When we first moved to Austin I pretty much took on the role of primary caregiver for the VKs. The VIT was away at NSO (new student orientation) and started classes. Needless to say, I was more than ready to go to work. I was again going to be the new kid. It is a skill and I'm pretty darn good at it.
One of the first coworkers I met was Lacey. She was vibrant, kind, and had the sweetest set of curly locks. Needless to say I was hooked. Over the next weeks and months she became my work person. She was a safe place to vent my frustrations, share my joys, and generally made work an amazing place to be. She made me feel less lonely here in the ATX.
As our friendship developed and work life shifted she became my go to for course input. My pal. Inside and outside of work. It was great. At the end of the last term we were asked if we'd like to share an office. I was ecstatic.
Our office is affectionately called "the dorm room" by many of our colleagues. We have a design concept. We have aromatherapy. We have white noise, and quite frequently we have 90's jams going. We have a lot of fun and we share a lot of hugs, tears, struggles, and triumphs. It's my home away from home.
Lacey, I love your face. You are strong. You are capable. You are important! I'm here for whatever, whenever. I'll even go to #northernwyoming for you. Thanks for putting up with me. Thanks for checking in on and with me. I couldn't do this without you. #biglove #revelations #hugyourcoworkerdayiseveryday
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