The company’s annual awards banquet was last night. I could write about it, but it would really be sort of pointless, since it was pretty much identical to last year.
Same venue, timetable and agenda.
Same awful blanched asparagus.
Same percentage of the ladies (give or take) in heels that were at least 3”.
Same silly name(s) for the award(s).
Not to mention that Joel and I were, once again, the only men present not wearing ties…
…and that I WON the silly-named award!
*starts dancing like Morris Day*
Yup. Advertising’s Employee of the Year*. Second year in a row**. It’s amazing how much validation one can get from a piece of paper held to a painted board by a sheet of plastic. I mean that. I’m not just being sardonic. Despite all my cynicism, they’ve convinced me: I rock the advertising department. Consistently. Go me.
OK, I’m done now. Thanks for your indulgence. As you were.
*One of two awarded.
**Third time I’ve gotten it in ten years of employment.
Cthulhu is my Copilot 
Go, Kirk! Maybe now those cats will give you the respect you deserve.
Congrats!
I can't remember the last time I received recognition of any kind. Dammit.
Yay you!!
**pats you on the back for a job well done**
"I can't remember the last time I received recognition of any kind. Dammit."Well, i just purchased a copy of your book. Does that count? 🙂
Rock on… thanks, man.
yay!
Congrats!
Yeah… I heard that before you the advertising department consistently did not rock at all. Continue rocking. =D
Congrats Kirk!
I love the smell of validation in the morning. Congrats! 🙂
congrats, kirk. being appreciated is not a small thing so enjoy it. 🙂
YAY! Now is there an award for "best change of a sloppy poo diaper?" Because I could use some validation, too!
You know, I think they actually do make such an award. PM me with the address of your lovely new home (yay!) or some other convenient mailing addy and I'll make sure you get one. 🙂
So how many people are in the Achiever's Club? Are there regular meetings? Do you have events, like barbecues and bake sales?If so I'll buy a popcorn ball.
Yay, w00t and congrabulations!!!
Congratulations on your award! In honor of your success, I think I'll reread my copy of Street Vein's book. Doesn't "The Achievers Club" sound like something you'd join in high school to bolster your transcript? Key Club; Interact; Yearbook; Achievers Club; Varsity Badminton; Youth for Cthulhu; Chess Club.Still, it's better to be recognized than to be overlooked. Good work! 😉
I hate that this new VOXimation is making me miss good things like this. Congratulations! (late but heartfelt)
You've only begun to scratch the surface of the jokes we make about the name of this award, Jay. Try as we might, we cannot get them to change it.