No matter what you call it, though, I look forward to the party every year as it not only gives me a chance to dress up a little bit but it also gives everyone the opportunity to socialize outside of a work setting without having to worry about 911 ringing again or your ambulance being called out for an emergency. During the course of the evening there will be dining and dancing and service awards given out (I'm up for my five-year pin this year) as well as the naming of the Employee of the Year.
I think I have a pretty good idea of who is going to be getting the coveted parking space in the front of the building this year and if it's who I think it is, he well deserves it. That might sound funny as you would think that anyone who gets Employee of the Year deserves it but, unfortunately, sometimes it kind of feels like the person who should have received it got cheesed and it went to someone who knew how to play the game better. That's only happened once since I've been at American but still - I really had to wonder what the Executive Team was thinking that year but that's probably enough said on that before I get myself in trouble here!
Those of you with whom I am friends on Facebook will probably recall that I was on a mission last Saturday to find shoes to wear to tonight's shindig but was having no success in finding footwear that was both attractive and yet comfortable at the same time. Having back issues and being a bit of a clod when it comes to walking around in heels, I have to be really careful about what I put on my feet but at the same time, I don't want to look like someone's grandmother (even though I am, in fact, someone's grandmother!).
The Fashion Nazi's at work had strictly forbidden me to wear slippers or some snazzy black sneakers (which I thought might be kinda cute) but the search was proving to be quite futile until I stumbled across a website called Endless.com (and no, this isn't a paid post for them!). Like my other favorite shoe website, Zappos, this website promised free shipping both ways and they had a fantastic selection. I typed in the sort of shoes I was looking for, hit search, and was given pages and pages of some great-looking shoes at quite reasonable prices.

With any luck I'll keep the things on my feet all night though I wouldn't place any money on that as I never seem to keep my shoes on when I'm doing the dress-up thing. A lot of it is going to depend on how my back holds up and how much time I spend on my feet overall - perhaps I could sneak my slippers in with me just in case? Considering I don't usually spend a lot of time on the dance floor (being a clod not only limits my ability to wear high heels but also to dance), my feet should be just fine.
I'm really looking forward to the evening and will be sure to take pictures and let you know what a good time it was - and whether I was right on my guess for the new Employee of the Year! Of course, that post may be a little while in coming as I've got to be at work bright and early Sunday morning at 7:00 a.m. no matter what time I get home tonight and will be there until 11:00 p.m. - ugh! Methinks I may not get to that post until Monday at the earliest or maybe even Tuesday depending on how long it takes me to recover!
they are gorgeous shoes, great choice. have fun, can't wait to see you all dolled up.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your evening and the Old Sarge tips his hat to you and your coworkers. Hope you are employee of the year.
ReplyDeleteHope it's a fun shindig... and take pictures. I wanna see you all snazzed up in those pretty shoes!
ReplyDeleteShoes are my worst thing to buy. All this weight on two little shes. Have a good time and let loose.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous evening, Linda!
ReplyDeletelove the shoes! i can't wear heels any more. i wear dressy ballet type slippers now for dress up, they come in lots of colors and i love them...
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I think your blog is FABULOUS!! Please do stop by and claim your Award!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice on the shoes..Have fun tonite, and
Have a great weekend!
I can't remember the last time I wore heels. It's been a very long time. Love the shoes and I'm glad they are comfy.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time at the party. Will await your post on Monday or Tuesday. Big hug. :)
Linda, I hope you have a great evening! May you eat, drink, and dance as much as you want, and only with the cutest guys! I wish I could be there, but our crew has the night shift tonight, which means I'll be doing the "discharge shuffle" while eating a sandwich & listening to music out of the ambulance radio! ;-) BTW: those "fashion nazis" probably would frown on me wearing my best sleeveless denim shirt & bandanna! (lol). Enjoy your night!
ReplyDeleteCute Shoes, I imagine Ambulance services are quite busy at holiday time so it makes sense to have it early in the new year. Have fun
ReplyDeleteLove the shoes! Have a wonderful time tonight. Hope you do enjoy yourself. :)
ReplyDeleteNice choice of shoes, Duchess Linda.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time tonight and no rush in the recap post..take time to recover from partying and working a double shift.
That makes me tired just typing it.
;-)
Nice Shoes... I found endless.com through Amazon.com... of course, I bought slippers...
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic time tonight!!!
They are truly lovely to view, and I hope they will prove to be comfortable, though I think "cofortable shoes" is an oxymoron.
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What is it with women and shoes? No wonder we never understand each other. ;) I hope you have a great time at your party. I think an "after the hoilday party" is the best. I worked at one of Merv Griffin's radio stations (WPOP) and we had the party in January. The thought was everyone is pretty busy in December, but in January in Connecticut there is not a lot going on. Party hearty!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time - how could you anything but, in those shoes. :)
ReplyDeleteOur office didn't do a "holiday" party this year to save the expense, but normally it would be in January, black tie - get all gussied up in an evening gown and heels - in frickin' January in Boston - I was always too cold to RSVP yes, not to mention that I cannot walk in heels either, much less on ice - kudos to you!
ReplyDeleteYou have a fabulous time dearie and I certainly know what you mean about shoes = ugh.
ReplyDelete'I don't want to look like someone's grandmother (even though I am, in fact, someone's grandmother!)' = love it!
Cheers
Quite attractive. I hope you have a grand old time!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had fun tonight!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping there's some pictures of Jennifer Aniston, I mean Sumner! LOL...
ReplyDeleteSeriously, I hope you all have a great night!
now that's a long day.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping you got Employee of the Year and I also hoped you managed to keep your new shoes on all night! :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great time. The shoes are pretty cute ;o)
ReplyDeletesnazzy!
ReplyDeleteneed to read more to get an explanation for that fireplace and garter photo on fb this morning!