Don't you like it when...

Don’t you like it when…

1. Last week I went to a professional schmoozing event after work. Besides being ideally located just across the street from my work, I loved that I knew over half the people in the room, if not more. Working in my particular field over the last 6 years here in Boston, really makes you realize what a small professional world it is. And all that much easier to network and stay connected!

2. When you can enjoy both ends of the birthday party spectrum. This coming Saturday night is a grown-up b-day party at a local watering hole we’ll often frequent. I’m looking forward to the good beer, good company, a warm fire in the fireplace and a nice and laid back time. In contrast, this past Saturday I attended a birthday party for Maggie (2 years) and Cameron (3 years). By the time I had arrived (only about 5 minutes late), it was in full force. They had rented out this room at their church which was perfect. There was a bouncy house and play stations and food and balloon making. Cam was an awesome host running up to me just as I arrived excited I was there and before I knew it I had my shoes off and was playing around with him and his buddies. It wasn’t until later that I realized that the room was full of about a dozen children with at least one parent each and I was the only adult really getting down and playing. Only got in trouble once - got kicked out of the bouncy house - I was too big! But had a blast chasing around and singing the songs and drawing and doing all the kid activities. Maggie was a doll and was super cuddly when we were doing the singing. Still not sure but starting to get into the songs - wiggling and clapping and everything. Needless to say I had a blast and went to bed extra early that night.

3. Lastly, but not least, don’t you love it when you flip things around in your favor. This is a case of win-win-win. We were talking about doing a cookie swap at work within my department. In the end we each took a day to bring in cookies. It conveniently worked out to be these next two weeks as I’ll be out of town afterwards. Today featured peppermint bark shortbread chocolate goodness. And by a first time baker!

4. And finally, don’t you like it when you’ve been looking for something endlessly and it finally shows up. I couldn’t find some receipts to be reimbursed for work and my Christmas list. Both showed up this weekend.