More Odds and Ends

It's been a very busy week at work, generally wearing me out so that I didn't want to do much after work, but spent a lot of it getting things ready for the next day.

• I've been asked to join another training class for work. With my recent, permanent foray into the world of import compliance, a fellow instructor in my computer class recommended me for a national import compliance class taught in DC annually. It's a neat opportunity. I enjoy teaching and this literally goes hand-in-hand with what I do daily. To join the teaching group for this class, I have to "audition." So in June I go and teach for one hour in front of the latest class, where they will judge to see if I'm a good fit. I hope I pass the swimsuit competition. I'll have my "world peace" speech ready.



• Wednesday night, I went running around gathering items for a co-worker's 50th birthday today. I bought helium balloons, streamers, balloons, glitter, and ping-pong balls. I spent a large chunk of the evening drawing her a 50th birthday card (I couldn't find one I liked to buy). Given the way she decorated my office for my 40th, I needed to decorate her desk. On the surface, it didn't look like much. She even jokingly commented today that she "expected more." What she didn't realize is that I booby-trapped her desk. I filled her cabinet with the ping-pong balls, so when she opened it, they spilled out. The non-helium balloons on her desk are filled with glitter, so when she pops them... The more was there, it just was delayed.



• Another co-worker is retiring next week after 40 years at work. Her retirement party is Tuesday after work. I am spending a good chunk of this weekend drawing her retirement cartoon. While she's a really cute person, I found that drawing a close-up of her was rough and didn't turn out flattering. So I went for a more cartoonish one. I'll finish it tomorrow night.

I am so happy the weekend is here...