Bye Bye Bingo

Well, this is it. Today is my last at this god forsaken place known as Planet Bingo. I was hoping to make a lateral jump into a new job, but after a year of living in depression due to employment at PB, I said enough is enough.

It's been a tough decision, bold move, and probably the biggest risk I have ever taken - but so far, it is well worth it: Since handing in my resignation two weeks ago I have begun to resurface. I am back to my usual, bubbly self, and feel as happy as a clam. Sure, it will be hard leaving the paycheque behind, but I get myself back, something which no paycheque would ever be able to cover.

I, however, leave with no regrets. Working at PB took a toll on my life, but I learned a lot in the 20 months I was employed there. I have become a stronger person, grown a thicker skin, and now know exactly what I want in a company, job, career.

Now it's time to leave that place behind, and move on with the rest of my life...

Turns out I didn't have any social functions last weekend, but that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. Colin and I spent Friday finishing our Christmas shopping. Correction, I finished my Christmas shopping, it is a mystery as to whether Colin has actually started his yet or not. Yesterday when I asked him if he had done any yet, he gave me his classic maybe answer - it can mean yes, or it can mean no - after 8 years I still can't crack his code - keeps life interesting.

On Saturday we were invited over to Colin's parents' for an evening visit. We told them we'd be over after Battlestar Galactica. On the way over we planned to pop into the White Spot (near our house) for a quick dinner, then realized there was a Canucks game on, so we popped into our local pub instead (next to the White Spot), to grab some pub grub and watch the first period.

While waiting for our dinner we saw Lisa and Andrew walk in. We were completely surprised to see them, since they live no where near us. Turns out Tina had invited them over, and Lisa tried to call us earlier in the day - but couldn't get a hold of us, since Colin dropped the phone, and cut off the call.

So we spent the entire game at the Pub with Lisa, Andrew, Tina, and a couple of Tina's friends. After the game was over, when finally made our way to Richmond.

This week is proving to be very busy. I've busy at work wrapping things up before moving on. And with my ten year reunion and Christmas this coming weekend, there is no end in site to my busy schedule.

Yesterday I began the reunion primping routine. I spent nearly three hours in a salon chair last night, getting my highlights and colour touched up. Today I am going for an eyebrow wax (no fun), and a manicure (can't wait).

Tomorrow I will be finishing off last minute things for Saturday's reunion (which I'm organizing). And, I may be attending our young alum reunion later in the day (last year CHS considers me a young alum). Friday I will be taking care of more last minute things for the reunion: The reunion is Saturday; Christmas dinner on Sunday with the in-laws; Christmas dinner on Monday with my family; annual family get together on Boxing Day - Tuesday; then Wednesday - I start looking for a new job...

Merry Christmas.