Secrets Revealed

Writing by jennifer on Wednesday, 19 of December , 2007 at 11:03 pm

These past few weeks, a group of people within my department at work have been participating in a Secret Santa campaign.   I am both awed and a little overwhelmed by the level of sneakiness my teammates posess.   This time of year is the busiest season for the Support team and it’s really difficult to find a time to slip a little something onto your “giftee’s” cubicle.  Yet the entire group has taken great job in surprising one another with trinkets and treats.   It’s been great fun.

So we ended the event with a grand potluck (the Support team gives the BEST potlucks in Corvallis!).   We also played a little game to identify our Santas.   I got called away on a hot issue so I didn’t see my “giftee” open his gift and I couldn’t be present when my Santa was revealed.   I wish I’d been there.   Still, I had a great time these past few weeks- surprising my “giftee” with goodies.  

I also had a wonderful time receiving the lovely gifts that my coworker Mindy (whom I also consider a friend) left for me.  She even picked out the most wonderful picture frame as the “finale’” gift.   Since I sit right across from her, you’d think I’d have suspected that she was my “Santa”.   Nope.  Completely clueless!   She’s a sneaky one, all right. :-) 

Thank you, Mindy.   You have brightened these very long and sometimes dark days with your kind gestures and your friendship.  I’m so glad that we’ve had the chance to get be neighbors this year.  You’re the best!

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