YO! I thought I’d try out a new greeting today because my “hey, y’all” and “hello hello” was just not cutting it today. 
I hope y’all had a great Thursday, and if you didn’t, don’t fret because tomorrow is FRIDAY! Yay!
My day was good. I attended day one of a day and a half training on how to be an effective HR Business Partner. I know that means nothing to most of you, so I’ll spare the details. Let’s just say that the things I’m learning will (should) help me do my job better.
The best part of my day came towards the end. I went out to eat with some of my coworkers. These girls are a hoot. I think all four of teared up at some point from laughing so much. Love it!
We decided to go to a cute little Italian place close to where our training was. It’s surprising how some of the best restaurants are actually located in the burbs (out in the middle of nowhere). The food was good and we had a great time chatting and laughing about the nuances of corporate America.
I started off my meal with some Pinot Grigio…
…the martini belonged to my coworker.
And of course we snacked on some bread and olive oil…
The bread looked really plain and blah, but it turned out to be quite good…soft and not chewy at all.
And my entree consisted of…
…eggplant parmesan and broccoli. To be honest, the broccoli was way too salty. The eggplant was great, but I much rather prefer my homemade version.
All in all, I had a fun night. It’s so funny how caught up I get with work and wedding stuff (yes, wedding stuff…don’t ask). I feel like I turn into a different person – intense, stressed, etc. It was nice to just let loose and laugh…a lot! We all need those nights every now and then.
I hope y’all had an awesome Thursday!
Tell me about something that made you laugh (or even smile) today!
Heather says
June 23, 2011 at 9:53 pmIt’s always good to have a few drinks and let loose with the girls after being super stressed!
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons says
June 23, 2011 at 10:15 pmooh I want your homemade egg plant parm. i bet its 100x better than the restaurants! =)
sprint2thetable says
June 23, 2011 at 11:21 pmLooks like a great time!
Tonight I had awesome Indian food and then saw Avenue Q, which of course made me laugh. 🙂
Khushboo Thadani says
June 23, 2011 at 11:38 pmSounds like a blast! Speaking to my really good friend who lives in London made me smile so much today, always nice to catch up!
Ameena says
June 24, 2011 at 12:00 amYou are killing me here! I am detoxing and going nuts looking at your fabulous dinner. 🙂
Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food says
June 24, 2011 at 12:30 amSo glad you have such a fun bunch of coworkers! 🙂
I’m not surprised the restaurant’s eggplant parm didn’t beat yours! 🙂
Shanna, like Banana says
June 24, 2011 at 10:29 amItalian, ladies, and drinks? Sounds like a fab night!
Hmm, something that make me laugh yesterday? Well seeing bunnies all over the grounds of my hotel in Denver made me smile!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
June 24, 2011 at 9:26 pmSounds like a great night with the girls! 🙂
What made me laugh today was seeing a little toddler who had strawberry juice all over her face after eating them out in the patch at work today. It was SO cute!
Priyanka says
June 25, 2011 at 12:20 amI had a long chat with one of my friend in Bombay and that was great! Sounds like a great night to me!
Have a great weekend Parita!
Brittany says
June 26, 2011 at 2:02 pmThat dinner looks so amazing. I have noticed the same problem with restaurant veggies too. They are either too oily or too salty. Now I ask for just plain steamed veggies with nothing on them, and maybe a side of parmesan.