We had our campus Holiday Open House yesterday. It was open for all faculty/staff and they were going to have food, music, etc. My boss allowed Janet and I to go first and then when we got back she would go. I was glad to see my friend Jill there because that meant I didn't have to sit with Janet. I "accidentally" lost her going through the line and tried to hide from her when we sat down. The room was packed and as I was looking around I had noticed that most of the woman had dressed for the occasion. I lost count of the vests they were wearing decorated with reindeer, snowflakes, Christmas trees, Santa's, etc. I don't want to offend anyone who wears these vests, but I was just amazed by the shear number of people wearing them. Okay, I will make fun of them because they can be ridiculous sometimes. What happened to a red shirt with a small "festive" pin? I kind of felt out of place, but knew in my heart I would not try to fit in next time by wearing a loud vest. I remember Janet mentioning the day before that she will have to wear something "festive" to the party. I had no idea how many others felt the need to get dressed up as well.
Everyone had also been raving about the food and how they couldn't wait to see what they would be serving. Then they started reminiscing about past Holiday parties and how good the ham salad was that year. When we got there it was interesting to see people flock to the food like they had never been given free food before. I really wasn't that interested and added some things to plate so maybe the next year I can add "Did you try a roll last year? They were to die for!" I decided to leave sooner than planned because I thought I would have more fun sitting at my desk. I grabbed a couple of things from the dessert table to give to the workstudy who had stayed for us while we went. I felt kind of silly walking right past the chancellor with a plate of treats trying not to make eye contact.
I got back to the office and offered my goodies to the workstudy. My boss was walking out of the office and said "Oh, I'm surprised they let you leave with anything. They said this year Nothing could be taken out." At that moment I wanted to return to the party and had the plate back to the chancellor and offer up Janet as a sacrifice. I instead asked the workstudy if she would support me if I lost my joy since I was taking the treats to her. I don't think she was willing to do that. I can be expensive!
I wonder if I will be invited nest year?
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