Thank you, Asia "The Wombies" (32 days until Wisconsin)

Who is there to support you at work?

Who is there to make you laugh?

Who is there to allow you to blow off some steam?

Who is there to hold you up through the tough times?

The Wombies!

This group of women within the Humanities Department has supported its own for many years.  They readily welcomed me with open arms 7 years ago.  (And everyone who has come onboard since.)

Norbyah, Janet, Elsebeth, Brenda, Meredith, Sunny, Sarah at graduation 2015

Photo Credit: Norbyah N.

Little did I know they would collectively help me through a  challenging first teaching year at HKIS and the rocky year when Adam was transitioning as a trans kid.  

And then there is the fun.  Like tonight.  At least a few times a year we head out to do something fun together.  We have, for example, hit The Bucket for foot soaking in rose water and foot massages and a rooftop bar overlooking Hong Kong. 

Nancy and Sarah at The Bucket

Upon occasion it's a simple gathering for wine on a Friday.  Tonight it was a going away celebration at the JW Marriott for "tea" (imagine a huge buffet but with mostly hors d'oeuvres both savory and sweet).  The ladies kindly crowned me queen for the evening.  We obediently sat at our two tables of four (Covid restrictions, you know) while somehow managing to chat as a group.  

LeAnn, Norbyah, Zella, Betsy, Sarah, Sarah, Kelly, Brenda at the JW Marriott

Photo Credit: Zella T.

It's a rare thing to work at a place where people not only get along but enjoy hanging out with each other, too.  To be accepted as you are unconditionally is a true gift.  Thank you, Wombies.

Kelly, Elsebeth, Meredith, Janet, Sarah at a rooftop bar in HK