Hi everyone~ I started a new job this January and unfortunately can’t juggle it with my minion duties, so this is my minion graduation post of sorts. That explains why you don’t see me around much lately. I’m still adjusting to my new work (Misaeng feels!), but hopefully I can hang out in the comments and fanwalls like a regular beanie again. :’)

I know this message is too short compared to how huge a Thing Dramabeans is in my life. But you know from my months-late Light in Your Eyes recap that I’m not good at writing while being pummeled by feelings. >__< So just know that I still heart Dramabeans and can’t wait to get settled in my new job so I’ll have free time to wreak (good-natured) havoc in the comments again.

For now, I leave you with a gif from my first and favorite K-drama which perfectly encapsulates how I feel about having to grow up and part with things, especially those that we treasure. Also as a reminder that if you wiggle-butt through life, it wouldn’t seem so sad after all. (Okay, I totally invented that last lesson, but hey, if it works…)

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    Oh Mary, you did a good job! We’ll miss you as a minion in DB but well let’s say I’m happier that you are back as a beanie as we get to see more of your funny, zippy comments that you did as a beanie earlier. Good luck with your new job 😃

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    I will miss you mary~~~ all the best in your new job!

    Here’s my mary spraying bots gif for memories 💜

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    Congratulations on your new job. Like a drama heroine I hope the new job entails beautiful coats, lots of coffee breaks, handsome chaebols, and the chance to employ the perfect hair flip on occasion.

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    Mary! Congratulations on starting a new job! I’m sure you’ll get to use many of your Dramabeans-based skills in your new work environment, no matter what your new responsabilities entail! Thank you for performing your minion duties so consciensously (I’ve been re-reading with such pleasures weecaps of Misty last week, you and Odilettante were perfect narrators!) and I’m looking forward to reading your “regular beanie” comments (although no beanie is actually regular – all beanies are unique and wonderful).
    Best of luck and see you soon!

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    Congrats Mary and best wishes….but wait, are you saying that there is a Kang Ha‑neul in your new job?

    You are one of my absolute favorite minions and hope to see you around this neck of the woods often!

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    thank you for all the hard work all those years Mary, hoping to see you on DB from time to time 😀
    Best wishes for 2020 and the new work 😁, hwaiting for the Jang Geu-Rae part 😉

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    Thank you for all your hard work, Mary! I hope DB is able to find as awesome a person to continue your position! I will be stalking your fan wall for updates on your new job and what you may be watching! I was glad to finally see your dear Apple butt in a drama this past year! All the best!

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    Congratulations for the new job Mary!!! And thanks a lot for doing so much work behind the scenes and also for the amazing recaps/ funny comments! Here is a booty- shake gif from Apple Butt Oppa for ya!

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    Ohhhhh, mary! Best of luck in your new job, we will miss your steady hand on the tiller here (and your unending efforts at fighting off the dreaded Polish trolls). I am very excited that you will resume life as a regular Beanie and look forward to many funny posts from you! ❤️

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    Congratulations on the new job Mary! I’m sad that you won’t be around as much, but glad that you will still be here.
    I’ve always appreciated your hard work with the bots and everything else you’ve done.
    So here’s to new jobs! (mine started last week as well)

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    I’m not good with change. I really really don’t like it.

    I mean, I’m hope your new job is great and all, but we will miss you.

    Good luck as you leap into this job.

    (I’m sure your landing will be much smoother)

    And I suppose I can be an adult and put on my pirate hat and salute you as you go on this new venture.

    Don’t be a stranger. Really.

    (gifs courtesy of @mindy because her gif skills are the best. Also, LMK basically works for all occasions)

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      what a great compilation of gifs to express how much Mary will be missed.
      Ha ha ha

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    Good luck, Mary!!!

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    Thank you for all your hard work Mary! Good luck with the new job and see you around here on a fanwall or the comment section! HWAITING!

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    Best of luck for a new chapter in your life story and happy wonderful joyful work environment and the best co-workers ever!

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    Good luck with your new job @mary and go enjoy being a regular Beanie. You’ve earned it.

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    Awww thank you & all the best Mary! Hopefully we’ll see you around as a regular ole Bean!

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    I will miss your input like hell, but I’m happy for you!

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    Awww Mary, I’ll miss you! 🤗🤗❤❤
    thank you so much for your hard work on dramabeans, I hope you can keeping squeeing with us about kdramas in the comments.

    Wishing all the best for your new job, Fighting!

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    Congratulations and all the best on your new job, @mary ♥️♥️😘😘😘

    All your hard work has not gone unnoticed over the years and you will be missed ~~

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    Thank you for all your hard work and hwaiting for your new job! You’ll be missed! (Come back soon~)
    We appreciate you 💛

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    Mary thanks for all the hard work!! Good luck in your new job and may Jae Rim watch over you always!! Doncome back often to Beanieworld or we will miss you too much.

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    Thank you Mary for your service.

    Good luck on your new job and looking forward to be spazzing with you on db threads and fanwall!

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    Well….well…shoot. Thats what. Shoot. 🙁
    But! Congratulations! Congratulations, Mary!
    But still.

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    Congratulations on the new job! We will miss you as a minion. But this is not a goodbye, since you will stop by as a beanie, right? You have to swing by whenever time permits!

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    Thank you Mary! All the best at your new job

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    Yay! and boo. Thanks for all your hard work here. I’m sure you did a million more things behind the scenes at DB than we could ever guess. Hope the new job turns out to be fantastic. Maybe this will give you time to come back and write a couple things every once in a while, we love your writing!

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    Good luck with the new job and thanks for all your hard work thwarting the bots. Hope you can pop in as a beanie every so often.

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    Congratulations on the new job! I hope you grow to love it and that it leaves you time for Oppa and Dramabeans posting. Thank you for all your hard work.

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    Congratulations. And good luck!

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    Oh I’m so sad to be kind of late to this!!!!
    mARY- You have done SO MUCH work for dB behind the scenes, and I, possibly more than average beaniedom, know that full well.
    I don’t even WANT to know how many times my other posts almost broke dramabeans, along with that one post that DID break dramabeans. So thank you for all your wonderful hard work (and for putting up with me), and I hope your new job goes well!!!!
    All the best and God bless and you better come and wreck havoc in the comments with us from time to time, you better.

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    Congratulations on your new job mary! Wishing you all the best!

    Thank you so very much for everything!

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    Congratulations Mary and good luck! We’ll really miss you! Yes you must keep in touch as a Beanie!

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    I can’t believe it @mary. I feel like we beanies have lost our own Jo Min-ja.
    (For the unaware that is a HEALER reference.) Good luck on your new job
    and keep blessing us with your wicked sense of humor.

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    Omg, how did I miss your post?! Sorry I’m late. Thank you for all your hard work!
    Gonna miss you as a minion. Congrats and good luck with the new job. ^^

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    I’m so sorry to see your post so late. I appreciate all of the hard work you have to put in for DB and I hope you will have a great time in your new job as well! Fighting!

    Here’s some Song Jae-rim GIFs from my collection to wish you good luck on your new job!



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    OMG I just saw this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    (Thanks for linking this, dear @ally-le)

    You will be missed. and yes, Good luck with the new Job! May you be well and successful and happy there!
    🙂

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    Thanks for the years of minioning, and hall monitoring . Good luck with the new job, I hope you do well. ❤️

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    Oh noooo! Now I feel like the good old Dramabeans is definitely gone 😢
    Sorry…. being sentimental…

    Thank you for all your hard work for Dramabeans and good luck with your new job!!! 😘

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    I hope that your new job works out well. I am forever a fan, @mary.
    Your bot bopping skills are a wonder.
    I send you unlimited coffee, tea, chocolate and so many good wishes that it might keep coming for many years….
    🎊🎉💕💕💕

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    I’ve been adjusting to some big changes as well and haven’t been on DB as much so I just heard the news. Congrats on your new job Mary! I hope you settle in quickly and are able to join us again as a regular beanie 🙂

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    I’m a little late to this news, but I wanted to say congratulations on the new job. All the best! And yes, please continue to chime in on the comment threads and on fanwalls whenever you can.

    🙂

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    @mary,
    I guess I was feeling under the weather when you sent out your “graduation” post and somehow missed the memo. Well that explains why you’ve been so quiet lately. Thank you for all your years of beavering away behind the scenes to keep DB running smoothly. Wishing you all the best in your new job, and looking forward to catching up with you in the comments when you come up for air after settling into you new gig. Aja, aja! Hwaiting, Chingu! 😉

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    Wow, I can’t believe I see this only now! Best of luck to you Mary, at your now not so new job. Hope you are liking it! Looking forward to your comments and inputs as a fellow beanie 🙂

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