Rewarded

This week was a great week. There are certain perks when you work for an organization. On three times this week I was provided with lunch. The Corner Bakery sandwiches by the Abilify People, The Elephant Bar for an exotic lunch by my boss, and In and Out Burger mobil truck feed the army of a staff at the building today. I am full, I am really happy, and I feel energized. You would think I need a nap but that just isn't so.

Our numbers were down this week allowing the staff to catch their collective breaths and refocus for the upcoming week. Lots of learning this week however with hospitalizations, foolish interplaying with staff, and an enhanced comraderie we all feel. My favorite story of the week happened yesterday:

One staff member known to play pranks - especially on April fools day asked if I wanted to use his computer station, since I didn't have one. Another staff member was leaving and I guess he wanted to use that computer. So I grabbed my stuff tried to log on and discovered the ball of the mouse was missing. Prank? I thought so at the time. When I confronted the staff member, he denied knowledge of said mouse problem. So, being the responsible one, I obtained a different (functioning mouse), installed it, and while he was in a session, replaced the faulty one with his. Oh did the rest of the staff laugh when he tried to use the faulty one he left for me, now at his terminal. We couldn't hold it in when he exclaimed, "What the hell?"

In the long run his innocent act was blown to pieces. He had accidently knocked the mouse into the trash and the ball came out, he couldn't find it and tried to pawn it off to me. The average person might have asked for help and I would have rushed forward to do so. The way it played out made him appear like a fool.

Sweet justice occured when he put on latex gloves and went through the trash can and within minutes found the elusive ball.

Too bad. Too bad a professional can not be responsible, communicate their desires and has to resort to childish acts. Okay so I was childish too. Hey - it was a blast! The other onlookers are still laughing and talking about this today. As for me, I am well fed, happy I stood up for myself, and have had a light client load.

Have a great weekend.