I started a new job a few months ago and was lucky enough to find myself working in an office with a woman that I adore. She's funny, she's smart, and she likes the Beastie Boys. What more could I ask for? Recently, she was away from the office for two days to attend a conference in Vancouver, Canada. After sharing an office for a few months, she quickly noticed that pen acquisition is one of my fetishes. She says I'm pen rich, which is a very generous way of acknowledging that I've already acquired more pens in my desk top pen cup than two people could use up in a year.When she left me in an empty office for a couple of days, she reassured me that she'd bring back a Canada something or other as recompense. She clearly knew that the most apropos souvenir for me would be a pen. So, upon her return, I was presented with an adorable black ink ball point with a red barrel and a teddy bear and Canadian flag printed on the side. It has a laser fine point and a nice heft to its translucent barrel. Best of all, it is an offering from a friend who knows my predilections and brought a piece of her Canadian adventure back for me.
I'm always happy to acquire a new pen, but it's even better to find a new friend who likes me despite my quirks.
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