Last night was our company Christmas party. We had a really good time. Some of you might know that I work for my father's company, but we work in different divisions and offices. But this party was for the entire business, so there were a lot of people there I didn't really know. And most of them were sitting at our table.
I guess the chick who did the seating charts figured it would be good to mix things up, so we could all get to know each other. And of course, my parents were in attendance too. Along with Jack, even though he doesn't work for us. But somehow he wrangled an invite anyway. Go figure? But he was a little grumpy that he wasn't eligible for a door prize like we were. But at least he got free food and an open bar. You can't complain too much when you're a party crasher.
Normally we put everyone's name into a big basket and they draw them out one by one, and you get to choose a gift card prize. It's a long and tedious process, especially if you're picked last and the only gift card left is for Home Depot. That sucks. Especially if you live in apartment, like I did last year. What the hell would I do with a Home Depot card? I ended up giving it to my mom as a regifted present. (Don't worry, I got her something else too.)
But this year, we got to pick our cards when we walked in the door. Awesome. And we were some of the first people to arrive, so we had good picking. Our choices were Best Buy, Target, Home Depot (blah), Red Lobster, and Amazon.com. Natty wanted the Target card, so I let her pick.
Then we proceeded to mingle a bit with everyone and get free drinks from the bar. I only had one beer, but Natty had several cocktails. She was feeling a bit silly, I think. But I like it when she gets like that because it's funny. Even if she did almost tip over and hurt herself because she was a little buzzed and wearing shoes that she couldn't walk very good in. But all the women said the shoes were cute, so I guess that's the important part.
I was still feeling kind of under the weather, so I wasn't in the party mood really. But I still tried to have fun. And the food was really good too. The people at our table talked about traffic a lot though. Someone brought up a traffic circle in Long Beach and apparently everyone but me and Nat had gotten stuck in it before and didn't know how to get out. Maybe I need to go to Long Beach and see this mysterious Bermuda Traffic Triangle?
There were awards given out after the food was served, and I didn't get one. But they were awards for milestones like being with the company for 5 years, 10 years, etc. I'm not quite there yet. But after ten years, you get a trip to Italy! Or actually wherever you want to go, but this one guy chose Italy. I'd probably pick Hawaii myself.
Anyway, after all of that was done, I was really tired. Yes, it was only 9pm but I was still sick. And I really just wanted to go home. I was a total party pooper. There was music and dancing, but I'm not really much of a dancer unless I'm really drunk anyway. So I felt like I wasn't missing much by leaving early.
So we went home and I totally crashed out almost immediately. But then I woke up a few hours later feeling like I was gonna hurl. I have no idea if it was from the food or just because I have a weird virus, but it wasn't good! I hate getting sick. No one ever likes barfing, but I REALLY hate it. So when I feel nauseous, I tend to make it worse because I start panicking over it. I'm a fucking basket case.
But Natalie took good care of me and took me outside for fresh air, and I felt a whole lot better. She's an awesome nurse and an even better girlfriend :-) I have to thank her for putting up with me and my craziness and for loving me even when I'm far from being my best. I'm very lucky.
And today, I must go Christmas shopping and buy something really awesome for my really awesome woman. I have some good ideas, and now I just need to get my ass shopping! You know I love someone when I brave the mall for them. I'm a horrible shopper. But I know she deserves something great, so I'm going to spoil her.
So have you been to any holiday parties this year? How about your Christmas shopping? Are you all done?
-evil_twin LA
evil_twin posted on Dec 15, 2007
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nursecutie said on Dec 15, 2007....
Aww.....you're so sweet!! I don't mind trying to make you feel better when you're sick. I know you don't like it and that's my specialty! Taking care of people :) And it's definitely not work when I love them..........I had lots of fun at the party and I was happy to meet some of the people you always talk about. Like your crazy friend you went out with that night! He was funny! Especially b/c he ordered 5 drinks at the bar all at once and said they were for his whole table......but they were for just him! LOL!It was fun to see your parents there too and Jack and Melanie! It seems like you work with alot of very nice people :)xxoo natalie xxoops~it's shopping time now!!! No more computering......LOL -
CreativeWoman said on Dec 15, 2007....
I'm not done shopping. My husband usually doesn't shop for a gift for me unless I tell him what to get. That's no fun so I just let it go. I'll get him a little something probably. I won't be going to any Christmas parties. I was invited to one for AVON, but it got cancelled due to the ice.I hope the two of you have a very special Christmas!CW -
Mr_Box said on Dec 15, 2007....
I'm sorry you felt like barfing last night. That always sucks. Especially if it's not the product of getting wasted.I'm glad Natty was there to take care of you. Lucky man.I thought the party was pretty fun myself. We did stay later and you missed Mom and Dad embarrassing themselves with the dancing. But they weren't the only ones.I don't know who that really tall guy was with the buzz cut, but he actually hit his head on one of the snowflake lights and fell down. He must be 7 feet tall.I tried not to laugh, but you know I did. Poor guy.You better have gone shopping for your awesome brother too.See you soon. -
evil_twin said on Dec 15, 2007....
cutie--I did my shopping! Well not all of it. But I got you some good stuff :-D And I'm glad that you liked the party last night. I just wish I had been feeling better so we could have stayed longer and had more fun. Thanks for taking care of me after....love you....
CW--If your husband doesn't give you anything, I wouldn't get him anything either! If I were you, I'd go out and treat yourself to a bunch of nice presents and give them to yourself. You deserve something special!
Mr. Box--The Jolly Green Giant guy hit his head on a snowflake?! Damn. I missed the best part! I'm not sure who that guy was either. He doesn't work with me. And yes, I bought you something too. At least your birthday gift. The Christmas stuff is still on the list!
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momsrock said on Dec 15, 2007....
Well that really sucks that you weren't feeling well for the company christmas party. I've never actually been to one but I always here great stories about what actually happens at them! lol.... seeing the crazier side of coworkers is always fun....or aren't your company parties like that?
How do you and Natalie plan on spending christmas this year? Are you going to both families or having everyone together? (Just making a mental note to keep an eye out for that post after the last one I read about your families having dinner together...hehe)
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queenparanoia said on Dec 16, 2007....
natalie is so sweet!!! you should give her an awesome gift!!!!!!!!!!! =) hehehehheheheheheh
anyway i hope you feel better now... =)
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travelr712 said on Dec 16, 2007....
nope, no parties for me. they had one yesterday, but it was given by one of the guys on another migration team who i just don't like, so i didn't want to go.and you're right, nat takes very good care of you, and i think you do the same for her. get her something awesome, man! :-) -
fearing said on Dec 16, 2007....
Good to see you on the mend E_T! I want to work for the same company. A trip to Italy? Wow!
I've been to Sweety's work party already. The two jobs I have don't do anything special. The preschool job is small - just me, another teacher and a volunteer. That wouldn't be much of a party. The school I work at had a get-together last Sunday for the elementary building. That was fun but it was ruined for me when we found out while we were there that a friend of mine was in a really bad car wreck. A couple of law enforcement guys were there so much of the time was spent calling around to find out about the wreck. So, that's about it for the parties this year.
Now, go get to shopping! Nat will need lots of presents under the tree and you have to fix a stocking for her too. (You're welcome Natalie - lol)
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gingersoul said on Dec 16, 2007....
Kyle....oh, getting a gift card from Home Depot when you live in apt is like getting free ice cream at the North Pole...lol...
I hope Mr.Jack behaved until the end...:-D.
I will have my company Xmas lunch tomorrow.....it will take 3 hours of our precious working time but it wil be all paid..so who cares? Pass me the bread....lol...
i am planning to dress up a littel bit and to meet more people from other departments and have some fun.....
Since the lunch will be at one of the most famous Italian restaurant in Dallas i figure they will not pre-arrange our seats.....i hope not.....that would suck big time...me and other 4 people have alreday planned to seat together and be loud and messy......lol...
We will also have our Secret Santa...luckily i pulled out the name of a girl i like so i am happy to have to buy her something.......nothing big.....we chose to have a max of 5 dollars to shop for..
About my Xmas shopping...its done...it took me 3 trips to the mall because of different items not found but it has been easy as a breeze this year.......i bought presents only for my daughter...i cant afford anything for anybody else..... unfortunately.....sad but true....
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evil_twin said on Dec 16, 2007....
moms--I tend to see the crazier side of my co-workers every day! But it is always funnier when they've got some liquor in them. As for our Christmas, we're going to spend Christmas Eve with my family, and Christmas day with her family. Should be fun!
queen--I feel much better today, thanks :-) And don't worry, I got her some good presents!
trav--I'm sorry you didn't want to go to your party. And believe me, I know how lucky I am, so I'll make sure Natalie is very spoiled this year :-)
fearing--I'm sorry to hear about the car accident. Yikes! Was everyone alright? And yes, I suppose I'll have to get Nat a stocking too. I haven't done that for anyone in years. I'll have to think about what goes in there!
ginger--A paid holiday lunch is pretty awesome. We didn't get paid for our party. I'm glad you got your shopping done though. I still have a lot to do!
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fearing said on Dec 16, 2007....
E_T - Jewelry fits nicely in a stocking. ;-)
Thanks for asking about the wreck. My friend is still in the hospital and has had some setbacks but I believe all in all she will recover. The passenger with her was a co-worker from out of town and didn't make it. Please keep them all in your thoughts and prayers.
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evil_twin said on Dec 16, 2007....
fearing--That's so horrible :-( I'm sorry to hear about that. I'm glad your friend is going to make it though. I'll definitely keep them in my thoughts. And yes, jewelry is a good gift, isn't it? ;-) -
fearing said on Dec 16, 2007....
Thanks again and sorry, I didn't mean to be a bummer. -
wakingharmony said on Dec 16, 2007....
Awe your such a sweetie & how lucky oyu have your own private nurse!! She deserves something extra special but Iam sure that she thinks she has already got her Best Christmas present & You Too............Each other...What could top that. -
tizzygirl said on Dec 17, 2007....
I'm sorry that you didn't feel good for your Christmas party :( Still it doesn't sound like an entire bust, I mean a target gift card, that rocks! I hate barfing too, you are lucky to have your own nurse! I hope your shopping went well too, I'm just about finished with all mine except for some last minute touches! Merry Christmas :) -
evil_twin said on Dec 17, 2007....
fearing--Don't worry about it :-)
waking--I hope she's happy with me as a Christmas present, but just in case, I got her other stuff too! :-P Thank you.
tizzy--The gift card was the best part of the party. Usually it's the food and drink, but I really couldn't enjoy either of those fully :-( Maybe next year?
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the_infernal_optimist said on Dec 17, 2007....
I'm sorry you weren't really up for partying, but woohoo on the gift card! :) Nat is a sweetie, and I totally get the barf thing. I don't do it much and hate it, so I tend to overreact when I feel like I might.
We aren't done with our shopping (ugh), but we're making lots of progress. A lot of people are getting things from Germany since we were just there. :-D No parties yet, but we have both sides of my family to visit this coming weekend, for their Christmas gatherings, so I guess those count.
~Infernal
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