My retirement is effective the end of December, however last day at work is December 15, 2011.
A young colleague asked me a question last week. "I can't believe you're leaving. Aren't you going to miss all the fun we have?" I just smiled...
A new chapter in life will soon begin. Some believe before actually retiring, a plan must be in place as to how time will be spent. I find that to be too much like "work". Instead of having a calendar filled with activities, taking each day as it comes sounds much more adventurous.
I don't know what I'll be doing Friday, December 16th, but knowing there is a special person willing to take that adventure with me makes the future so promising.
Life is so precious; live it as if it were going to end tomorrow.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Card Carol
Today at work I made it a point to introduce myself to a new person in our Department. I felt bad because she had transferred from another area about 6 weeks ago and I hadn't taken the time to welcome her to our floor.
Earlier this week I sent an invitation to have lunch with me. (work is funny...we send an electronic invitation to have lunch instead of just picking up a phone, or physically walking to the other side of the floor!) Anyway, mid-morning I stopped over at her cube to finally introduce myself and let her know I might be a little late for lunch.
Her back was to me, but when I said "Dawn, hi I'm Carol" she turned around and said "Carol - are you my Card Carol"? As soon as I heard her voice I recognized her. She reached over and picked up a greeting card displayed on her desk, and sure enough my writing was on the inside.
When I started at M&I - 16 years ago, I was hired for her position as she was moving to a new role. After she trained me, I gave her a "thank-you" card and the front of it was a picture of dogs. Dawn LOVES dogs. Between M&I, and NM, she's had at least a dozen positions, but has always kept that card displayed on her desk.
Yes, I am her "Card Carol". We had a great time catching up over lunch.
Earlier this week I sent an invitation to have lunch with me. (work is funny...we send an electronic invitation to have lunch instead of just picking up a phone, or physically walking to the other side of the floor!) Anyway, mid-morning I stopped over at her cube to finally introduce myself and let her know I might be a little late for lunch.
Her back was to me, but when I said "Dawn, hi I'm Carol" she turned around and said "Carol - are you my Card Carol"? As soon as I heard her voice I recognized her. She reached over and picked up a greeting card displayed on her desk, and sure enough my writing was on the inside.
When I started at M&I - 16 years ago, I was hired for her position as she was moving to a new role. After she trained me, I gave her a "thank-you" card and the front of it was a picture of dogs. Dawn LOVES dogs. Between M&I, and NM, she's had at least a dozen positions, but has always kept that card displayed on her desk.
Yes, I am her "Card Carol". We had a great time catching up over lunch.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Happy Halloween
I love JibJab - Turn up the volume.
First one starring Julia, Jake, Grandpa, Shelly & Sara
Second one starring Chris, Nic, Mike, Jamie & Grandma
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