New Hire Social

Last night I went to dinner, again, with some co-workers. This week at work is New Hire Orientation and last night was our "social activity." We went to Dave and Busters (it kinda brought back memories of living in Dallas). There were about 25 of us, or so, and we ate, mingled, met the higher-ups in the company, and got to know each other. There was a big screen with football on, so maybe the girls got to know each other better than the guys did (but maybe that would've happened anyway).

I'm really starting to enjoy socializing with my co-workers outside of work. It gives me more ice-breakers and conversation starters for when I talk to them at work. And the obvious reason is that it helps me find friends (what? I'm making an effort? CRAZY!). They might start to think I'm a little crazy earlier than they would if they just found out at work, but I guess they'll learn sooner or later anyway.

After eating, Bryan and I spent the rest of the night playing DDR. No shame in our game!

Stupid Story of the Day: Yesterday when we were going around telling our names and a little bit about ourselves (in orientation, not just for the heck of it), the HR Manager told us to tack-on a story about any celebrity encounters we've had. I thought and thought and thought and when it came to my turn I said I didn't have any and that I was lame (yeah, I really said that). Then later when telling Bryan about this he screamed, "YOU HELD CHRIS MARTIN'S HAND!" Man, I'm an idiot! That would've been the best story in the room! EL DANG!