Office Talk

Today is a bit of a "How-to" combined with a "This-is-how-it-is." I would like to discuss the concept of Office Talk. This subject matter is merely a culmination of observations during my stint as Receptionist (which hopefully won't be forever). Sitting at the front desk is a special job. Please see below as I have laid out the most common greeting-answer combination and conversation points you will hear at my office specifcally....all day long.

These two lists will not only prepare you for what to expect while working in the office setting, but also give you a list of topics to cover (and cover again) while passing the same people all day every day within the confines of Work.

*Please note, this list is not exhaustive nor is it the case for all "office settings," for example, the NFL. You probably won't find the coaches or players discussing when they can leave or discussing where the best coffee is in their facility.

Morning greeting: "Good Morning! How are you? (Or a variation)

Answers:

1. "I would be better with a larger cup of coffee"

2. "I'm tired"

3. "I'd like the sun to come out"

4. "Traffic was a B**ch this morning"

5. "Good for a Monday".

6. "It's Tuesday"

7. "It's Wednesday"

8. "It's Thursday"

9. "So glad it's FRIDAY!"

10. "I'm doing well!"

Conversation points:

1. The Weather

2. The "wife and kids" or just "kids"

(oddly enough, not many business women talk about their husbands)

3. Which floor has the best coffee

4. FedEx shipments

5. Time (normally in regards to going home)

6. Weekend activities

(WARNING: usually the same every weekend, so conversation is

cut short..don't rely on this one heavily)

7. Lunch

8. Vacation

9. Happy hour

10. And again...the Weather.

(You can never go wrong with the weather)

                                                               I hope this was helpful.

Seafair

Hands down the best weekend of the year....besides the 4th of July, Christmas, Thanksgiving..my birthday....Anyways.

Enjoy just a few pictures from the show. Korinne's first Seafair experience...she'll never be the same

Standing on I-90

If you've never heard or seen the Blue Angels, I found this clip to be entertaining. Although the music isn't the best...just mute the sound and play some patriotic song...you won't be disappointed. I'm always a little bit sad after this weekend is over.

Until next year...

Molly's Visit

My good friend Molly visited for the 4th of July

Not only did we have a wonderful time together, but it was sunny...all weekend long

At my oldest sister's (Rachael) and brother-in-law's (Neal) beach

Sunday morning blading on Alki Beach

The Ballard Locks

Fremont

Sunday night, getting pumped for our Midnight 5K to welcome the 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July

Downtown Seattle day

The gum wall...gross

I'm so glad you came Molls!!!

What's better than welcoming the 235th anniversary of our Nation's independence with a midnight 5k? Probably a lot of things. But my sister Sarah, her husband Dahrin, my good college friend Molly and I all enthusiasically brought in the the 4th of July in style...sweaty style.

*Pictures taken on an iphone

I Thought Her First Name was Nana

Today is my Nana's birthday

Here are 5 facts you should know...

1. She is Welsh...VERY Welsh

My sisters, my mom and I are showing the traditional Welsh garb. (Nana is in the middle)

2. She is a professional knitter...I am not

3. She has had season tickets to the Seahawks' games since the late 70's

(which she now sells each year since she is a Kansas City Chief fan)

4. She (and her friend Clare) came to visit me in Boston all four years of college to see a few lacrosse games.

5. She is a world traveller (not an exaggeration) and I have had the privilege of accompanying her as a travel companion...the latest trip was to Scotland.

6. She is the most caring and loving Nana and I am so thankful to be one of 5 grandkids

I love you Nana!!!

Gungor, Kirkland, and my friend Dana

On a whim, I purchased tickets to see Gungor last week

(which at the concert I learned is pronounced "gun-g-er")

I took my friend Dana with me, and we drove about 30 minutes to a church in Mill Creek, WA...sort of in the middle of a few random roads.

Not completely knowing what to expect, we walked in to a pitch black sanctuary (we were a little late) and sat down in the back.

I was immediately impressed by the musical talent and profound lyrics of the band especially the lead singer's wife, Lisa Gungor. I recommend listening to a few of their songs if you haven't already.

It ended at 9...it was still light out of course, so we drove to Kirkland...

Here we are...this was one of many attempts... because I look like Mulan...

Below is Dana showing off her coffee in a very fashionable way....

Then there's this....not quite sure what I was going for here

But it sure was a Beautiful Thing (song by Gungor)

Have you heard of Archie?

I started reading them when I was 7. We would stop at the library and I would beeline it to the comic book section and pick out the latest Archie. I don't know if it was the love triangle between Archie and Betty and Veronica, or the "athlete" named Moose who said "Duh" before speaking that kept me hooked, but something about them led me to my large collection...with today's purchase adding one more....

If you want to challenge me to Archie trivia let me know, although I'll win. OR If you have never heard of these wonderful comic books, please take the time to browse the website.