putting the knit in shizknitz

So what was I saying again about losing good people? Diane is the 4th and hopefully last person close to me at work who is leaving. I’ve known her for-ever it seems, back when I was working in the computer labs in college. She is the inner child incarnate that we all suppress at one point in our lives - everything about her is pure raw emotion - her laughter, her excitement, her hugs, and her tears. Its so nice to see that people still feel this way, but perhaps I’ve become a tad jaded in my old age. Anyhow, a few days ago she picked Mike and I up in her cool electric vehicle to go to lunch!

We met up with Jin, who was the first person to leave - it was so good to see him. We commented on the “new work” haircut, clothes, gadgets (now he looks like a real nerd) and cologne. So last night, was the real last hurrah for Diane. Imagine this recipe - asians, pool table, lots of drinks, a doll and lesbian tendencies (okay, so this is now going to generate lots of random hits to my page by strange Google searches).

There was also a barfight (I didn’t get those pics) and lots of tears from Diane. Okay so the sentimental stuff - I am so proud of her for making the tough decision to leave all those that she loves for the possibility of something greater in SF (not to mention hella more pay). Also her boyfriend Joey (who is a Tienshiao incarnate) to stand beside her so patiently and so lovingly that he is moving his entire life up north to be with her. I’m going to miss her dearly!!!!!!!