Thursday, February 16, 2012

Saying Goodbye is Hard

Yesterday evening, I hosted a farewell party for my boss, Dee Dee, at J. Gilligan's. We partied in the restaurant/karaoke area.
Dee Dee's Going Away Party at J. Gilligan's in Arlington
Dee Dee served UTA for 12 years and she's been my amazing boss for almost 5 years.

I've known about her resignation for several weeks, now. The first week, she told me the news -- was the hardest. I cried everyday for the first 4 days and the rest of the week, I walked around in shock. Now, that I've had time to process, I've come to terms with it. I mean I can't make her stay, so I should be happy for her. I AM happy for her. She has a great opportunity awaiting her.

She will go back to full-time stage work with IATSE Local 126. 
D2, help a sister out and get me a camera-op gig for a big time concert!
She got me my first stage job, working the Maroon 5 concert. That was a great experience.
(Blog Post from 2007)
IMG_4831Dee Dee's Going Away Party at J. Gilligan's in Arlington
Everyone loves D2. I made her a memory book and a 30 minute video with pictures and video messages from colleagues. We also sent her off with $1,000 dollars cash. Home girl, banked it! One of the co-hosts, Felicia, asking to borrow money..."So, drinks and food are on you, right?"
Dee Dee's Going Away Party at J. Gilligan's in Arlington
Friends, Co-workers, and previous co-workers attended to say goodbye. It was a come and go party. I stayed for 3 and a half hours and when I left, the party was still going strong.
Dee Dee's Going Away Party at J. Gilligan's in Arlington
Even Trey and Cheyenne joined us. Hey, where did Dakota go? I should've turned sideways, so you could see Dakota too.
Dee Dee's Going Away Party at J. Gilligan's in Arlington
My sweet pea, partying past her bedtime at a bar and grill -- Mother of the year award, right here.
Dee Dee's Going Away Party at J. Gilligan's in Arlington
 Sharing cake is nice.
 Dee Dee's Going Away Party at J. Gilligan's in Arlington
 When Trey had the last bite, Cheyenne was like NOOOOOOO! Dee Dee's Going Away Party at J. Gilligan's in Arlington
Don't feel sorry for her, she had plenty.
Dee Dee's Going Away Party at J. Gilligan's in Arlington
I need to get in the habit of requesting nachos with half the cheese. Goodness, gracious this is ridiculous...ridiculously good! Ha!

What an amazing party, but work goes on....
Dee Dee's Going Away Party at J. Gilligan's in Arlington

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