Goodbye for reals this time by Vanessa Kuran https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e Made with wonder en-us 2017-03-24 00:31:06 UTC 2023-03-27 11:30:41 UTC hello@padlet.com Wish you well Michelle! https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162465447 Thanks for being someone with so many answers, and taking on so much over the years to support us all. I'll never forget our Quest University collabs, and how you were always working while the rest of us got to enjoy the fruits of your hard labour. With your level of dedication to your career, I know you will succeed wherever life takes you! Dan S.

]]> 2017-03-24 16:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162465447 I will miss you! michaelbender1 https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162467922 I am losing my MB twin, the smiling collab presence, my answer to every question about Family GameDay gathering...and my friend. I will stay in touch and acknowledge there is a hole when someone leaves that is never filled. Happy journeys!]]> 2017-03-24 16:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162467922 You have a way... suzannetompkins https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162470955 .. of making GREAT BIG HUGE WAVES of GOOD VIBES pass along through all of us. It has been a privilege to catch your TSUNAMI OF AWESOME and wave my arms to move it along.

Thanks for changing my ideas of how to be professional. You are a shining example of being funny, positive, enthusiastic and genuine while really getting the work done. Or perhaps, acknowledging that bringing joy - and passing it around - IS a part of one's work.  I'm deeply grateful for that learning. 

STAY GOLD, Michelle. 
Stay gold. 
- love suz]]> 2017-03-24 16:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162470955 Dear Michelle, https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162479837 Wishing you all the best on your next great adventure :) Lucky folks are waiting to be  held and inspired by you, as we in SD have been inspired and held for so many years in your warm and strong heart. 
Love ~ Lisa Housden]]> 2017-03-24 17:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162479837 muah https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162480654 From me, really. I don't know what else to say or do. Just big virtual squeezes and teary smiling eyes that hold the toughness I *still* have letting go and excitement I have for your new adventures. 
- Ruby]]> 2017-03-24 17:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162480654 Michelle, I carry the idea that anyone serving in Administration is akin to a nurse; administering care for each one in the organization with integrity and wellness. You have fit into this role so admirably and with a warm heart. After over 27 years since meeting you at the Co op for the first time I look forward to continuing our connection in the big wide world.....may your journey continue to be filled with warm interest for all you do. Diane https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162494793 2017-03-24 18:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162494793 https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162500554 Dear Michelle, Oh wow, goodbye for reals? You've brought so much laughter to my life and to our community. Your integrity, grace, hard-work, care and commitment have contributed so much to me and to SelfDesign. I wish you all the best in your new, exciting endeavour. Truly I am changed from knowing you.  I miss you. Much love and respect, Darcy Kaltio]]> 2017-03-24 18:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162500554 https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162518189 Everything about the work you have done with SelfDesign has been contagious- your beautiful energy and passion for that work rippled through everyone that it touched.  I 
I have had SOOO many moments over the years of TGFMB (thank god for Michelle Buck). I even made bracelets. jk..but seriously those would be a seller! You ROCK at helping others and bringing clarity to the work you do. I will deeply miss working with you in this capacity.  I know that love and light will continue to shine on your path always and sure do hope our lovely lit paths cross again soon.  
From the bottom of my heart,  Love and gratitude is flooding right on over to you, 
Sarah]]> 2017-03-24 20:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162518189 awww, Michelle! https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162526088 I will never forget the first summer we met - I was at Collab with Noah, who was 1 and a half, and parenting solo. I was a complete stress case, and you were so helpful, so supportive. At one point I asked you for something, and you said to me: "I would do anything for you", and though we had just met, I knew you meant it. Thank you for your generosity, your huge heart and spirit, and all the joy you have brought to those of us lucky enough to be in your presence. I will miss you!
~anastasia~]]> 2017-03-24 21:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162526088 Big Hugs https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162530763 I'll miss you even more than I do already when you leave us for reals! :(
All the best to you and yours as you continue to spread your wonderfulness in the world.
Myriam xoxo :)]]> 2017-03-24 22:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162530763 Love and Gratitude https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162865120 Awww...Michelle...so sad to see you go, yet happy for you!  I am super grateful that our paths have crossed.  You are the real deal - full of heart, joy, love, integrity, humour, not to mention incredibly organized, brilliant, talented.  You will be deeply missed. Enjoy your adventures in the theatre world, and let's stay in touch, K?
XOX Sheri]]> 2017-03-27 15:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162865120 You inspired me! https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162887266 I am so fond of you, Michelle, and having you leave will be really sad for me. I'm going to miss the familiarity of your encouragement around SD, helping all of us to want to connect and be together, and to just 'be' ourselves when we do. Love and best wishes to you.. Lori B

]]> 2017-03-27 16:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162887266 Michelle, https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162888265 I have greatly appreciated your warmth and energy at the collab, meetings and all of the connections through SD.  Big hugs and congratulations as you shift into your new role. 
xo Joanne]]> 2017-03-27 16:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162888265 Big Love Always https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162916196 Separated at birth we were. xo What a ride we've been on and now you have run away with the circus! Thank you for being you. Big Love always, Deb]]> 2017-03-27 18:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162916196 Talk about evolution -- https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162972384 everything you've touched in SD, from Collab to courses to events and beyond, you've evolved to something better. We're all better cuz of you, Michelle. Nelson misses your visits, SD will miss your great ideas and professionalism in the doing, and personally I'll just plain miss you! Keep on transmogrifying the world in wonderful ways, you magical being...
xo River]]> 2017-03-27 22:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/162972384 Happy Days! https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163189356 Michelle, thanks for all the amazing, wonderful, COLLABorative times together! My belly aches at the memory of all those belly laughs!! Best wishes in your new LCT setting. It will be golden, with your touch. See you in the Victoria theatre world sometime...]]> 2017-03-28 16:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163189356 the best https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163280153 you are the best. seriously. I love that even though we connected only yearly much of the time, I always felt genuinely at home in your presence. the best.
xo ~ nikki]]> 2017-03-28 23:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163280153 Enjoy the Langham! https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163291064 It was a real treat to find a familiar and friendly face at SD. I really appreciated all the amazing work you did at the Collabs Michelle :) 

Having made the Koots to Vic jump myself, I know that you will flourish there (as you have already for many years now!). The Langham is such a great little theatre,  congrats on the amazing opportunity.

All the best to you and your family, and smiles and high fives from me to you! - Jonny Miller]]> 2017-03-29 01:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163291064 Huge Loss For SD https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163431270 Michelle, you brought out the best in all of us. You have this tremendous ability to make people feel cared for, encouraged, valued, seen, heard and the list goes on and on ...You're one special and amazing lady and this entire community will feel the loss of your Magical Michelle presence. Feeling selfishly sad and teary and at the same time super excited for you and this next adventure in your life! 
Sniffs and Hugs,
Janet]]> 2017-03-29 14:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163431270 Miss you already https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163758330 I remember several years ago wondering who this Michelle person was that was coming to work in the high school. I needn't have worried :)
It's been fun having you around these last few years and you will be missed - a lot. Your down to earth and supportive way of doing things always seemed to work and bring out smiles. Thanks for being you and being fun to work with. You will be missed....sigh.
Paul]]> 2017-03-30 16:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163758330 A short but sweet marriage vanessakuran https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163758384 My work wife, I guess this means divorce? Maybe we had the marriage formula just right: long enough to birth a few great things, short enough to know when it is time to move on! 
It's always best to divorce when you truly love someone still too. 
Wishing you all the best Michelle -- the sentiments here really illustrate how much you'll be missed -- not just by me in our marriage -- but by all of us. 
Maybe you will have more time to focus on your 'real' spouse and family now?
xo Vanessa
 ]]> 2017-03-30 16:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163758384 Will Miss you lots! https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163775062 I miss you lots! You have been so helpful as I learned to navigate the High School and a lifesaver so many times for me.   Best wishes for continued success in your next adventure!!
xoxxo
Monica]]> 2017-03-30 17:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163775062 Following your heart... https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163775399 You set such an amazing example to me, Michelle. I'll always remember how you showed up and gave voice to the pieces that you knew needed to be heard. Especially the crucial pieces of your own family life, the model you are presenting to your own children and your personal goals and dreams.
I hope you are finding fulfillment in your role - the theatre is so blessed to have you and your skills in their midst. 
With blessings on the next phase of your journey!
XO Clarissa]]> 2017-03-30 17:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163775399 To our own Max https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163776315
"But the wild things cried, "Oh please don't go - we'll eat you up - we love you so!"

And Max said, 'No!"

The wild things roared their terrible roars and gnashed their terrible teeth and rolled their terrible eyes and showed their terrible claws but Max stepped into his private boat and waved goodbye.”

We wild things say goodbye to you, our irreplaceable and lovable Michelle!  

Thank you for rumpusing wildly among us.

Smooth sailing,

LoveTracey (et al)]]> 2017-03-30 17:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163776315 You are hilarious! https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163783858 I love your personality...and could watch you do a comedy routine any time!

I've enjoyed getting to know you over the years...thank you for always going above and beyond...you will truly be missed!

-Aman Sekhon]]> 2017-03-30 17:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163783858 Michelle! I am sad to see you go, but take heart in knowing you are following your passion, like a true SelfDesigner! I will very much miss your humour and unconditionally supportive nature. Big hugs, Kerry :) https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163784283 2017-03-30 17:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163784283 Step Aside Oprah!!! nusrihassam https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163784943
As I always said, waiting to see you entertaining us on the big screen, puleeze, more people need to know about you.  Okay, you can hire me as your marketing manager, I kid you not!!! Hope you still consider being an LC with us one of these fine days, 

tata, Nusri.

PS Here's my parting offer; I can get this Vogue Extravaganza done for you, including a photographer to take a lovely pic of you when you are next out here in Vancouver.  I still remember you putting me up at your place a long time ago, still grateful!  ]]> 2017-03-30 17:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163784943 Ahhhh, Michelle... my friend and colleague 🌹 💞 ... https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163785946 I wish you deep peace in your journey . . . .with the knowledge that everywhere you go, you bring You  . . .  and with the awareness that in each and every interaction, you are sharing your Great Gift of giving, compassion, sparkle, wit, understanding, love ...and yeah....so much more. . ..

Thank you, Michelle..for all that you have shared with me and with us in your years in SelfDesign. You will be missed. Indeed.  🐾    🙏

love to you, Shelagh]]> 2017-03-30 17:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163785946 Michelle! https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163794213 The quote below is SO you, and everyone is grateful for it. We wish you all the very best of everything, and joy in your new adventures.  Thank You for all your hard work and giving of yourself for others.
- Sarah]]> 2017-03-30 18:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163794213 Oh Michelle, thank you for being the welcoming arms upon my arrival at SDLC; the guiding teacher; the reliable team mate; honest confidante; ingenious problem solver; the companion and company in shared laughter and frustration. It has been an honor to work with you and share in your warmth, humor, knowledge and sense of humanity . I wish for you golden things ahead. Shine on! https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163813617

xoxo Forest
]]> 2017-03-30 19:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163813617 Thank you! https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163831562 Thank you for being such a kind and approachable person.  I really appreciated our chats and all of your organizing efforts!  Take good care and all the very best! xo Jenny Dent]]> 2017-03-30 20:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163831562 Short and Sweet wendybell https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163872873 Michelle, I didn't have hardly enough time to get to know you, but I already know that I"m going to miss you! Thank you for all the laughs at Collab- it wouldn't have been the same without you! Wishing you all the best.
~Wendy 


]]> 2017-03-31 03:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163872873 Blessings and thanks to you for leaving a foot print full of laughter, care, attention, and consciousness....your print has been felt by myself and many others through your energy and actions...Namaste... https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163876384 2017-03-31 05:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163876384 Much Gratitude https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163973059 Dear Michelle,
Thank you, thank you, for being who you are, for bringing great joy, humour and heart to us all, it is sad to say farewell, will you please come visit us?  
I will miss you, and wish you well in all you are, do an be for your world.  
Big Hug and may our paths cross again,
Denise]]> 2017-03-31 14:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/163973059 Michelle, https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/164022258
Thank you for all of the hilarious Collabs.  Honestly, sometimes they could get tense and you have immaculate timing with putting in humour to lighten things up.  I also really appreciate your organization of this event all these years.  I always felt well cared for and I knew I could count on you to support me.  I will miss you and I know that anyone you touch will be as blessed as I've been all these years in your presence.  

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Aloha,
Jen Engracio]]> 2017-03-31 16:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessakuran/pz0j7ur9aq9e/wish/164022258