Cutting the apron strings

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Date: 10 July 2008 21:44:48

I've finally done it. Today was my last day on the franchise and on Monday I start on my own . This is one of the scariest things I have ever done!

As it was my last day, the receptionist at the office decided to throw a surprise "leaving party" for me at lunchtime. Of course, the problem with surprises is that they are just that - a surprise. I wasn't expecting anything like this and had lessons to get to, so I was only at my own party for about 15 minutes, during which time I was able to have a slice of pizza, some of the receptionist's home made Chicken Biryani and a few crisps. The other instructors were in a similar postion as well. I think I saw everyone, ut only for a few muinutes as a few were leaving just as I arrived and I was leaving as the rest of them arrived. Even so, handshakes were exchanged all round and I received a very nice card and a present (bizarrely, a tin of shaving cream. Are they trying to tell me something?)

I'll be back in the office on Monday anyway, as I still have to return the roof sign and the keys to the office. My own shiny new roof sign is now ready and will be on proud display on Monday morning. Now all need is some customers....