Happy Administration Professional Day!

 I came into work and saw my desk covered in tulips. 

That's right, today is Administration Professional Day!  Is this the year that my company and boss remember the holiday and actually acknowledge me with all the rest of the admins in the office?? 

Nope.

None of these tulips were for me.  For the 5th year in a row, HR didn't send me flowers.  Fail.

I don't know what worse - them forgetting AGAIN, or that I know every year I will never receive flowers on a day that was originated to celebrate receptionist.  

After complaning to my sister, a HUGE bouquet came into the office.  As I was about to stab a fork in my eye at how annoyed I was that  every admin except me was getting flowers, the florist said the msot wonderful words.  "These are for Ruby"

Now check out THAT bouquet, look how it towers over all those other lame-o tulips.  My sister is awesome and I immediately thanked her.  NG was jealous, and that even made it a little sweeter ;)

Today was also the day that BossBoss had asked me to schedule a meeting with all the other admins for our quarterly "get together to talk about whatever" meeting.  Knowing that BossBoss had no idea what today was, I went ahead and ordered a fancy smancy lunch for us.  We're talking sandwiches, fruit salad, cole slaw, chips and cookies. The downside was that it did create more work for me but as I was setting everything up, I noticed a box at the bottom the bag.

They added a free lunch for me because today is Admin Professional Day.  That's right, my caterer remembered and cared when my own boss didn't!!  Check out the goodies below - chicken salad sandwich, trail mix, a red velvet cupcake and an apple. 

The best part of the free lunch - this little note they left for me.  (And check out my nails! gotta love pinterest for the idea!!)

It's silly how a simple thing like a coaster saying "We appreciate you!" can mean so much, but it's nice that people actually remembered.  To my sister and now favorite catering company, THANK YOU.  You made me feel special on "my" day.

And a special shout out to Joseph - an avid reader, a Happy Administrative Professional Day to you as well.  I was going to write back to your comment, but I thought a shout out would be better.m Thank you for reading my silly little blog, and I'm glad I can bring you some sunshine.  :)

The Eyeroll

Lately, NG has noticed that I roll my eyes a lot.  And by a lot I mean with every caller and guest.  I can't even help it, I don't even know I'm doing it anymore.  But honestly, how can you not roll your eyes when you encounter situations like this?

"Hi, I was just wondering if it was ok that I parked in the spot that's reserved for 30 minutes or less."

"Well are you going to be here longer than 30 minutes?"

"Yes, my meeting is scheduled for 1.5 hours."

"Then, NO, it's not ok.  You need to move your car"

Seriously?  Do I *really* need to tell people that they need to move their vehicles?  I guess I shouldn't be too surprised.  I have to tell people to leave voice mails when they call me back to tell me that they reached a voice mail.   I have to tell people they can't park in permit only parking spots when they tell me they don't have a permit.  I have to tell people this is not their doctor's office when I answer the phone stating the company's name.

I almost feel like this is some cruel joke.  Am I secretly being recorded for America's Funniest Home Videos? (and if I am, I better win and get all that money).  Am I being punked? (and if I am can it not be by Bieber, thanks.)  Lately I've been relieved that NG has been coming in early because that means I can leave the lobby earlier and get away from this torture. 

That is, until I realize that it doesn't matter if its a caller, visitor or fellow employees.  We're all dumb.  Case and point.

Really?  

1. Do we really need a SIGN to tell people to put their dishes in the dishwasher?

2. Do people see that sign and just ignore it?

3. Those mugs are on the cleaner side... so they had to have rinsed them out and used soap.  You were SOCLOSE to finishing the job!

I'm rolling my eyes as I type this because it's frustrating how dumb people are.  My birthday is this weekend and I have a feeling that the drinks will not only be flowing to celebrate me me me, but for making it through another week where the only terrible thing I do is my signature eye roll.

You're welcome ;)

Stupid People

There hasn't really been a lot going on to blog about, so I thought I'd just list the stupid things that people say. Don't be one of these callers. :)

"Good Morning, thank you for calling ABC Company. How may I direct your call?"
"Is this ABC Company??"

UMM Obviously. That would be why I answered the phone that way.


"Good Morning, thank you for calling ABC Company. How may I direct your call?"
"Hi, I need to speak to someone about my paycheck."
"Ok, let me transfer you to payroll."
"Well, let me tell you what the problem is and maybe you can help me...:

UMM hi. I'm not in payroll, I don't know a thing about your paycheck. I said I would transfer you. Wouldn't you rather talk to someone that knows what you're talking about and not have to repeat everything you're about to tell me?


"Good Morning, thank you for calling ABC Company. How may I direct your call?"
"Where are you located?" or "What's the phone number to your Ohio store?"

UMM there's this new thing called the internet. Try it. They have this great search called Google, you can find every and anything you're looking for. Why would you call a corporate office to find a local phone number or address.... wouldn't you look that up yourself? think of it as you if you were going to order a pizza. Would you call the corporate office of Dominos to find the local pizza place closest to you? NO. NO you wouldn't.

Meh. that's all I have right now. Stay smart, bloves. I know NONE of you are as dumb as my callers :)

The naked lady

I'm just going to come out and say it. I saw my co-worker naked.

I know what you must be thinking "what the HELL are you talking about, Ruby???"

Jim, NG and I were all in the lobby when a cell phone was found in a conference room and brought to reception. Naturally, I go into recent contacts and text messages to find out if I can determine who's phone it was. Without having much luck, and after being scolded by NG, I handed the phone over to Jim to see if he could have any better luck. While standing next to him, we decide that scrolling through the phone's pictures would be a great idea.

Now... I know you're thinking 2 things.
1. Why the HELL are you going through someone phone and
2. Oh dear lord, you're going to see something you wished you hadn't.

Well, you're right about the first thought, but luckily after scrolling through a bunch of lame pictures, we still had no idea who it was.

I turned to NG to tell her to calm down, and to send out a message to the office stating that a cell phone was found. It was then that I turned back to Jim to see him eyes wide with his jaw practically on the floor. I ask him what he's looking at, and he pushes some buttons and throws the phone back at me.

Immediately I turn the phone back on, and there's a video on the screen. Jim told me not to watch it so naturally that's exactly what I did, and instantly regretted it. The woman who lost her phone was standing in a button down shirt and started to unbutton it. This is when I start pushing buttons and begin freaking out. I throw the phone on the desk and there she is, flashing the camera. NG and I scream and begin a laugh/cry.

An email was sent out, and the lady came over to retrieve her phone. I had to leave the lobby because there was no way I could look this lady in the eyes without laughing and being disgusted.

Moral of the story: Put a freaking password on your phone. No, better yet, DON'T TAKE VIDEOS OF YOU GETTING NAKED ON YOUR PHONE AND LOSE THE PHONE AT WORK!!!

Free Guacamole!

I feel like there aren't any words needed for this picture. This is the sign that was in the kitchen this morning.


Ok, maybe there are some words:
1. A what what?!
2. Who just brings in guac to the office?
3. Correction - who brings in guac and makes a creepy sign like that? why not just give it to your department?
4. Did anyone actually go into the fridge and eat it??
5. Does this sign have anyone else thinking this person is probably the same creep that parks their van by a park with a "Free Candy Inside"?

...no? that's just me? ahahha, Happy Monday everyone! :)