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Penblwydd Hapus i fi....
Apr. 26th, 2007 04:49 pmSo far, my twenty-ninth birthday is going nicely thankyouverymuch :-)
It didn't start off too fabulous, as we ran late getting to school. But we got there seconds after Mrs Davies closed the door, so that was okay. Technically I was late for work - I got there at 9.30 when we're supposed to get there five minutes before the shift starts, so we can log in and such - but it was okay also.
I was a little apprehensive, 'cause my colleagues were aware yesterday that my birthday was approaching and my current team is an evil lot. *grins* Plus a couple of them checked as I left yesterday that I was going to be in today.
However, all was cool; my workspace was still intact and there were no embarrassing photo-manips posted everywhere. Sometimes not being amongst the most popular has its advantages. *grins* About an hour into my shift, my department (all twelve of them) crowded around my desk - which is a sign of an impending presentation. The manager then wished me a happy birthday from the team and told me she didn't dare read my card aloud as there were a few nasty comments in there! *grins* This means that at least some of them like me! *laughs* On looking at them myself, there's nothing too bad in there - and I was able to snark back at a few of my colleagues, so all's good.
They got me two bars of Thornton's chocolate (which is better than a selection box as, frankly, I can't abide 'faffy chocolate'), and a £10 voucher for the HMV music store. Yay! Plus they also got me one of those bloody-gorgeous chocolate celebration cakes from Marks & Spencer; it's a large tray cake, cut into fifteen squares, covered with a very gooey icing. The first time I ever tried it I quite literally collapsed onto my desk, it was so heavenly! So I passed slices around my department when they came back from break, and kept the last two for myself *grins* My stomach hurt afterwards, but oh was it worth it!
Had to work my arse off today too, as I failed at productivity yesterday. I blame the team meeting we had at eleven o'clock - I haven't had to stop for one in months and months, and it was hard getting back into my stride afterwards. I think I did okay today though.
After work I collected Rowan and Isaac, who came up to us to play for the afternoon. He went home about half an hour ago (I've been writing this for the last two hours, off and on *grin*), and Mam & Dad called in with my cards and things. Tim's calling up later on this evening.
All in all not a bad day - and it's not entirely over yet. Thank you very much![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
laylee & phoebesmum for the greetings - and thanks also for the very cool Batman e-card, Hilary! *hugs*
It didn't start off too fabulous, as we ran late getting to school. But we got there seconds after Mrs Davies closed the door, so that was okay. Technically I was late for work - I got there at 9.30 when we're supposed to get there five minutes before the shift starts, so we can log in and such - but it was okay also.
I was a little apprehensive, 'cause my colleagues were aware yesterday that my birthday was approaching and my current team is an evil lot. *grins* Plus a couple of them checked as I left yesterday that I was going to be in today.
However, all was cool; my workspace was still intact and there were no embarrassing photo-manips posted everywhere. Sometimes not being amongst the most popular has its advantages. *grins* About an hour into my shift, my department (all twelve of them) crowded around my desk - which is a sign of an impending presentation. The manager then wished me a happy birthday from the team and told me she didn't dare read my card aloud as there were a few nasty comments in there! *grins* This means that at least some of them like me! *laughs* On looking at them myself, there's nothing too bad in there - and I was able to snark back at a few of my colleagues, so all's good.
They got me two bars of Thornton's chocolate (which is better than a selection box as, frankly, I can't abide 'faffy chocolate'), and a £10 voucher for the HMV music store. Yay! Plus they also got me one of those bloody-gorgeous chocolate celebration cakes from Marks & Spencer; it's a large tray cake, cut into fifteen squares, covered with a very gooey icing. The first time I ever tried it I quite literally collapsed onto my desk, it was so heavenly! So I passed slices around my department when they came back from break, and kept the last two for myself *grins* My stomach hurt afterwards, but oh was it worth it!
Had to work my arse off today too, as I failed at productivity yesterday. I blame the team meeting we had at eleven o'clock - I haven't had to stop for one in months and months, and it was hard getting back into my stride afterwards. I think I did okay today though.
After work I collected Rowan and Isaac, who came up to us to play for the afternoon. He went home about half an hour ago (I've been writing this for the last two hours, off and on *grin*), and Mam & Dad called in with my cards and things. Tim's calling up later on this evening.
All in all not a bad day - and it's not entirely over yet. Thank you very much
laylee & phoebesmum for the greetings - and thanks also for the very cool Batman e-card, Hilary! *hugs*
