Last Day

August 24, 2007
My friend took me to a surprise party after my last day of work. She said, “Here’s to wearing jeans and t-shirts for the next three years.” Cheers to that.

I was convinced to meet my roommate at a bar downtown. When I walked in the door I noticed a room filled with more friends and coworkers waiting to surprise me. I was so taken back. Since when is quitting your job reason for two surprise parties? I have wonderful friends. I knew that when stress levels rose over the next three years, All of the people there and even those who weren’t would be there to lend a listening ear or a helping hand. Everything was going to be ok. There was no need to be anxious, just a need to celebrate.