Today, I went to the office and managed to get most of the work done on another of my projects. Then, I called the different consultants I work with on my projects to let them know that this will be my last week at the office. I have one or two more projects to work on, tomorrow, but that shouldn't take all day. I am setting aside Thursday and Friday to clean my cubicle and tie up a few loose ends.
My supervisor came up to see me and he has persuaded me that I need to be taken out to lunch, after all. I had said I didn't want to do anything to celebrate my retirement, but, today he said that several of my colleagues really, really want to do something and that it is a heart-felt wish (his words). Put like that, it seemed churlish to continue to refuse. So, we will go out to lunch on Thursday, to a nearby Vietnamese vegan restaurant.
It still doesn't seem real to me, perhaps because I will be going on vacation first and haven't even put in the official papers, yet! In my mind, I am not really retiring until the end of September, or even, the first week in October.
I was tired when I came home and fell asleep on the sofa while my tea was steeping! By the time I woke up, the tea was cold, so I had to warm it up, again!
Then, I settled down to sew my sari blouse. I sewed on the bias binding to the waist and hemmed it; then, sewed on the facings to the front opening and sewed that down, too. The blouse is almost done - I just have to try it on one last time and sew the fasteners (hooks and eyes). Except, I will make loops for the hooks, instead of sewing on the eyes. Then, I need to turn my attention to the underskirt. I gave my daughter my blue satin underskirt, since it has a drawstring waist, so she can adjust it. I will take my mother's blue underskirt, which has a fitted waistband - I will need to unpick the waistband and alter it to fit me. A well-fitting underskirt is necessary because the sari will be tucked into it, at the waist, to keep it held in place!
Friend R called in the evening and I had a nice chat with her and I responded to another friend's email. Later, I video chatted with my daughter and condoled with my friend's daughter as my friend passed away from cancer, this weekend.
Today, I am grateful for:
- A safe drive to and from the office
- A good day at the office
- A drive through the park on the way to and from the office
- Another cooler day
- Friends
How was your Tuesday?
The last week at the office! Are you excited to have a long vacation? Maybe after the vacation, when you don't have to go to work it will really sink in. :)
ReplyDeleteNil, yes, I am glad to have a long vacation! I am not planning to go anywhere, but I shall enjoy just sleeping in and not having to go anywhere! I think, once I actually turn in the retirement papers, it will sink in!
DeleteMy condolences on your friend's death, Bless.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your lunch tomorrow! People want to celebrate you, I think it's nice that you're letting them, hahaha. This will make nice memories to mark your retirement.
Thank you, Nathalie. Yes, I suppose they feel bad about not having a send off! I should just enjoy it for what it is. :)
DeleteI think it's lovely your colleagues want to take you out for a farewell lunch, although I'm not surprised it all doesn't seem real to you just yet.
ReplyDeleteIt must be quite nice to have the time to adjust to the change instead of stopping suddenly. X
Yes, it is very nice of them to insist. We had a staff meeting today and there was cake at the end of it. It will be nice to "ease" into retirement! By the time I actually retire, I'll be quite used to being on vacation mode!
DeleteVery exciting! Your last week. I wonder how your blog will change with no work to travel to, no traffic to sit in, no alarm to wake you up...lol...can't wait to see! Andrea
ReplyDeleteIt will be interesting to see how the blog evolves! I will still write about how I spend my time each day, but the activities will be different, won't they?
DeleteI think Nathalie right. The lunch will make nice memories and will make the retirement more real. I'm glad you're going.
ReplyDeleteYes, the lunch will be nice. They had a cake for me at our staff meeting, this afternoon, as well. So the lunch is something a bit extra. :)
DeleteI am sorry to hear of your friend's passing.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy your lunch out. Allowing them to celebrate you will be your parting gift to them.
Thank you, Anne. I think my colleagues are happy to have an excuse to go out to lunch! I am going to miss them!
DeleteI was so sorry to learn that your friend has died. The prognosis for her was sadly pretty accurate.
ReplyDeleteI think your co-workers really appreciate you and they are going to miss you. I'm sure you will enjoy the lunch. The thought of it when the matter first arose that must have been overwhelming at the time, but now you have it to look forward to.
Thank you, Bushlady. Yes, the prognosis was quite accurate, wasn't it?
DeleteWell, I must admit that it is rather gratifying to know that they want to take me out to lunch, in addition to having a cake at today's staff meeting. It will be a small group, just my immediate colleagues. And, yes, it will be something to look forward to. :)
So pleased you decided to go out to lunch with your colleagues its a special day for you and they want to celebrate it and show their appreciation of you.
ReplyDeleteSorry about your friend passing.
Thank you, Sharon.
DeleteYes, lunch out will be nice. It's good to celebrate the mile stones along the way. :)