Recently Oslo has been under strict lock down due to the recent discovery of the mutated virus. Our store got closed so I haven’t seen my co-workers for so long. We decide to change that!
For Christmas the shopping center gave everyone a gift card as a compensation for not being able to host the yearly party. The gift card gave us one full meal at any given place that was a part of the center. My boss suggested that we girls could use it for a girls night. That way we weren’t too many people. The date was originally set to the 30th of January, but because of the sudden restrictions it got moved to the 13th of February (aka this Saturday)
We decided on going to a restaurant called “Sumo” where they served Asian cuisine. It was great to spend some time with people and get out of the house. I’m usually not interested in joining the social things because of being too shy, but recently I have decided to move out of my comfort zone. Unfortunately not everyone was able to come since some had plans, got sick or already used their gift card on something else, but we were 9 people which I think is a perfect amount. It was really nice to reconnect with them and the entire night was soo much fun. The food was also incredible delicious. I had a 3 course meal with drink to it.
The best thing about that night wasn’t the food but the social aspect. I never thought I would like it as much as I did. Struggling with social anxiety I thought I would feel so awkward and leave as soon as I was finished eating, but I sat it out with the others until around 11pm. My co-worker are amazing people and I’m so happy I get to work with them. For the first time I have a job where I not only love the work I’m doing, but also the people I’m working with.
Can’t wait to get back to work and everything can start to go back to normal. I’m set to start this Thursday, but we still need to wait and see. I just want this and next month can fly by so that April can come and I can hopefully travel to Belgium.
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