2009 Kick-Off

Today I received my invite to the 2009 kick-off of my company's bonus program.  It's a real big deal.  They wrap up the prior year and roll out the initiatives for the year.  I had been planning on attending, in case I do return to work in May, but when the invite hit my inbox my stomach turned.  I just declined.  I don't think I can handle people asking when I'm going to return, and listening to their stories about the place, and making jokes about me returning sooner.  I'll cry.  I almost cried when I saw the email in my inbox.  I can't go back.  Not now, not in May.  I mentioned something about a pot of gold in my post earlier today.  It can appear any time now.  Seriously.