FOLLY#3

In a push to get this joint looking like Christmas, I made a trip to one of my favorite craft /antique stores.  Even though I don't decorate with a country style I am still drawn to the country crafts.  I just love them.  They remind me of a warm, cozy house.  So for the holiday's, I usually bring in a touch of country and as I was walking thru the store I was drawn to some green garland adorned with what else but pears.  But for some reason I have buyers block ... just cannot make decisions.  So after wandering around the store for about an hour or so, I headed to the check-out counter.  I left not with the green pear garland but with some vintage glittery garland.  I also found a funky glittery christmas tree.  (Yikes?)  Will my family think I fell off my rocker?  But I was drawn to them both.  So a new theme this year.  Bright, festive and glittery.  Had to go back to the store after pondering a few things left behind ... this time I found some great vintage star ornaments.  Also in fun, festive colors.  I might string them across my fireplace.  Let the decorating begin!

Ok, here you go sister, last but most certainly not least:

Folly #3  Annual company holiday lunch is scheduled (mid-December 2009).  This is a fun event that everyone looks forward to.  Each year all the employees contribute money toward a gift for the company owners.  A small token of appreciation.  The gifts are then presented at the lunch.  As part of the money collecting process, a manilla folder holding the cards and money envelope is circulated around the office and makes its way to my desk.  As suspected, I have no cash on hand (if only they would accept a debit card).  So I pass the folder on to the next person and keep my name on the list.  About a week passes by and I am approached by a co-worker inquiring as to whether or not I have the money envelope on my desk.  I explain I had the folder but passed it on.  Said employee asked me to check ... money has gone missing.  Yikes.  I am positive I don't have it even though my desk is a complete mess of organization.  As suspected, no money envelope.  The overall search continues but on the down-low.  Don't want the owners or some new hires catching wind.  A bit awkward.

The holiday season continues to be busy, especially at work.  Days before the company lunch, some co-workers and I have an annual meeting with one of our clients.   We've worked with this group for many years so it is a casual atmosphere.  Everyone is arriving at the meeting, making small talk, catching up.  As we move closer to starting the meeting, I reach into my work bag to grab my stuff.  I happen to notice something, a white window envelope.  I then notice a tinge of green ... I think to myself what the heck is that?  Then the light bulb goes off ... a small screech ... the gift money ... I had the stolen money!!!!  OMG, how embarrasing.  (and no, I didn't steal it!) 

There you have it sister.  By the way, fantastic quote jar.  You described it to me but I have to say it looks better than I expected.  And I can't believe Ed was hanging out with Tyra Banks ~ I love America's Next Top Model!!!! 

Tracy

do you see the owl?