Ode to Dolphins

Let's see what to write, what to write...

Wednesday, my wife told me to relax and go get myself a massage at the new place owned by Christiane Bourque, Ray Bourque's wife. "I don't know." I said. "Maybe I'll call in a bit."
"I'll swing by there on the way to work." she says.
"OK then".
I wait several minutes and she calls back.
"OK, your appointment is all set. Just bring your swimming trunks and something to read if you want."
"What did you set up?"
"You'll see."
Great, I thought. I got there and the place is very nice. I ended up getting in a whirlpool tub, a Swedish massage, and a pedicure. Yes, folks, a pedicure. My first one. It was quite nice actually and the people there were quite nice.

Yesterday, a bunch of co-workers had a big blowout lunch bash at a local Chinese restaurant. Around 50 to 60 people were there. Later that afternoon, I had my first regular eye exam in several years. Everything looks good and my perscription for glasses stayed the same, but the eye doctor adjusted the fit of my contacts and my right eye was bumped up a little because I have a bit of a stigmatism in both eyes. Nothing to be worried about she said. I've had on the new pair of contacts since last night and I'm not sure if I like them yet. My eyes have been sore, but it could just be because of the exam yesterday.

Today, was my last official day of work at my current job. Several other of my colleagues were being let go today as part of a three phase lay off. Hence, the big lunch yesterday. I've been at this job for almost 9 years and I'm going to miss all the people that I've known and grown great friendships with. The company... not so much. I'm sure we'll all be keeping in touch somehow.