It feels like just last week that we were gearing up for wedding season. Even though October is still a huge month for weddings we are already looking toward holiday parties. We have so many awesome organizations, big and small, that we have the pleasure of hosting parties for this year. Last year we had a great time with the Nielsen Company's annual party. They were so great to work with and the party was A BLAST! We're talking karaoke, a dance party, and a game room. First, I have to give it up for anyone who had the nerve to sing karaoke in front of their co-workers. Our own little office jingles and Happy Birthday renditions are plenty enough for me! Did I mention they had a game room? The Nintendo Wii rented from Black Diamond was a hit and our entire office got to try it out beforehand. No wonder that thing was the biggest gift to give last Christmas. LOADS of fun! Seriously, why can't I bowl that well in real life?
More than anything else I am looking forward to the holiday spirit that comes along with the parties. The guests are so amazing at this time of year it melts my heart. We hear awesome stories of goodwill and donations. It's so easy to have too much on your plate. Gift buying, errand running and Christmas cards can consume your life, but I am always amazed at the holiday party crowds. For a few hours you manage to forget about the woman at the store who ran you over with a cart for an Easy-Bake oven, the creepster who stole your parking spot at the Mall, and the hundreds of cookies you are baking for your child's classroom. Every year there is a moment where I slow down, realize I am surrounded by awesome people, feel so grateful, and just breathe in. I swear it is the moment I wait for all year long. It simply re-energizes me and reminds that holidays are for the soul!
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