Getting Hammered at Work

This is my new paper weight for my desk.

Pinata Perfection

My co-workers gave me this "Happy Birthday" pinata a few months ago. I haven't managed to take it down yet. I think it adds the right amount of party-atmosphere to my desk. Plus, let's face it...the word "pinata" is fun to use in any work or social conversation.

I'm loving how the red in the pinata matches the red of my file folder. It also blends in with the rest of the clutter on my desk.

You say pinata, I say pizzazz!

Office Accessory Magic!

Those of you who frequently read my blog know by now that I do like to comment from time to time on office decor. Sometimes when work is dull or just plain stupid, you need a touch of magic to transform your office into a enchanting wonderland.

Some places do this by having carpet on the wall (complete with all the toxins from the last 50 years) to jazz things up. Others have elegant wiring hanging from the ceiling in oh so strategic places (e.g. above employees desks!).

You may not be fortunate enough to work at a fairytale locale that has all of these amenities. Fear not! The Dull Co-worker can fully endorse some of these products which will add some breeziness and spellbinding mystery to one's desk:



Warning: Ladies, if you are having an office romance (real or pretend), your beau may be jealous!

Bored? Try the Roundabout Dance

Bored? Find a roundabout and do the dance...





Is it just me....but I don't see anyone dancing in this video.

Diary of a Dull Valentine’s Day

In case you’re wondering what a dull Valentine’s day would look like, let me share:

- Met with my energy auditor. He took pictures of my furnace and insulation invoices along with my new furnace
- Taught a fitness class at an all women’s club…Note: there was no chance of meeting Mr Right at this location
- Ate yogurt and fruit for supper
- Went to bed at 9:15pm

Flowers: 0
Chocolates: 0
Romance: -32.8
Knowing that no one else in the world will have a blog post like this: Priceless

The Do's & Don'ts of Office Romance

Since Valentine's Day is tomorrow, I only thought it appropriate to write about romance. Valentine's Day is a great holiday especially for those of us who are single. It's nice to have yet another reminder that you are unable to attract a decent partner (and yet successfully attract an unusual number of potential suitors with poor vision - i.e. elderly men...more on that in a future blog).

Now some of us don't have romance in our lives so we need to be innovative and creative in this department. And I'm not talking about joining eHarmony (note: this is in no way meant to be an offensive, anti-eHarmony/online dating remark).

What I'm saying is, why pay to start a romance when you can have one for free? And, despite what people say, work is the perfect location for love and romance...even if it appears seemingly non-existent.

Why not start an office romance tomorrow? Keep these tips in mind when you do:

Do start a pretend office romance if your job is dull.

Don't feel your pretend partner needs to be someone you would actually date.

Do tell your colleagues about it. It will add some pizzazz to your daily work conversations.

Don't feel the need to tell your pretend partner about it. Chances are he won't figure it out nor would he understand if you told him about it.

Do feel good about being in a pretend office relationship.

Don't feel it's inappropriate...even if your "boyfriend" is a gambling, possible alcoholic with commitment issues.

Do add some spice to your pretend relationship by having a break up every now and then. That will make it seem more real.

Don't feel the need to justify the break up to your co-workers who have real relationships...they may not understand...

Happy Friday!

Happy Friday everyone!

Like my good friend at Hare Styling does on Fridays, I want to brighten your day with a pretty picture.

This is one of our new work areas. Don't you just love the hanging accessories?