Mortals make everything so complicated.
Not MERE Mortals this time, mind you... Mortal Women.
Today I had a lovely idea- The Month of December, on Monday Mornings(Only 3 Mind you because the company I hold a mortal position in has a mandatory week off for Christmas Policy) I was going to bring in a couple of treat trays- little goodies like cakes and candies that are usually only made during the Christmas Season back home.
Well, I told one of the Mortals that I was planning on inviting the rest of the office to join me so we would have lots of little home made treats in the office to look forward to on Mondays during the month. Well, she took it and said that was a great idea- but we would clear out an area and put a donation box up for charity. Then she went to take it to the Office Manager to get approval- and it has turned into not only a Charity Event- it's going to be on all MONTH LONG til we go on Mandatory Holiday!!! For "Charity".
Now, dont get me wrong, I donate to several charities all year long and dont begrudge them a penny of it- but just ONCE- does it all have to turn into a corporate event- cant we just do something simple and understated for just our office to enjoy? I get so sick of all the join-inery that goes on- and now it's not a fun thing to do- it's a full blown OBLIGATION.... It started out as MY idea and I will get credit for it- but this is NOT what I had in mind at all.
It's no wonder I cant make friends over here- everything is turned into an "Event" instead of an intimate gathering of friends and colleagues. I'm not god in crowds. I dont like crowds that much- and if I'm in a crowd- I tend to tuck myself away in a corner or at the edge and observe instead of joining in. It's just me.
Am I wrong to feel so pissed off at this turn of events? Or are my feelings Justified?
I'm absolutely LIVID about it.
What are my Fellow Goddesses Thoughts?
Shall I throw Lightning and Thunderbolts? Or shall I just opt out of the entire thing? Or somewhere in between- such as bring things- enjoy the treats, but just refuse to donate to the "Corporate Do-Goodery"?
Yes- Elena is Absolutely Livid. I dont want the credit for making it the best event of the year- I want something quiet and sweet. Like me.
Stop laughing. I can hear you laughing.
