Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Countdown to freedom



The countdown has officially started. Yesterday my boss organized my 'farewell lunch', I chose the restaurant (with the best bison burgers in town!). It's too bad I'm sick, it was farewell with club soda... and I love a beer with my burger! Anyhow, it was lovely and I had tears in my eyes. All guys signed a lovely card and the boss presented me with the gift. It is a hand painted plate. Really isn't a plate but the gold pan and it looks awesome:

I absolutely love it! It will remind me of all the good things I learned and time I spent at the firm. It already hangs on the wall in my home office. Now it's time for another chapter and a new business plan!

Today I was working a little on the lovely pincushion. That darn thing is so addictive, I can hardly put it down.


So long my friends,
Evalina

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35 comments:

  1. yayaJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Hi Evalina! Thanks for visiting my blog and joining in on the party! I'm trying to visit all the sites but first I'm thanking all that have visited me. I'm looking forward to visiting here often and I'm glad I've stopped by and I'll be a follower too! I hope you're feeling better.

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  2. Angela BrownJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Been a while since I've had a chance to visit many, if any blogs, but I wanted to stick my head out of the cave for a moment to say howdy.
    I see you are having a countdown to freedom. Sounds like a tearful but joyful farewell. Hoping you are feeling much better :-)

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  3. AnneJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    All the best Evalina. Your pincushion stitching is just lovely!! :)

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  4. BarbJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Best wishes to you in your new endeavor! It is always sad to let go of friends and move on.

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  5. sharineJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    That is a beautiful going away present. Good luck for the next chapter in your life:)

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  6. Kim StevensJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Freedom sounds like...adventure! Hope you are feeling better soon.

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  7. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Your stitching is lovely...the plate (gold pan) you received is beautiful...I love that kind of thing! A perfect memory piece!

    So is this a countdown to retirement?

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  8. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    What beautiful, neat stitching you do!
    Sarah xx

    PS thanks for your lovely comment on my blog <3

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  9. EverydaythingsJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    I'm finding that once I start a craft I find it very hard to put down and do anything else! lovely stitching!!

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  10. NicolaJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    I have never had a bison burger but I do love burgers.

    How nice of your boss to give you such a lovely present and a farwell meal. Good luck with your own business.

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  11. Claudette497January 23, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Congratulations on your retirement! Have fun running your own business!

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    1. EvalinaMariaJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:12 PM

      Depends what you're calling retirement... I'll be working full time just not for someone else.

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  12. Stitchy Mc Floss January 23, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Oh such a lovely plate and I am sure you will be truly missed, too. Happy Retirement! Now the fun begins. :)

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  13. lorikJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    Congratulations! Retirement is wonderful! Enjoy it:)

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    1. EvalinaMariaJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:36 PM

      I'm sure it is but I'M NOT RETIRING. I'm opening my own business!!!

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  14. cuckiJanuary 24, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    a huge congratulations dear,..
    enjoy x

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  15. SamiJanuary 24, 2013 at 1:58 AM

    What a lovely gift from your work place. Good luck with the next chapter of your life!

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  16. Bruna Aguiar MeloJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    Good luck to you my dear!
    Nice stitches ;)

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  17. JJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    Your hand work is beautiful! And, it's not too long until freedom joins that beautiful plate!

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  18. DianieJanuary 24, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    Oh yummy Bison burgers!
    One of my favorites too :)

    The plate is gorgeous! Such a wonderful gift.

    Happy trails ahead :)

    take care,
    ~Diane

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  19. VickieJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    I have never had a bison burger! What a beautiful gift. Take good care of yourself.

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  20. Tanya January 24, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Congratulations on the retirement! The painted gold pan is such a great gift - beautiful! Tanya

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  21. MagdalenaJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    What a beautiful gift. I wish you a successful time with your home office.Isn't it great to have a change sometimes? It makes life interesting.
    Magdalena

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  22. jabblogJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Enjoy your retirement - it's so good not to have to watch the clock all the time. I still have nightmares about being late for work and I stopped full-time work eleven years ago!

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  23. LindaJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Enjoy your free time. Get lots of stitching done. What a great painting. Your stitched piece is really growing.

    Linda

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  24. SoCal DebbieJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    What a lovely going away gift! Your pincushion looks wonderful!

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  25. Dani - tkdchickJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Wow your pincushion is awesome!!!! Look at all the detail in that!

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  26. MinnieJanuary 24, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    That is a beautiful parting gift and I hope it brings the best of luck in your new business. Your stitching is great as always.

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  27. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    Good luck on your new adventure...I was retiring in August but may have to postpone but it will come soon enough to start my new journey!

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  28. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Поздравляю!Тарелка великолепна!!!не болей!Вышивка красивая и захватывающая.
    Удачи в новом бизнесе.

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  29. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    According to your ticker there is 1 hour 40 mins to go!! Yay!! Funny how many people think you're retiring, you'll probably work harder than ever for yourself. People don't believe how many hours my hubby puts in some weeks, especially during the Summer 18 hours days are not uncommon! Hope you won't be that bad.

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  30. Deepak KripalJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Hello Evalina..
    I wish you all the luck for your post retirement life. The plate you got looks really lovely.
    Take care.

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    Love the plate...sorry you had to retire...but hey more stitch time!!

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  32. CaroleJanuary 26, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Wanted to drop in and wish you all the best in your new business endeavor. Evanlina, I absolutely love the work you are doing on your pincushion. It looks stunning. From one Canadian to another, big hugs and I'm glad I found your blog on Grow Your Blog.

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  33. Buttons ThoughtsJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Good luck and congratulations are in order. I do hope you are feeling better now. B

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