I am forcing myself to post something positive. Thinking if I see it in writing, maybe I will believe it a feel it. My co-workers took me out to lunch today for my upcoming birthday. I picked a diner that some of them have gone to in the past and raved about. I was really excited, and totally ready to cheat on my diet. They were sitting in the office, looking at the menu, and mentioning so many things... I was definitely having curly fries! I cannot remember the last time I had curly fries and they were going on about how great they are.
The diner forgot about our reservation, so we couldn't sit together, and since that defeated the whole purpose of going out together, we went to a different restaurant. I didn't get my curly fries, and ended up cheating on my diet for something that wasn't even very good.
But the reason we had the problem was because there were so many of us. Most of the time 5 or 6 people go out for someone's birthday. There were 10 of us today. And I should be really thankful that everyone in my department took the time to celebrate with me. So I am really trying to focus on that aspect of the day and feel positive. But I could use some help cause I'm actually feeling rather defeated.
Happy Birthday, Desiree. It sounds like you are beloved by your colleagues, so that is wonderful - do focus on that.
ReplyDeleteThanks! They really did try to make the day special.
DeleteHappy Belated Birthday! The fact that so many of your coworkers wanted to celebrate with you is indeed a positive thing. :) And even though you had to go to a different restaurant, you all got to sit together. Another positive :) Lastly, you got to cheat on your diet on your birthday :)
ReplyDeleteAnd we did have a lot of laughs. I really am lucky to work with all of them.
DeleteHow wonderful that everyone wanted to celebrate with you. You usually only see a big turn out when someone is leaving and you think "why wait until they are going to tell them how much you like them?"
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, the food is never really the focus at these events, it is the company.
Funnily enough we were discussing work outings at tea this evening. I said I'd been for so many meals where I didn't even like the food but wanted to be socialable with my colleagues. Eating a pizza without cheese was the worst! I cannot eat cheese but Mike was retiring and wanted to go for a pizza! So I did my best.
You must truly be a special person since so many people wanted to help you celebrate. Sorry you had to go off your diet for something you didn't want but maybe one day you can just get yourself an order of curly fries as a special treat.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Desiree!!!