I will be the pattern of all patience; I will say nothing.

Moving on
A bunch of people at the office are moving on. I can’t say categorically that I’m always sad about it, sometimes I’m elated. But the batch that’s leaving this season I’ll probably miss.

It’s a necessary part of life, I mean why shouldn’t people keep pursuing what they want anywhere else? It’s like growing up – it’s hard sometimes, it’s gradual and we do it in varying degrees. From switching service providers to breaking up, moving on happens all around us.

The fact of the matter is, when there is a bigger benefit somewhere else, people move on. It’s not mercenary, it’s not calculative. It’s just how things are. A bigger benefit is a relative concept, and that’s why sometimes it’s hard to move on – because the comparison triggers some sort of guilt.

I think it’s important to understand that there is always the option to move on. In relationships, in jobs, in phases of your life – it might not always be elegant, but to do it is what counts.

Free will, baby. Take it, it’s yours.

How to keep your co-workers happy
I resolve to be a better friend to my buddies in the office this year. I should not neglect to show them some affection now and again, even when the going is tough.

So this year, I will try to dedicate some of my time to spread my special brand of joy around the engineers. Afterall, they must be somewhat left out now that I work on different products.

Take last week – the joy on Eh Don’s face when he found the huge icecube his mug – that was priceless. He liked it so much he proudly displayed it in the pantry for everyone to see while it slowly melted away in that metal cup of his. Everyone should try it.

The Ice Ice Donnie recipe: it’s really easy.
Identify your friends’ drinking mug. Even better if it’s an insulated metal cup – that ensures no one sabotages your attempt by putting it in the microwave. At the end of the day, wash it and fill it up with water. Cover with mug cover or saran wrap. Leave in freezer overnight.

There. Easy peasy and sure to pleasey.