1. At Costco, buy a supersized jar of organic strawberry jam.
2. At home, open the jar and pour it into half-pint jelly jars.
3. Affix a cute sticker (it could say Strawberry, 2010)
4. For full effect, tie a sweet ribbon around the jar.
5. Give as gifts.
The jam really is that good, probably better then what I occasionally make.
But no, nuh-uh, I've never tried this trick on my friends.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Friday, October 01, 2010
the day arrived!
Yesterday was my last day at work. I finished packing and cleaning my office. I took care of my last small action items for my boss. I went to my exit interview, which was one of the most honest and kind events of that ilk that I've gone to (when it's even occurred. Oh - at IBM it involved my then-boss filling out an electronic form on my behalf, supplying the answers she thought would be best).
I had lunch with a new friend, then made my rounds to say goodbye. I will admit that there were moments when I thought "Am I nuts? This is such a nice place" but reason quickly took hold. It helped that nearly everyone said they were jealous, told me of their own retirement plans, or were just plain supportive.
I finally made it to my boss' office. We had a nice long friendly chat. I handed over my badge and my security fob and my laptop and gave him a short letter I wrote yesterday morning to let him know how thankful I've been for his kindness.
As I write these words, I think of another friend who was recently shoved out of her job. She went through similar rituals when she left (the card, the cake, the chat with the boss), which left her understandably pissed off. The same motions, vastly different results.
Today is a typical Friday - no work. Except I'm also not able to check in on work email. Things will get busy later. Speaking of which, I'm off to swim, then prepare for our vacation which starts tomorrow. On the agenda for Sunday, massages for two! Then, driving, hiking, looking at art, and meeting nice people. More later.
I had lunch with a new friend, then made my rounds to say goodbye. I will admit that there were moments when I thought "Am I nuts? This is such a nice place" but reason quickly took hold. It helped that nearly everyone said they were jealous, told me of their own retirement plans, or were just plain supportive.
I finally made it to my boss' office. We had a nice long friendly chat. I handed over my badge and my security fob and my laptop and gave him a short letter I wrote yesterday morning to let him know how thankful I've been for his kindness.
As I write these words, I think of another friend who was recently shoved out of her job. She went through similar rituals when she left (the card, the cake, the chat with the boss), which left her understandably pissed off. The same motions, vastly different results.
Today is a typical Friday - no work. Except I'm also not able to check in on work email. Things will get busy later. Speaking of which, I'm off to swim, then prepare for our vacation which starts tomorrow. On the agenda for Sunday, massages for two! Then, driving, hiking, looking at art, and meeting nice people. More later.
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