For my 50th birthday (see previous post), my friends and coworkers at school created a "50 Reasons We Love Jeff" bouquet.
It was REALLY sweet, and VERY thoughtful!! Because of the craziness of the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas, however, I never had a chance to sit down and read them all.
Now that I'm on winter break, I DO have time, and am sharing them with all of you...
1. He took on WIKE (our in-school news broadcast) like a champ!
2. He is willing to help when needed any time.
3. Passionate.
4. He takes care of the birds.
5. He bakes delicious key lime pound cake!
6. He has a great laugh.
7. He is fun to watch perform!
8. The amazing bulletin boards in the learning center.
9. Jeff is a fun, loving, joyful person!
10. He was a ton of fun on the boat trip!
11. His love of mice (long story...sarcasm here!).
12. Jeff is amazing because he has a yellow tux to wear when he is the BINGO caller.
13. He has a lot of energy.
14. He organized the Chinese books very well in the media center, even though he did not recognize any of the Chinese characters.
15. He took on the daunting task of the school play.
16. He reads stories in different voices.
17. He has a sweater for borrow when someone is cold.
18. He keeps us organized by sending friendly reminders.
19. He's not like any other regular library person.
20. He is very helpful.
21. He brought breakfasts back.
22. He is a sharp dresser.
23. He makes creative pies.
24. He brings order and neatness to the library.
25. He organized the end of the year chain of gifts to keep us going.
26. He moved all the books and reorganized the media center so teachers can find things now.
27. Interesting email titles with unfinished sentences, making you want to read the rest.
28. He is a saint during testing.
29. His office makes a relaxing hideout away from work.
30. Jeff is amazing because he has an alter ego named Jimbo.
31. No one can rock a blue polyester suit like Jeff.
32. He has a great sense of humor.
33. Socks match his outfit.
34. He always has a smile on!
35. Tootsie rolls!
36. Will go out of his way for every one of his coworkers!
37. Quite amusing Facebook status updates!
38. He puts up with the rough commute to be with us!
39. Wine connoisseur.
40. Patient with the kids.
41. He's a stylish redhead.
42. Brought back choir practice (happy hour).
43. Joyous, energetic, fabulous, fun!
44. His theatre background.
45. When faced with challenges and the never-ending changes, he adjusts and always delivers!
46. He follows up on the ticket statuses we create for the Tech Service Desk. It makes me feel warm and cared for.
47. Good storyteller.
48. Huge help with community building!
49. Library on wheels when the media center is closed!
50. Fun.
Wow! I have some very thoughtful friends at work! I will come back to this post when I'm feeling down, or frustrated, or questioning WHY I spend six hours a week commuting back and forth!!!
Here's hoping YOU have something that you can go to as well, to remind you of why you do what you do, and to remind you that those around you DO appreciate it!!
