tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post2987290661107632167..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: the windmills I don't mindSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-37737799227026467362008-11-08T19:47:00.000-06:002008-11-08T19:47:00.000-06:00Nancy -- I return to your early posts now and then...Nancy -- I return to your early posts now and then -- and notice quite a few parallels with what I am now goin through. Thanks for the fuideposts.<BR/><BR/>Bobo's Mom -- I actually enjoy both the work and the people. It is a joy to work where I do. But I will soon move on.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-89886525618187419822008-11-08T19:28:00.000-06:002008-11-08T19:28:00.000-06:00Congrats on the big step Steve. I bet you will end...Congrats on the big step Steve. I bet you will end up missing your colleagues more than the work. You are lucky to work with such amazing people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-78129963747222976442008-11-08T18:16:00.000-06:002008-11-08T18:16:00.000-06:00You'll be noticing many "lasts" from here on out. ...You'll be noticing many "lasts" from here on out. Then start the many "firsts."<BR/><BR/>It's all good.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016075941355264454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-7542022880328992292008-11-08T16:02:00.000-06:002008-11-08T16:02:00.000-06:00Wayne -- They are a great group to work with. I k...Wayne -- They are a great group to work with. I know that is a cliché, but it is also true. And thanks for noticing the twist in the title.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-39378973314836942502008-11-08T14:59:00.000-06:002008-11-08T14:59:00.000-06:00From this and other accounts, it sounds like you w...From this and other accounts, it sounds like you work with a great bunch of people. Consider yourself fortunate in that. Like the play on words in the title!Islagringohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181198510287530636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-4612241422961468612008-11-08T14:22:00.000-06:002008-11-08T14:22:00.000-06:00Laurie -- Good point! I am not going to get so fo...Laurie -- Good point! I am not going to get so focused on moving that I forget to enjoy each day right now.<BR/><BR/>Billie -- I suspect I will have plenty of posts about this process. I will enjoy each moment -- but they will then be gone.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-82225727902594625782008-11-08T09:44:00.000-06:002008-11-08T09:44:00.000-06:00back in May and June 2006 I was writing about some...back in May and June 2006 I was writing about some of the issues of letting go. I really have never looked back. I don't think you will either. I'd like a piece of apple pie if any is left.Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-41031315763385795522008-11-08T09:38:00.000-06:002008-11-08T09:38:00.000-06:00Pie? Pecan, sweet potato, coconut are among my fav...Pie? Pecan, sweet potato, coconut are among my favorites. Enjoy your last months in Oregon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913240698925025195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-41653349136676328992008-11-07T23:17:00.000-06:002008-11-07T23:17:00.000-06:00Gloria -- Both pies were great. I shared them wit...Gloria -- Both pies were great. I shared them with my colleagues -- the only proper thing to do.<BR/><BR/>Bliss -- Nice to see you back as a commenter. Your perspective is correct, of course. There is a danger of focusing on the past during these transitions. I am just considering them as mileposts to a great future.<BR/><BR/>Cairelle -- About 5 months to go, and then I will be gone.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-76691531781341921562008-11-07T22:14:00.000-06:002008-11-07T22:14:00.000-06:00I must say that the pie picture looks yummy - glad...I must say that the pie picture looks yummy - glad you enjoyed the real ones.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on taking that step towards retirement - I'm very jealous!Nola Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101583665063798127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-54242532780389186082008-11-07T21:27:00.000-06:002008-11-07T21:27:00.000-06:00I remember some of the things I did for the last t...I remember some of the things I did for the last time before we made that big move to Mexico.What I was saddest about was leaving the jazz choir I had been singing with for five years. But as it turned out, the director retired the next year, so <I>no hay</I> jazz choir. My point is that we tend to think of the things we leave behind as unchanging, but often they aren't the same after a while anyway. Time to make new memories.1st Matehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05276608080436409432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-77466604802206505182008-11-07T21:20:00.000-06:002008-11-07T21:20:00.000-06:00That pie looks delicious. Sounds like you are in r...That pie looks delicious. Sounds like you are in relaxation mode and finally looking at the bright picture straight ahead. Take care. Give Mr. Jiggs a hug.GlorV1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06789212398770555465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-59760941811207974632008-11-07T20:25:00.000-06:002008-11-07T20:25:00.000-06:00Croft -- That day is coming. Soon.Croft -- That day is coming. Soon.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-50737663653768734892008-11-07T20:14:00.000-06:002008-11-07T20:14:00.000-06:00Just plug your nose, close you eyes and jump in St...Just plug your nose, close you eyes and jump in Steve! The water's fine.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.com