Friday 6 May 2011

The One About my Last Day.....

So today was my last day at work.  And this last week has just dragged.  The department in is in the middle of Year End and my boss in particular has been very stressed, and that has made him even more grumpy that normal, so the last few days have been very difficult.

But today has been nice, I spent the day tying things up, tidying my desk, throwing away a lot of paperwork that I seem to have hoarded (I think this is a family trait, my Mum hoards things too!), but most importatnly I got to say my goodbyes to my friends.  And that meant a lot to me.  I'm going to miss so many of the people that I've worked with, and I have got a couple of lunch dates pencilled in so fingers crossed we'll still all keep in touch.

My department all clubbed together a bought me a few things, including these gorgeous gerberas, and they didn't even know that they were my favourite flowers!  But there is a bit of a story about the flowers.  THey were meant to be a surprise.  My friend A, who had co-ordinated the whole thing happened to be coming up the stairs after purchasing the flowers as I was going down to see one of my friends.  So A had to explain that they were for me!  But they were presented by my manager, and I didn't tell him I'd already seen them!




And now I just feel relieved, it feels like such a weight off my shoulders.  And now I'm looking to the future, and my new start :)

5 comments:

Wanda said...

If those flowers are any indication, your future will be a bright one! Good luck in your new job.

Sian said...

Very best of luck with your fresh start. I think those lovely flowers show how much you will be missed

WendyB said...

Gemma, I'm glad you had a good last day, its important I think to end on that good note and to feel appreciated.

Grumpy had a wonderful time thank you.

Alison said...

Beautiful flowers..good luck in the new job!
Alison xx

Jo.C said...

Hi Gem - they were taken with a macro lens - a tamron one because it was much cheaper than the Canon for my 450D. That is why the depth of field is so narrow. Thanks for the compliments :0)