Friday, August 3, 2012

Lethargy, or, Summer Fridays


Today, the fractured remnants of my company went out to lunch, to commemorate our hard work on our bill-paying, bacon-buying accounts, and to bid congratulations and a fond farewell to one of our respected and loved colleagues. He is leaving the sometimes stuffy walls of our suburban office to attend medical school; I am exceedingly proud of and happy for him, he is a hard worker and has a beautifully positive spirit. But, I would be lying, if I did not admit I am sad and am jealous to see him go, to see someone who I could complain and commiserate and joke with move forward to newer and more exciting, and fruitful, pastures. For lunch, the group engulfed heavy burgers, laden with various cheeses and toppings, and guzzled some slowly poured beers; it is sweltering outside, and I am mostly drunk with rich food. Shirtless, reading, in air conditioning, this is how my afternoon should be spent.



(image taken from Chuck was Here)

7 comments:

  1. Congratulations to your co-worker. It is always a bittersweet thing when that happens! I've been in that position as well.
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  2. jealously only makes us wallow. We all have been there but it can also motivate us to move onto higher heights ourselves!

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  3. Sounds like a wonderful way to spend an afternoon!! Love your blog-following you now :)

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  4. I agree, nice way to spend a day
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  5. It's always so sad when a coworker leaves. Your lunch sounds delicious!

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  6. it´s the perfect way to spend a day!

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