Tulips

I was sitting at my desk on Monday working away when some bright yellow tulips caught the corner of my eye (probably because tulips are one of my favorite flowers). A delivery lady brought them into the receptionist and oh how I wished they were for me! What's better than receiving a bouquet of yellow tulips on a typical "back-to-the-grind" Monday?

Remembering that 8 of the 10 people I work with are women, quickly brought me back to reality that the chances were slim they were for me. Nevertheless, I still hoped.

Pretending to work and "not notice" what was going on, I nonchalantly watched the receptionist look at the card, get a grin on her face, swoop up the flowers and quickly shuffle over to me (with 3 of the other women on her heels). The women crowded around and admired the flowers, just like women do, as we read the card from Pete thanking me for his birthday festivities. I couldn't help but get a little teary. Thanks, Pete, for brightening my day.