tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post6702688771205883868..comments2023-09-05T16:22:15.151+02:00Comments on Martinis For Two: Blue Ribbon PerformanceDiane Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059365308496711788noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-81393138641475123112008-10-17T19:19:00.000+02:002008-10-17T19:19:00.000+02:00one of my best friends likened it to a role in a p...one of my best friends likened it to a role in a play...she prepared for the event accordingly. picked out an outfit based on the character she would be playing for the night. <BR/><BR/>she. always. had. a. blast.<BR/><BR/>and i bet you were an adorable pony. i'd give you a shiny apple.karey m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17431535677698029278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-62671067969105844882008-10-17T17:53:00.000+02:002008-10-17T17:53:00.000+02:00Just call this paying your dues. It's not easy ge...Just call this paying your dues. It's not easy getting used to, but as long as you don't let it become the norm, you'll be just fine!AmyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316872759420805485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-6531215576609804922008-10-17T07:57:00.000+02:002008-10-17T07:57:00.000+02:00We're in a similar situation to G's - work events ...We're in a similar situation to G's - work events are usually only for the employee, no spouses or significant others. Because what you really want to do after spending 8+ hours with those people is...spend more time with them.<BR/><BR/>Although I must admit, Cliff works with some really cool people and we make the effort every so often to see them on a social basis. And this way, I rarely have the opportunity to stick my foot in my mouth and reveal that I know things I shouldn't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-63623134753441107382008-10-17T05:55:00.000+02:002008-10-17T05:55:00.000+02:00You're not the only one. I had to do that for at l...You're not the only one. I had to do that for at least 20 years. I got tipsy once in Hawaii at a company shindig and almost fell asleep at the table at 11pm. When we left the restaurant, the CEO thought it was evidence of our closeness when mr. kenju put both arms around me. Actually, he was holding me upright..<BR/>LOL. The clueless guy never knew. Maybe his stupidity is why the company went bankrupt about 5 years later.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-44255515953232815042008-10-17T01:29:00.000+02:002008-10-17T01:29:00.000+02:00I used to do these too back in the corporate days,...I used to do these too back in the corporate days, ya know when America had an economy<BR/><BR/>I would just make use of my frustrated actress soul and put on a showDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-52782949651469577562008-10-16T18:05:00.000+02:002008-10-16T18:05:00.000+02:00In the old days when we went to agriculture/politi...In the old days when we went to agriculture/political conferences, I remember being in the hotel room, looking at my hubby right before a cocktail party and saying "I can't go down there, I don't think I have one ounce of 'nice' left in me". Back then I was young and energetic...now I'm older and cranky - I probably wouldn't last five minutes.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167980498731684457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-62373789760672032992008-10-16T15:09:00.000+02:002008-10-16T15:09:00.000+02:00Yeah.Been there....as an "officer's wife" back in ...Yeah.<BR/><BR/>Been there....as an "officer's wife" back in the married days. <BR/><BR/>UGH.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10436989792381600168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-79315842123242173802008-10-16T14:26:00.000+02:002008-10-16T14:26:00.000+02:00I don't know whether to go with the traditional "g...I don't know whether to go with the traditional "giddyup" or with the Bugs Bunny derived "Whoa mule, I said whoa, mule!" I guess it all depends on how competitive you're feeling, Diane. The Yosemite Sam image is funnier.utenzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988445461413550750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-75630319810532515512008-10-16T12:29:00.000+02:002008-10-16T12:29:00.000+02:00Is there a little part of you that says ~ This tim...Is there a little part of you that says ~ This time? This time I'm going to be wicked? Cuz I hear that voice. My theory? Set the bar low. For the good of the other spouses. Those that care. Anyone can look good next to the woman who just called herself a prostitute and told her husband's boss whatever he just said was pure bullshit. It's my contribution. To sisterhood. And I can live with myself afterward.Simple Answerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822106303781479311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-25377017117881798862008-10-16T11:28:00.000+02:002008-10-16T11:28:00.000+02:00blech! I avoid them if at all possible! Being a te...blech! I avoid them if at all possible! Being a techie vs. 'real diplomat', I luck out most of the time. Being former military with years of mandatory performances, volunteering, and attendances, under my belt/skin, does not help. I've a friend who is trying to talk us into going to the Marine Ball. I guarantee, it is NOT happening.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667481504650498976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-71583703606253113802008-10-16T09:35:00.000+02:002008-10-16T09:35:00.000+02:00I hear ya: Corporate dog-and-pony shows ... bleh!...I hear ya: Corporate dog-and-pony shows ... bleh!--especially when you're the pony and not the dog. Perhaps it helps to think of your function as Max's professional PR manager. Not only does that give you the corporate vibe, but it also fills the event with purpose.Sonja Streuber, PMP(R), SSBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382967097578165008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-68950064550295948092008-10-16T08:50:00.000+02:002008-10-16T08:50:00.000+02:00Perhpd because I don't have these things, I think ...Perhpd because I don't have these things, I think they sound fun. My husband has "single" functions and it's a lot more boring being at home putting the kids to bed. You have the chance for decent food and making connections that migh be of value to you as you travel. It's a good thing and if you do it well enough, maybe you can enjoy it for what it is: not a personal event, but a corporate one. (I know that ou excel at everything you do- it's just a matter of accepting it and then deciding to enjoy it.)G in Berlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168975470282994167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-14646917700564040672008-10-16T07:42:00.000+02:002008-10-16T07:42:00.000+02:00We have these all the time... and after 5 years o...We have these all the time... and after 5 years of them, I still can't get used to it. <BR/><BR/>For this move I bought myself 2 super fun pants and a funky sweater shrug to wear to these "shows". At least I'm going to look good on the outside while I'm anxious to go home on the inside... :)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493268452074516009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-65198173416263237082008-10-16T07:07:00.000+02:002008-10-16T07:07:00.000+02:00I occassionally have to go to these charades too. ...I occassionally have to go to these charades too. In fact, one is next week. I know just how you feel. It's creepy.menohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065283682414369608noreply@blogger.com