1.
is for lucky me.

2.
one year is not a long time on the job

3.
but it’s enough time to learn a lesson (or two)

4.
a few things about business

5.
like
how to balance a budget
what constitutes a smart presentation
when to speak up
when to shut up
how to write a proposal
and my personal favorite*
how to ask a client for more money
*ok, you got me, still kissing up to finance. love you Jo!

6.
but who wants to hear about that boring ole’ stuff?
(well, besides my grandma. she loves me. a lot.)

7.
here’s what I really learned this year
cue the cliche sentimental throw back song:
‘Good Riddance’ by Green Day

8.
the early candy bowl bird gets the gobstoppers

9.
Bonjour is meant for cat gifs
(preferably ones that also involve justin bieber)

10.
moving bins work better as racing vehicles

11.
tequila should not be served at the office

12.
the Frenchman secretly loves us, every one

13.
there’s a simple answer to almost any technology problem you can imagine:
James.

14.
word clouds are magical

15.
#Lndr and tweeting are a match made in heaven

16.
romance novels win friends

17.
and last but not least

18.
goodbyes suck
(unless you’re a Von Trapp. they look so damn happy.)

19.
because you all rock

20.
let’s be gchat friends
katie.chapin@gmail.com

21.
is for later alligator.