As it’s common knowledge that I am surrounded by great friends, but I’m also pretty lucky to be working with some great people.
Me: Hi, uh, it’s me.
Boss: Oh! The birthday boy!”
Me: Yes. . . Well, you see, I horribly underestimated the power of 50 people in the same restaurant, and uh, things got a little out of hand.”
Boss: Too much boom boom?”
Me: You could say that.”*pause*
Me: So, I was wondering if you guys really needed me today.
Boss: I have to tell you. I was thinking about you this morning. About how yesterday I really should have told you to take today off.Boss: Take today off.
Wow. Is she great, or is she great? And not just because she gave me the day off, either.