Catch-Up-Part 2
December 13th, 2009 by Ashley
What I would have shared on Friday…had I not been so lazy:
Our Night of Sophistication
Friday night was Hombre’s staff Christmas party for his new job.
I was excited to go and meet all of the people he’s been telling me about. But after attending a staff party with the same group of people for the last seven years, this new group was making me feel a bit intimidated.
The night that followed honestly felt like something out of a movie. Some silly comedy with not much of a plot, but a movie nonetheless.
We arrived to meet “sophisticated British guy” complete with accent. That was a fun start. Hombre couldn’t help but notice that British guy was real dressed up.
I should stop to clarify: the invitation that we recieved was printed on a full size sheet of gray cardstock, with a silly little snowman on it. And it specified that this would be a semi-formal event.
So in our nicest jeans and sweaters, Hombre and I walked into a room full of people in gowns, not dresses, gowns, and suits!
At which point Hombre leans over and whispers “we are so under-dressed!” Thanks for the tip dear. I hadn’t noticed. 
The evening was actually a lot of fun. People were friendly, although there were moments when I’m sure I felt some glances of pity for the poor little couple who didn’t have any nice clothes.
We had a very glamorous prime rib dinner, complete with mashed potatoes served in a champagne glass. I’m not such a big fan of prime rib, but Hombre enjoyed it. The best part was when we sat down to eat and both had to take a guess as to which of the three forks surrounding our plate was the proper one to use.
The clubhouse where the party was held only added to the over-the-top, we don’t fit in here feeling.
When I went to use the restroom I found not just soap and paper towels, but a drug store assortment of feminine products, mouthwash with little cups, q-tips, cotton balls, and hairspray. This was not your average public bathroom!
As I stood there and looked in the mirror, at my cute black sweater and Old Navy jeans, all I could do was laugh. This party was so beyond anything I’ve ever experienced it was ridiculous. Any of our real life friends know that if you’re looking for fancy & sophisticated, we are not the people to call!
Oh well. We had a good time. And scored some movie passes out of the gift exchange. And even if we were underdressed, I still think we looked good.
Sounds like a GREAT night, wish I was invited….I could’ve helped you finish your prime rib! Now you know the dress code for next year….it can be your annual formal night out!
Comment by Leash — December 13, 2009 @ 12:36 pm