As if you needed a further update. Well, I guess it's only fair.
My birthday came and went, and by some standards it was abysmal - in that I'm in a different city to my family, majority of friends, and that I had to work right through it. I had to cancel lunch with friends, and cocktails with more friends. I was actually kicked out of my office at 7:30 pm by my colleagues berating me to go out and celebrate.
But on the other side, it was a great birthday. I scored some pretty sweet swag; one present is a gift that keeps on giving - 26000 Vodka. I mean, that bottle is a stunning looking piece of art. As for work - I was busy doing what I love; it was a great feeling to be involved waist deep in some of this stuff, including receiving a file that afternoon requiring me to attend Court the very next morning. I live off that adrenalin coursing through my veins as a result of that intense excitement.
What else? I received a chocolate cake delivered to my work. That's right. A chocolate cake. Delivered. To me. Now that is class. That, my friends, is a present worth well beyond the monetary value attached to such deeds. It tasted amazing by the way, made more succulent by the embarrasment that ensued when my friends sang happy birthday to me in a crowded restuarant. Speaking of cakes, I made my cheesecake as a birthday shout; devoured, with compliments. Thanks for the recipe, it continues to astound everyone who comes near the finished product.
Still haven't received my insurance payout yet. Hopefully it's forthcoming this week. They'll feel the sharp sting of my tongue if they're not careful. It's one of the good things working for my law firm - we're well known in the insurance business. And our reputation is good. Fearsomely good.
Anything further? Nothing as of yet. Oh, except possibly one of the best unintentional birthday presents ever - relinquishment of supervision to the extent that I'll be doing MY OWN thing in Court. Second year out, and I'm playing with claims worth $200,000 up against Partners of other firms and renowned Barristers. It's probably a good thing my firm thought I was turning 31.
My birthday came and went, and by some standards it was abysmal - in that I'm in a different city to my family, majority of friends, and that I had to work right through it. I had to cancel lunch with friends, and cocktails with more friends. I was actually kicked out of my office at 7:30 pm by my colleagues berating me to go out and celebrate.
But on the other side, it was a great birthday. I scored some pretty sweet swag; one present is a gift that keeps on giving - 26000 Vodka. I mean, that bottle is a stunning looking piece of art. As for work - I was busy doing what I love; it was a great feeling to be involved waist deep in some of this stuff, including receiving a file that afternoon requiring me to attend Court the very next morning. I live off that adrenalin coursing through my veins as a result of that intense excitement.
What else? I received a chocolate cake delivered to my work. That's right. A chocolate cake. Delivered. To me. Now that is class. That, my friends, is a present worth well beyond the monetary value attached to such deeds. It tasted amazing by the way, made more succulent by the embarrasment that ensued when my friends sang happy birthday to me in a crowded restuarant. Speaking of cakes, I made my cheesecake as a birthday shout; devoured, with compliments. Thanks for the recipe, it continues to astound everyone who comes near the finished product.
Still haven't received my insurance payout yet. Hopefully it's forthcoming this week. They'll feel the sharp sting of my tongue if they're not careful. It's one of the good things working for my law firm - we're well known in the insurance business. And our reputation is good. Fearsomely good.
Anything further? Nothing as of yet. Oh, except possibly one of the best unintentional birthday presents ever - relinquishment of supervision to the extent that I'll be doing MY OWN thing in Court. Second year out, and I'm playing with claims worth $200,000 up against Partners of other firms and renowned Barristers. It's probably a good thing my firm thought I was turning 31.
3 comments:
Good to see Jamie's present got a word in, hope you liked the fancy chocolates - by the way the cake was Miranda's idea.
Man you sound like you have some pretty cool friends. Who give you presents. Best kind of friends I say.
Holy hell! Congrats on the trials. Sounds like you are doing really well for yourself, not that I ever doubted it for a moment.
Damn me for not getting you anything though. A very Merry Unbirthday, my friend.
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