Day Eleven

Today I visited 550 Terry Francois Drive, otherwise known as Old Navy Headquarters, for the last time. Well, at least the last time for a while. As I waited outside my current office building for the T train to arrive to take me to Mission Bay, I was reminded how much the commute to Old Navy HQ sucked. Honesty, it took forever. And the T train is super sketchy, ask anyone. But at the end of my hour-plus commute, I would settle into work at this vibrant, active, and exciting building filled with some of the most talented people in speciality retail. There is a buzz, and a hum in this building that doesn't exist in the same way at the other Gap Inc corporate offices. Often referred to as the "red headed step-child" office, we were able to get away with some pretty awesome corporate parties and functions. Today I had flashbacks to the first time I came out to Mission Bay to visit a friend, the rainy Valentines Day that I interviewed for the position that would launch my career into corporate retail, and the day I met some of the coolest co-workers a girl could ask for. Beyond being grateful for the opportunity to work for this thriving brand, I am grateful for the mentor I found in my now former manager Angela. I am grateful for her patience and perseverance with me, and all of the lessons both professional and personal that she has taught me over the past four years. Thank you.