Friday was my last day of work. We had pizza and ice cream. I sent farewell emails, cleaned my desk, recycled binders full of paper which had been so diligently organized four years ago, hung hawaii pictures all over my cube (I hope they don’t hate me for it), said goodbyes, returned my badge and got escorted out of the building. Literally, no turning back! It was hectic, exciting, liberating, strange. Right now is also strange–blogging on Monday morning when I would normally be in a status meeting. Eric is still sleeping.
We said a lot of goodbyes this weekend. Our church friends threw us a farewell lunch (thank you Joyce & Jason!) which at first felt like a mini-wedding (we had a private room and cake), but without the vows. Pictures were taken, hugs were exchanged, it was all very sweet. We will miss you guys!
We bought a moving kit from Costco. On Saturday, we sold furniture via Craigslist and friends (thank you Esther!). Now there are boxes everywhere and it’s making me claustrophobic and yet the rooms feel very bare at the same time with all the decorations taken down. For two years this house has been our home, and now we must depersonalize and turn it back into a house. It feels so… um, strange. (I apologize for my lack of descriptive vocabulary… I blame the packing and goodbyes for having exhausted my brain cells.) Anyway, I should be cleaning up now.. or doing laundry.. but instead I am escaping into the Internet and hoping that all my belongings will jump into boxes and pack themselves.
I also finished processing my last official set of photos yesterday. About a week ago, Elijah turned one and, following Korean tradition, his parents threw a BIG party to celebrate! It was the Best Birthday Party of 2009! Elmo was there, Freckles the Clown was there, Emily the Caricaturist was there. There were favors, centerpieces, games, cake, music, a slideshow, etc… most importantly, there was a lot of love in the room for this little boy and his parents! Eric and I were the designated photographers (notice I did not say professional, haha) and it was our first time doing “event” photography. It was tiring, but fun!! Here are a few of our favorites: 
Ok, now I REALLY should get to packing!!! : )
