My Second Christmas Party

Going to the Company Annual Christmas Party is like going to your High School Prom and Ten Year Reunion all in one. True to form it's everything you would expect it to be as well! There was mainly two demographics going for itself. However, I'll go on record to say Siri and Garmin can suck a dick because we placed the directions and then somehow ended up at a back gate which was nearly six miles away from the venue. This was the first tip off things were going to go weary.

Then Amanda, Lor and I showed up to the Seabreeze. A simple building with a simple introduction. Like normal coatcheck was an "option" which we didn't know was an option till about an hour into being in the damn place. Then, the worst part for me is walking around and saying "Hello" to everyone. I mean EVERYONE. From the dumb ass who just became apart of our family. To the old farts whom have been around for nearly 4 years. Then we had the fuckers who have been in our companies family, moved on to another job and still showed up. This was a small group of people and four of my personal friends fit into this group. However for the "fuckers" whom I speak of.... I felt it was rather unbecoming. In fact, prior to, Jamie and I were sending 'hate mail' to each other about the damn Christmas party. In part, I was already prepped for just not wanting to deal. On the other hand, I wanted Lor to have fun.
I think for over all presentation, we made sure we said 'Hello' to everyone we knew and met some new faces too. Particular to introducing everyone I know and like at work to Lor. She seemed to have a lot of fun which is nice. Eventually Lor, Amanda and I were sitting at the kids table of the whole thing which was instantly the best table to sit at. An old friend named Robert sat across from me with his wife, then next to me was a colleague whom I've gotten to know better in the past four months.

One main problem I saw with the SeaBreeze from the get go, was the moment  I ordered three ginger and jack which cost about $12. Neither of them were strong or really hit me the way it should have. So, like Amanda had decided she and I went for a Malibu Sunrise. It's a default mix drink which personally had never let me down, but not tonight. The drink was again, really shallow on the alcohol. This was nearly two hours into the Christmas party. Some douche bags had already come up to me and said "Hello." Other I told to fuck off, however, nothing will be as memorable when the Maintenance Chief had walked up to Amanda and I. He first said hello to me. Seemed normal, Over doing it with a smile and friendly stuff. But then the moment I introduced him to Amanda. He nearly dead looked her in the eyes for longer than a second or two. Then he turns to me and says, "Well, have a good night." Just walking off with no manner at all...
Then after a while of going through ticket raffle offs I finally had enough of being around people I work with. I get to this particular limit where it's something I can relate with people who have sensory over load. I have something called People Over Load. It happens when I'm around too many people and or people whom I know and wish I didn't. Then People Over Load happens and I have to get out! Getting out doesn't mean going to the smokers spot either. Because a congregation of those same people will be there too.... The only place where People Over Load doesn't happen is when I'm home.... Home, or the Library.... I love the Library because its a place people go to and NO ONE TALKS TO ME.
Well, finally after meeting everyone I love as friends, Jamie, Shay, and others. I personally needed to dip out. About 3 hours after arriving Lor, Amanda and I came home and just relaxed afterword.

Overall my personal motivation is burnt out for Company Christmas Parties. I realized its the ultimate High School Reunion and Prom all rolled up in on and I personally can go another two years not going to remind myself not to go again. Till then.