The most common phrase muttered this time of year involves how quickly the year has gone by. Working at the center of the office, my desk tends to be the congregation place for all of my coworkers. "This year has gone by so fast!" I am not sure if I can count how many times this phrase has been uttered near my desk. Every time I hear it, I just roll my eyes, thinking about how stereotypical of a conversation it is. I mean, why don't we discuss the weather while we're at it? But I have to... read more