Company Holiday Party

Oh my word... that was a tad crazy.

I have been to company xmas parties before, none at my own company...this was my first one. Let me put it to you this way, one of the head hanchos had his band play at the party. 'Nuff said.

Surprisingly it was actually pretty nice. Free booze, mashed potato bar (which I mistook for an ice cream bar at first... oops), lots of gormet food, a chocolate fountain (I rec. the marshmallows and an oreo cookie dipped in the fountain... those were by far the best), and entertainment (albeit amateur entertainment at best...). I got to see many I hadn't been around in a long while, which was interesting. I guess when I worked with some of these people in my old department, I had feelings that some people didn't like me. Apparently I was wrong. People were coming up to me all night asking how my new job was, saying they missed me, inviting me out to the bar for the after party (what the hell is this? The Oscars? There is a friggin' after party for an office xmas party... hahaha).

I really wanted to get a picture with the Pres. of the company... I thought it'd be funny. I didn't get a chance, maybe next year, hee hee! I entered the raffles... I lost the raffles... but we did get an x-mas bonus. Thank the lord... now all my shopping expenses for the holiday season have been covered. Finding out about the bonus was the real reason I went, but I ended up having a decent time.

I didn't want to drink too much, for fear of being "that girl" the next day (you all know I've been "that girl" on a few occasions). When people at the office drink, I have to say it is hilarious. You get to see their real personalities come roaring out from somewhere deep with in. There are office hook ups, the drunkin' make outs, and next morning embarrassments. Luckily I haven't yet been involved in anything scandalous/gossip-worthy... but just give me time.

The holiday party hookups are the funniest, usually involving the younger set of chicklets in the company. Things get out of hand at the after party (hahaha) and next thing you know, a hotel room is rented, and they show up to the office mysteriously wearing what they wore the day before. These things happen more frequently in a professional setting than one may think. At my company party, spouses and significant others are not invited... no further explanation necessary.

Here are a few rules I designate as the official Company Holiday Party Handbook:

1. Go easy on the alcohol Drinking your own bodyweight in red wine may seem like a good idea but unless you're planning to emigrate the next day, you'll run the risk of being known as the office drunk for the next year.

2. Avoid getting up close and personal with a colleague If you've forgotten or decided to ignore the drinking rule, your addled brain may want to throw caution to the wind. But remember, office romances rarely work out and you'll be the brunt of everyone's jokes until you're forced to hand in your notice.

3. Because others will drink too much, bring a recording device. A hostile work environment lawsuit could be the gift that keeps on giving this season. Hee Hee!!

4. Women... dress appropriately. No one wants to see a nipple of the woman that they deal with everyday, especially if she is older. And on a fashion note... leave those banana clips at home! HA!

5. Don't make snarky comments about the CEO dressing up as Santa Claus... he will have a list and check it twice... and fire your sorry ass!

6. Don't dance!!!!!!! Click here to see why!


Take my advice and follow along. It may help you out next year... sorry, this year you were on your own!