What's been going on around these parts

Friday of last week was my last day of work. I turned in my laptop, got my final paycheck, and cleaned out my cubicle. My coworker Biju was kind enough to walk me to my car, but I admit that things like that make me a little weepy. It was good luck for everyone that I didn't start crying until I was alone in my car ;-)

In spite of such sentimentality and immediately spilling a shake on the carpet when I got home (which, as a friend pointed out, is frustrating because not only do you have to clean up a mess, but you're still hungry!), I felt great peace and was happy to go celebrate with Bruce that evening. Bruce found out on Friday that he had received a manager nominated bonus, so we felt we had a double celebration!

We went to Calafia Cafe in Palo Alto, which is my new favorite restaurant. It was founded by employee #58 / former executive chef at Google. Everything I've had there so far is delicious. mmm I think we will be going back on our anniversary...

It is such a blessing that Bruce is able to provide for us and that I don't have to continue working. I'm so grateful that he has such a fantastic job and that he loves it. Google is such a generous employer and we thank the Lord for that often. We are not fabulously wealthy or anything, but we feel that we are taken care of and that is a great feeling.

The other night we got a mailer with some local community class descriptions and Bruce started reading some of them aloud to me while I cooked dinner, suggesting that I register for some of them. It just warmed my heart that he is so committed to my happiness. He really is my best friend. (Okay, so one of the classes he was promoting was neck and back massage, so it wasn't entirely selfless... hehe...Unfortunately for him, I forgot to register for that class...)

Other than "The Magic of Watercolor" and "Thanksgiving Dinner" (the two classes I've registered for so far), I don't know a lot about what's in my future. It feels strange and is unlike me to not have a plan, but I know that I will learn a lot from taking this step and letting life unfold.