That sounds fun, Aims...if I worked there I would find something...maybe just "FairyTale of New York" or "Blue Christmas" but, you know...
Um, well, we listened to aggressively cheerful music sung by people chosen for their ability to dance. Then we ate cookie dough, and talked about boys.
Giles ,'Get It Done'
Spike's Bitches 45: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.
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erikaj - Dec 14, 2009 5:28:13 am PST #3577 of 30000
Always Anti-fascist!
Vortex - Dec 14, 2009 5:32:04 am PST #3578 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I get not wanting to participate and in our agency, it's not mandatory, but WTF? Do you really need to be rude to me, too?
Aims, you should send that out to everyone, something like
Dear Colleagues, as you know, for the past 2 weeks, I have been contacting the group regarding the holiday CD. During this time, I have been subject to emails complaining about various planning aspects of the party (of which I have no control), and even been told "you don't need to know that".
I respect your right not to participate and therefore request that if you do not wish to be a part of the holiday CD, simply let me know and I will stop contacting you. If you do want to participate and are a slacker/indecisive/haven't gotten around to it, let me know that too!
Aims - Dec 14, 2009 5:34:44 am PST #3579 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.
I planned the entire party last year and was really excited about it. At the party I asked one my co-workers if he was having a good time. He said, "I'll be having a better time at 3:30. When I leave."
WTFF???
Aims - Dec 14, 2009 5:35:42 am PST #3580 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Vortex - I would love to send that email. Sadly, it would probably get me into a huge pile of shit.
Vortex - Dec 14, 2009 5:36:22 am PST #3581 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Do you want me to call people? You know I will. I LIKE being mean to people who deserve it.
beth b - Dec 14, 2009 5:39:05 am PST #3582 of 30000
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
rudeness is not necessary. Esp in an office. But then again , I keep hearing Adults say things like "Eww when presented with food they don't like instead of saying no thank you .
And I like the low-key ones. and not the fancy ones that are proceeded by no bonus this year notices.
ION, my cat is still getting ill a bout 4 hours after he eats. I have to take him to the vet, because it has been three days, but I am almost 100% sure it is a hairball situation.
And I guess i got the good kitty crack last night -- he keeps trying to get in the box of food.
Aims - Dec 14, 2009 5:39:30 am PST #3583 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Heh. "In the name of the holiday spirit which was put down on me, I now unleash THE VORTEX!!"
Vortex - Dec 14, 2009 5:40:09 am PST #3584 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
The Boobs are Slipping! The Boobs are Slipping!!!!!!
Aims - Dec 14, 2009 5:41:26 am PST #3585 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.
I don't like the entitlement aspect of it, either. Like the agency has some responsibility to invite your friends and family. Friends and family were invited when there were 10 people here. Now there are 30. That's a lot of damn people to feed and entertain and let's not forget - WE'RE A NON PROFIT!! Either shut up and enjoy it for what it is or just shut up.
Nicole - Dec 14, 2009 5:46:17 am PST #3586 of 30000
I'm getting the pig!
That sucks, Aimee. Can you have some fun *while* teaching them a lesson by asking your boss for permission to nominate who should be on next year's holiday party planning committee? I've found that snippy people that bitch about these types of things at least see the other side of the issue when forced to plan within certain guidelines.