The Light of Alden Lane... (vanessa!)
remember how I said, I had decided..I decided I would rather let myself get attached to people, and experience the pain of goodbye's vs. avoid getting attached so I could avoid cry
cry
crying, when it comes time to say..
-like,
-this is a tough one! SHE is the LIGHT of ALDEN LANE... Vanessa.. a dream to work for, to work with.. to talk to, to learn from..
and ive had the great pleasure of working directly with her, in the small, intimate quarters of the cashier kiosk, where the environment itself brings people closer together; and the shared work objectives create bonds which deepen with the..
start/stop; start/stop.. conversations about our real lives, outside of work.
this is how we've gotten to know each other: share a little.. STOP! in the middle of a conversation.. serve customer(s).. PICK up conversation.. fold boxes... STOP.. help customer(s)...
it is the polar opposite of my uninterrupted coffee visits with friends, where the conversations remain fluid...
I have gotten to know Vanessa over the one year plus I've been at alden lane, and over, what must be now.. 300 multi-interrupted conversations..
some of which, get started, and so much time passes, we forget...
some of which get started on a Monday, and conclude... 'when I see you saturday'
but, -Vanessa..
What a joy! it has been to share the kiosk with YOU! Knowledgeable, professional, kind, creative, supportive, encouraging, and -very entertaining!
I will severely miss your spontaneous Disney soundtrack mini performances.. the way you know every lyric; light up, dance and sing us into great moods; give us more energy...
and your big heart for alden lane's senior/elderly customers..
and your love for all the pets.. the dogs you know by name...
and, the spiritual blessing the name Barbara inspired..
and your wonderful doodles, with the fancy fonts..
your fantastic photography
your million dollar smile
your outstanding customer service; integrity, compassion..
and what a blessing it has been for me, to cross paths with you and work side by side during this specific year of your life, so filled with major milestones...
"Congratulations!!" to you, and "Blessings!" on your journey
and "Thank You!" -for being the light..
signed,
Self Appointed President of the Vanessa Fan Club,
xoxo ~sandra
posted by SHE @ 8:22 AM
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