Happy Holidays!

This has been a grand year.  Admin Gal would like to thank everyone who has inspired her and who has supported her in her mission to question the ridiculous fabulouscity of our working lives.

As 2010 closes, her only wish would be that everyone can go safely among the holiday revelry, remembering that gaffs and missteps never are forgotten at the holiday gathering.  So remember to check your lists, stick to your limits, and, for pete's sake, watch out for those reindeer!

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Joie Noel, and any other celebration I may have missed.  And ring in the New Year Safely!

Holiday Cheer

As the Holiday Season descends upon us, Admin Gal has a few words of advice:

1. Remember that work Holiday function is just that - WORK RELATED!  You might not remember anything you said or did, but your colleagues will - guaranteed!
2. Holiday music is to be used judiciously. Just because you LOVE holiday music, be kind to those around you who aren't so inclined. Use your headphones.
3. Scents of the season should be kept at home.  Pine, cinnamon, apple pie are popular scents for candles, potpourri, etc.  Those smells can cause serious sinus and allergy issues in enclosed places such as office environments.
4. Holiday Gift Exchanges or Secret Santa's are not the time to find your inner prankster.  Having a co-worker open something that is NSFW or immature will be remembered far longer than the season it was given.  Not the memory you want to give.

If these simple guidelines can be followed, Admin Gal feels you will survive this Holiday Season with goodwill and cheer.