Stuff about Betty.

I learned some sad news about Betty today: tomorrow is her last day in my area of the company. Apparently, she interviewed for a position in the Accounting area a month ago. She got the position and is starting on Monday.I am totally bummed about this. Accounting is on the other side of the building from my area (though it is on the same floor).

I learned about this in our team meeting today. I managed to sit by Betty at the table (we got to use our regular meeting room this time), and our team leader made sure everyone had chairs to sit in. We were reviewing some changes in time off (nothing drastic), and then our leader announced it. We also talked about the upcoming "employee forum," and Betty asked if there was assigned seating. There isn't, so she told us (the team) that she would sit with us during it. She was quite chatty and witty during the meeting. I wanted to quote her in the entry, but I am having trouble remembering the funnier stuff she said. She joked about the semi-annual bonuses declining due to her joining the company.

I want to tell Betty something before we part company on Friday. Sadly, I haven't been that good at saying goodbye to her on my way out this week. I did say "See ya!" to her yesterday, but I don't think she realized I was looking at her as I said it. I don't think I should tell her I like her, since she has a boyfriend. But I don't want her leaving and thinking I didn't care at all about her. I certainly want her to feel like she can swing by and talk to me if she happens to be in my area of the floor. But I don't want to creep her out and send the wrong message either. What a dilemma! I hope I don't blow it tomorrow. It may be my last chance for a while to talk to her....