My Past Life

Don't freak out. I haven't gone all new-agey, although new wave is something I am passionate about. And that's music, not religion. But I digress.

Jack and I paid a little visit to Aegis - my former workplace - today. I needed to pick up his birthday invitations from Noel Anne, a very gifted artist and former co-worker, and figured this would be a wonderful time to make the rounds. As I was walking in, carrying him, a purse and diaper bag - and wearing pointed-toed heels - I found myself being thankful for my new daily uniform of PJ's and socks. Also, as we were walking in, I told Jack of the many times he had walked through those office doors while he was still in my tummy. I worked at Aegis right up until 2 weeks before he was born, when my blood pressure became a concern and the good doctor recommended that I get off my feet and just chill out a little.

It's funny how people come into our lives. I remember taking the job as a Marketing Assistant and being incredibly intimidated at the job ahead of me. The girl who hired me was someone I went to college and church with but did not know at all. Deanna went on to become a treasured friend and I can't imagine her not being in my life. We shared in each others' pregnancies and I love her daughter like she is my own.

Deanna hired me to replace a girl who had been promoted to another position. Raven and I hit it off immediately and I was so saddened when, about a month after I started, her husband took a job in Knoxville. Despite our brief time as co-workers, Raven is still a precious friend. Thanks to blogger, I can look at her gorgeous kids and laugh at her hysterical sense of humor all the time!

Then there was Lindsey, hired to replace Raven in her new position. Sweet Lindsey, who was the first at the office to find out I was pregnant, is now about to be a Mommy herself - And it's about time! She will be such a wonderful mom. I don't think I have ever met a more organized and prepared person in my life. I wish she gave lessons...

Tracy had been hired shortly before me, so I took the pressure of being the newbie off of her. Tracy, the lover-of-all-animals (especially cats) with a heart of absolute gold would give you the shirt off her back. I vividly remember the day when she cut off her waist length hair above her shoulders. Who would have ever thought she could get even prettier?

Then came Ashley - the Beauty and the Brains. Ashley is that girl you really want to hate because she's so absolutely stunning, but you can't help but love her because she is just so genuinely nice - truly one of the nicest, most lovely people I have ever met. She moved to Denver about 6 months ago, and I so admire her for taking that step on her own. I really miss her. (And I miss her fantastic recipe collection too.)

Oh, and Alicia. Alicia, Alicia, Alicia. My Cubicle Buddy. She and I perfected the "note slip" between the walls of our desks. Who needs email? We were passing notes! Very few people in this world can make me laugh like she can. Alicia is one of those people who, with a look, can send me to the floor. And I suppose she actually ties with Lindsey as far as who found out about Jack first...As I was telling Lindsey the news, Alicia was "inadvertently eavesdropping" on our conversation. I suppose that cemented our friendship right there. Love her.

I could go on forever about these wonderful people (but it's after midnight, so you see my quandry). There's Jennifer, Amber, Laurre, Jamie, Noel Anne, Crystal ...Precious people I was fortunate enough to spend my days with. These people were not just co-workers. They were - and are- dear friends. What a rare blessing!

**Oh, as a side note: I had planned on photographing Jack exploring my old digs, and had especially wanted a shot of him sitting at my old desk to post here. Of course, in a rare moment of non-vigilance (see definition above), I forgot to take the camera out of my purse.

Bad Momarazzi. Bad.