You better watch out! It's Office Christmas Party time!
As the silly season looms ominously over our heads like mistletoe, and the
fireworks are being prepped for year’s end, we find ourselves downing an ale
or six in the company of friends and colleagues at work and festive parties.
After a full year of frustration, stress and pressure this is a chance to
relax, unwind and ultimately get a slice of end of year love with Tina (the
flirty one) from sales, or Albert (with the toned body and glasses) from
accounts.
Inhibitions are out the window, work place etiquette is thrown to the way
side and libido’s are out of control…
Be Warned!
Everyone has heard the horror stories associated with Work Christmas Parties
and New Year Romps, and I am in no way going to discourage this (adults are
able to make their own decisions after all!). I would however, as a
responsible human being, like to remind you of the consequences associated
with your actions.
Now, speaking of “Action” at Christmas parties, I have had two friends
(that’s right, true to form I do have more than 1 friend) contact me this
week telling me of their “Festive Debaucheries” and believe it or not, one of
these was an extremely positive experience, the other a nightmare!
Elizabeth met Jake for the first time in February this year after she
relocated interstate for a promotion with a well-established insurance
company.
She describes their initial meeting as “forgettable” so needless to say, the
fact that the two of them made vigorous and slightly drunken love in the
company’s boardroom (I know, how clichéd!) sums up the feelings that
surrounds the ‘Xmas Party Season!’
Elizabeth tells “The best thing about sex with colleagues is the discomfort
that some feel afterwards, as they start to weigh up the consequences of their
actions. I am a positive and assertive person…”
“A man eater!” I interject.
“… And if they feel uncomfortable about a one-off office romp then why did
they pursue it in the first place?”
*Enter clichéd line from me about men thinking with their penis’ rather than
their brains after a couple of scotches with the boys and a few ego lifting
remarks about the office lasses.
Kym on the other hand, recollects the awkwardness and embarrassment of
a) her drunken behaviour during the night
b) passing out during sex on the beach across from the function and
c) returning to work and not remembering who it was she slept with.
This case I believe is quite exceptional and I pray that no one else finds
themselves in a similar situation (No matter how many Smirnoff blacks you
have downed!)
I guess what I am trying to say is that both of these circumstances have
occured with true Christmas spirit intended- giving and receiving, with the
aid of a few Christmas ‘Spirits’ if you catch my drift.
Who can deny such a gift at a time of year when everyone is at their most
positive.
Enjoy your final days of 2006, knowing that resolutions can be found just
around the corner!
Whatever your pleasure this Christmas and New Year be sure to hold the true
meaning of Christmas close to your heart.
Please try and stay sober (if possible, or you’ll end up like Kym!), play
safe and we’ll see you in the New Year.
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year from the Sassy Vibes Team!
Dodge Taylor
