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i'm sad he's leaving.

the e-mail went out to everyone late last night and by 8:30, it was the talk of the office. my receptionist said to me, "so, do you think you'll stay friends?" for obvious reasons, that question posed to me in that way by someone who cares about me hit me hard and made me very aware of the obvious. i said, "probably not. you know him."

in more amusing news, that courier that was going to ask me out but didn't was in the office today. i was trying to get information for one of the lawyers (not one of mine but i happened to be available when they couldn't find his assistant) and the Courier was dropping something off (it was actually for me but he didn't realize it). i was running past him down the hall into the waiting lawyer's office and was not really paying attention to him, except to ask him whether he had picked up my envelope at the courthouse library. we exchanged a few hurried words and then he said he'd go drop the envelope off at my desk. i ran around a bit more and when the heat was off me, i walked back to reception.

i said to our receptionist, "i'm sorry i wasn't able to chit-chat with the Courier more." she said, "oh, i don't think he minded. he stood here and said, "don't mind me; i'm going to stand here and watch. i'm hoping she'll run down the hall one more time." at least someone appreciates me!

anyway, the e-mail that went out said that they were all meeting for drinks after work on monday. and oddly enough, i can't stay after work on monday. it's not his last day but i guess because it's halloween on his last day, no one will stay. instead of sitting around with the guys, i'll be learning to cook with curries. fair trade? maybe. fated? probably.

i'm going to miss him.