After work this evening, a few of my “younger” coworkers took me out to celebrate my final days at HSPH with drinks (and dinner) at the nearby Squealing Pig. (I also went to the “Pig” earlier this week for lunch.)
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I’m not sure if I was happy or sad about leaving my job, but the beers were a-flowing tonight!
My first and second beers were Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, which were described with notes of “hazy gold, spicy apple, clove, and banana.” The flavor was interesting and complex, but, at the same time, smooth and delicious.
My third beer, which I probably didn’t need, was a Westmalle Dubbel, a dark, reddish-brown Trappist beer. It was good, but darker and more bitter than I typically like.
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For dinner, I finally got to try the Leek & Squash Pizza! Yay! The pizza had braised leeks with pureed roasted squash and sage leaves topped with goat cheese. It was awesome! I ate about half of the pizza (4 slices) and saved half for tomorrow’s lunch. (It was an individual-sized pizza, but still pretty big!)
Young and fun coworkers…
(Horrible photo of me!)
Bruce, the Pug
One of my coworkers gave me an enormous pug magnet, which has been stuck to my filing cabinet for years now. I finally decided to take “Bruce” home with me tonight.
Mal was less than impressed with “Bruce.”
(Bruce is on our fridge at home now. He’s quite content.)
My office is having a “Send-Off Brunch” for me tomorrow, so my morning post will probably be later than usual. Just an FYI. 
G’night, guys!
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what a fun bunch! And beers..I’ve always thought it was heffe-weiseN..haha good to know so I don’t sound like a beer newbie. Good luck on your last day!
I definitely know that feeling of not knowing if you’re happy or sad, but it’s great you’re so excited about your new job! That pug magnet is hilarious!!
Hope your last day goes well. Enjoy your brunch!
Love the magnet!
Tina, Good luck on your last day tomorrow!! Looks like you had a lot of fun tonight. That pizza looked very interesting. How was it with the beers? I kept reading the post wondering if you went for 4, 5 and 6
zesty
Aw, that’s nice that your younger co-workers took you out. Looks like a good time – and that is not a bad picture of you! You look like you’re enjoying your time out!
I bet this is a bittersweet time for you… hope you’re doing ok
You are so lucky to have such amazing and fun co-workers! Good luck on your last day!
PS: I did your workout tonight and instead made up a “jogging” version – it was great!
Congratulations, much luck!
Nice looking pizza! Sounds like something you could recreate at home easily too
The pizza looks amazing!! Goat cheese yummm! Looks like some great co-workers!!
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Please, you look fabulous!
That pizza looks pretty delish.
ok, that pizza sounds fabulous
and poor bruce upside down in your bag!
What a fun celebration!
Love Bruce! That pizza sounds DIVINE… I’m going to try to recreate that one. Such an exciting time for you!
Well, I am glad you finally got the pizza! It looks delicious. I bet it will be even better for lunch tomorrow.
I loved your Bruce the Pug magnet, I have a smaller version of it. Obviously a real pug is even better, I have 3 sweet pugs, you can see them at my blog.
http://small-budget.blogspot.com/
By the way, love your daily food blogs of what you consume. My new years goal includes the battle of the bulge, maybe I’ll win this year!
DeeDee
That pizza looks good, but not as good as this Maple Apple Bacon pizza I’ve heard of….
LOL! I have a miniature “Bruce” on my fridge! What a lovely send-off!
What a fun night!! And I don’t think it’s a bad photo of you! It’s nice to have a send-off like that.
I might not have this right, but I remember you saying you have one of the nike + ipod things? I’m pretty new with mine, and I was wondering how accurate you found the calorie burn to be? I’m not too concerned but was just curious! thanks!
Yay! A lifesize pug magnent:D Did you ever get the pug you wante dfor Christmas?
@D: They’re probably not that accurate, but I also don’t have anything else to compare the number to, like a heart rate monitor. I suppose, it’s a good gauge.
@Rebecca: I didn’t. Very sad.
It’s so nice to have great coworkers!
Happy Friday, enjoy your day!
Haha – too funny about the pug!! Looks like a fun send off – enjoy your brunch today!
That’s one giant magnet!
So cool that your co-workers are taking you out. I’m sure they’re going to miss you!
haha I laughed out loud when I saw that magnet!!!
haha! I love the magnet with it’s legs sticking out of your purse! so great.
That sounds like a really interesting beer! I love places with long lists of beer to choose from..it’s so fun!
That pizza looks delicious!!! I will have to remember that flavor combo the next time I make pizza at home.
Good luck at your last day today!!!