What comes before Part-B?

PART-AY!!!

So, Joe and I survived my office Christmas party. We actually had a pretty nice time too. I didn't end up getting a dress but I did get a really cute red shirt. See picture to the left and in the family album.

The party was very nice. It was in a beautiful ballroom at the Radisson resort. I was shocked at the number of women in full-on ball gowns and cocktail dresses. I still didn't feel under dressed in my pants and shirt combo. I think I fooled most of my co-workers by straightening my hair and wearing red lipstick because until I walked up and said hello it seemed like none of them recognized me. I was also a little more "boobs-out" than I thought I would be. I hope they don't start thinking of me as the office hussy now. We didn't spend much time with my co-workers, we pretty much hung out at a table with our friends. Thank God they were there because I really don't think the night would've been as fun without them. I don't really know my co-workers that well so I didn't even know what to say to them. I pretty much just introduced Joe, said a few pleasantries and then bee-lined back to our table.

I also realized how long it had been since I'd been at a function and drank in front of other people. I've had a few beers here and there or had a couple of glasses of wine. Mostly at home though, where I wasn't responsible for talking to people. I knew I wasn't going to drink anything extravagant at the x-mas party and I stuck to red wine all night. But, I was only 1 glass in when my girlfriend looked over the buffet table at me and said, "Tricia are you buzzed already?". Apparently, she could already tell because I was really feeling it. It set in pretty quick. I had two more glasses and was feeling pretty good by the end of the night. I was reminded later that I went on a tirade on the ride home about some girl who only feeds her children organic food. I guess I was a little harsh but, seriously, who does that?!

The company gave out some pretty nice prizes. Unfortunately, I didn't win any but I was surprised by how many people did win something. I think the best part of the night was actually getting dressed up and going out somewhere. Being able to have drinks with friends and talk and laugh was great. Joe and I got to slow dance together for the first time in a long time so that was nice too. Probably the next time we'll get that opportunity will be Lindsey's wedding so I'm going to cherish it for now.

Welp, that's the run-down of the Christmas party. If you all went to any x-mas parties this season and have funny stories, I'd love to hear them. Don't forget I'm launching the shuttle later today. Look towards the sky around 3:20pm and give a little "absofreakinglutely" shout for me.