You have been terminated ....

Random irritation: I’m writing this blog at Starbucks because I’m getting new tires put on my car. Confused? Starbucks is next to the Pep Boys. I had planned on logging on the net and writing a bit, but instead of doing that, I’m writing this in Word to upload later because it seems that Starbucks and AT&T have partnered up to charge for wireless access at Starbucks.

Do you not make enough money off the coffee to provide this service? Seriously? Why is it that the independent coffee houses that I go to can, but Starbucks cannot? Didn’t you just raise your drink prices? Really?

I shall not be coming here to write again. Just sayin’…

So… today a chapter closed in the story of my life. I officially saw, “Terminated” next to my name at Daylight Transport. It was a good farewell, however. My coworkers, led by a friend, decorated my desk with balloons and then had an afternoon potluck. What I found most touching: they considered my vegan lifestyle.

I ate a few jokes about eating only carrots, but they actually had a ton of veggie options. Bread, some gorgeous vegetable platters with green beans and cherry tomatoes to boot, and a nice spread of fresh fruit were included. It gets better. I’m not sure who or what started this movement or who really contributed or participated in its funding so I’m trying to be mindful to not say names in the effort of appearing ungrateful – so to all and especially a certain Southerner who seemed to be at this charge I offer my thanks - but they even included some hummus, stuffed grape leaves, and falafel. It was quite nice to see that they cared that much.

I managed to even get some die hard meat eaters to try some of the veg options!
Regardless, it was a pleasant parting. I left on good terms and can be rehired in the future. I have nothing against Daylight – I’ve been treated with respect so I can’t speak to anything negative. I do wish they’d put a little greater emphasis on personal development with their employees, which I mentioned in my exit interview. So to those whom I worked with who may have expected some dramatic rant – I am sorry to disappoint.

I know, it’s so unlike me…