I am replacing our Admin. Assistant....eek!
I think that is about it for me tonight...I am tired and have to go out to buy some decorations and treats for a double retirement party at the office tomorrow! At the rate that we lose people, it's almost amazing that we are able to get any work done :)
By the way...so EXCITED that the women's soccer team won a Bronze medal today!!! I am so proud of them and as always...Proud to be Canadian :)
~ S
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