This morning I did not get up to go to work, which feels a little odd. This past Friday was my last day of work at Whatley Eye Care! It was bittersweet leaving, even though we've known it was coming since the beginning. We had some great times together, most of which probably can't be repeated due to patient confidentiality. Thankfully it was filled with lots of laughter, because if you don't laugh at the public (and yourself sometimes), insanity could set in.
Through the few years that I worked there, many changes took place. The office grew- literally expanding to twice it's size with the addition of a new doctor. New equipment was added (hallelujah!). Families grew as new babies were born. (I think one of the things I'll miss the most is hearing about the kids' accomplishments... from potty training to graduating pre-school to highschool girlfriend drama! Even though I'm not yet a mother, it's fun to hear of them learning and watching them grow up!)
I learned so much along the way while working there. I started in the frame room helping patients select a pair of glasses and wound up learning a little of everything. And getting to know the workings of an office and what great people you need to have on staff to keep things running smoothly is priceless knowledge for my future!
I will miss my little work family so much! Our goodbye on Friday didn't feel very final,.. more so like a 'see ya later'. And since I plan to keep in touch, it really is like a 'see ya later', just later than a usual 'see ya later' later. :)
Thanks to Dr. Whatley, Dr. Rhyne, Heather, Dana, Joy, and Lance for giving me such a great work experience (and some life lessons along the way)!
