Tuesday, January 24, 2012

What a night!

Saturday was the work recognition banquet.  Since I was planning the whole shin-dig, I was determined to make it an enjoyable night for everyone.  I had arranged to have a DJ, karaoke, casino night, and even made a photo booth for it.  Things did not go exactly as planned, but I think most everyone had a good time.

Being the great hostess that I am, I had arranged to borrow a co-workers mini van to transport myself, the hubster, and a few co-workers to the event.  There ended up being 8 of us jammed into a mini van.  The wonderful hubster offered to be the designated driver for the night and that's why I love him so much.

The dinner and the awards section of the night went off without a hitch.  The casino and dancing that followed afterwards was a lot of fun.  Everyone was up doing one of the provided activities.  Once the last prize had been raffled off, we all piled into the van and headed to Average Joe's for the after party.  Then things started going downhill.  Wine + Miller Lite + Jager = FAIL!

Highlights:

  • Co-worker asked why I was not dressed up as a hooker...
  • Finally winning at a casino game
  • Learning how to play craps
  • Being able to watch all my co-workers having a good time and knowing I helped provide that
  • Having one of the most successful work functions ever
  • Having almost everyone stay the entire evening - I think it's a first for the company
  • Leaf blower + toilet paper = magic
  • The hubster winning the ugly christmas sweater contest
  • Having a great time!
  • Telling the hubster he was the best thing that has ever happened to me
  • Having the hubster take care of me and all my co-workers even after putting me to bed
Lowlights/regrets
  • Not advertising the photo booth - only had three pictures that I took at the end of the night
  • Being told a co-worker was a complete bitch to the catering manager
  • Drinking Miller Lite
  • Taking a shot of Jager
  • Throwing up at the end of the night at Average Joe's
  • Ruining the vanpool plans to get everyone home
  • Throwing up in my driveway
I think that sums up the evening quite well.  Now I'm ready for this Saturday when I celebrate my birthday with all my new Columbus friends!

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