Start spreading the news, I'm leaving toda.. er.. soonish

Dear all,

The last week has been chaotic. Not only was it my last week of work, and thus co-workers, it was also the last week of living in my lovely apt with that lovely view!! Oh and of course my last week in NYC!!

Therefore I had to drink a fair bit this week!Horay! But before that I had to pack! Booo... oh yes and collect and train my replacement before they would let me out!

So, Wenesday at the ungodly time of 7.15 and went to collect newbie from the Wolcott hotel (where I was once a newbie- aww.... pause for sentitmental moment). Newbie seemed happy enough, she was still there atleast! Newbie's name is laura and she's from the Wirral (I'm not sure if this an equal replacement for me - but enough norhtern rivalry..)
After going through all the basics of the illogical switchboard, co-workers etc etc.. she seemed prepped enough so I took her out for drinks in the evening to celebrate my leaving and her beginning!!! Many office folk came too and the night was indeed merry.
Toward the end of the evening I spotted Mayer and his work folk in the same bar and discovered he was also celebrating his levaing and his replacements taking over. We introduced our respective newbies to each other and then proceeded to drink the night away! Good times!

Thursday
Was my final day at work. This was sad. It was also painful due to the nigth before- but I soldiered on.(que music of 'soldiering on..') Newbie, Maryam (old-newbie) and I went for thai food at lunch time and then I said my goodbyes arounf the office. I got a nice card signed by the majority of folk and a starbucks mug (ah, how well they know me!) After the drawn out goodbyes, pics and hugging I finally left work later than most days, but atleast I knew I didnt have to answer the phone anymore!
The evening I met up with Nic, Ban & Justine who all left on friday. We visited a few of our most frequent bars for one last time then headed home around 3am to pack.

Friday was a hard day. We had to pack everything we owned & clean the entire apartment before 4.30 in a post-alcohol state. Thus, before any activity of this type could be attempted I went for brunch with Justine, nick & ban one last time, which was just as well as they were all in need of it too!
After the good byes AGAIN, I went back to pack, only to discover Suba and Vicky were both asleep and ahdnt achieved anything near packing. I packed, cleaned and went for coffee. Some time near 4.15 they both jumped up and began screaming like crazy people trying to clean and pack in time. hohoho....
Maryam met me after work and I headed to the Hostel on 118th where I am now waiting for my trip to begin. It's very new and lets me pass my time on the internet as you can see! I've one more night here, and then it's off to the bus!

The pics of this week are coming soon, keep reading for random en-route updates!
xx