Halcyon Repose

Ah…

The work Christmas party was a great success. It’s amazing how much the company has grown in the few short years that I have been with them. They gave out the 5 year swords this evening, and for the first time, I actually knew a majority of the people who were receiving them.

I almost missed the ceremony, as I had to cover some classes at the center. Thankfully one of the guys who helps out a lot came to my rescue and bailed me out. I love him for that, especially since he threw out his back recently and can’t fence. I know exactly what it is like to sit there all night knowing that you are unable to fence due to injury. But it was my work party, so I bid him a fond farewell and got the hell out of there.

The party itself was fun. I lost all of my “gambling” money fairly early in the evening at the poker table. I actually lost to pocket aces (with another on the board), so gambling for prize tickets was out. I got to spend the rest of the evening with the my lovely friend, and we hung out in the karaoke room. We ALWAYS have a karaoke room going at the work parties. The reason for this is that some of the higher ups can really belt out the songs. It’s actually a joy to sit and listen to them all, they are all extremly talented.

We finished off the night with a drawing, and of course I won nothing, and then I promtly headed headed home. Of course on the way home the freeway on ramp was closed for construction and trying to get off the freeway the ramp was closed for construction as well. I swear I actually screamed myself horse I was so frustrated. An extra ten minutes later I actually managed to get home.

One side note as I get ready to pass out.. I officially declare that I am in need of a girlfriend. I’ll have to look at fixing that soon.