Monday
May022011
Totally Awesome
May 2, 2011 "Bakers, it has come to our attention that 'morale' is 'low.' Therefore, effective immediately, we will be instituting mandatory staff meetings every Friday at 3pm to get to the bottom of this problem.
During these meetings you will each be required to list at least one 'awesome' thing about working here. Susan, GO."
"Oh, come on, this is so STU...."
"Did I mention this will be on your monthly review?"
"...PENDOUS! Haha! Yeah! [grabbing manager by lapels] WORKING HERE IS AWESOME."
"Something more specific, please."
"Oh. Ok. Um...
"Oh, I know! Making the candy apples is awesome.
"It really gets my aggressive tendencies out.""I...see. Bob?"
"I like misspelling things and then convincing the customer it's actually spelled that way."
"Cracks me up every time!""Bob, I'm not sure this is exactly..."
"Ooh, yeah! And scaring the kids! That is SO awesome, am I right?" [high-fiveing Bob]
"Alright, everyone, if you'll just wait your turn..."
"What's wrong, Debra?"
"No, that's my awesome thing! Putting chocolate poo swirls on everything!"
"I call it my number two special. Haha!"[sigh] "And Mary? What about you?"
"I like giving the customers exactly what they ask for."
"Ah, excellent! You see, everyone? Now this is...
"No, I mean EXACTLY what they ask for."
"It's totally awesome." [giggle] "Well, I think that's enough for today. I hope this meeting has helped remind you all to cherish the little things, and to really enjoy your jobs here. Now, next week: Airbrushing! See you then."
Thanks to Denise G., Gema B., Amanda N., Meagan B., & Anne L. for being, um, awesome.
Oh, and hey, here's something that really IS awesome: my friend Neil of 1,000 Awesome Things has a free copy of his new book, The Book of Even More Awesome
, for five of you lucky readers!
For a chance to win, just leave a comment telling me one of your favorite awesome things. It can be anything: getting extra icing on your slice of cake, picking the fastest line at the supermarket, snagging the last one of that sale item you wanted - you name it. We'll announce the five winners both here - on this post - and on the CW Facebook page at 12 midnight, EST, so be sure to check back!
Thanks to Denise G., Gema B., Amanda N., Meagan B., & Anne L. for being, um, awesome.
Oh, and hey, here's something that really IS awesome: my friend Neil of 1,000 Awesome Things has a free copy of his new book, The Book of Even More Awesome
, for five of you lucky readers!
For a chance to win, just leave a comment telling me one of your favorite awesome things. It can be anything: getting extra icing on your slice of cake, picking the fastest line at the supermarket, snagging the last one of that sale item you wanted - you name it. We'll announce the five winners both here - on this post - and on the CW Facebook page at 12 midnight, EST, so be sure to check back!
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GIVEAWAY UPDATE! After randomly selecting five comments, we have our winners! Congrats to the following readers who shared a few of their favorite awesome things.
Sunshine Dayz at 10:17am, who understands how awesome it is to find a few extra hours of sleep before the alarm goes off. (We share this joy with you.)
qurlyloks at 12:34pm, who REALLY appreciates awesome caffeinated coffee.
Elizabeth C., at 1:54pm, who thinks it's "inconceivable" (and awesome) that her kitties unleash cuddly kryptonite! You wanted Neil's book? As you wish.
TCC at 3:06pm, who loves awesome unexpected treats (and turns it up to 11).
soarin_ca4 at 8:37pm, who shares a birthday with David Beckham (which happens to be today). I bet winning Neil's book just made your birthday even more AWESOME.
Congrats again to our winners! Please email us your mailing addresses. Thanks to everyone for the great comments. So much awesomeness!
Reader Comments (1506)
One of my favourite awesome things, is watching it all come together when one of my kids realizes they can READ!
Kitty snuggles
Awesome = using big words to confuse people, even better if it insults them and they don't know!
Awesome - seeing the communities in my state come together...even when everything they own has been lost and destroyed in recent tornadoes...giving all of themselves to serve and love others and make sure that others needs are met...that my dear friend is amazingly awesome!
Well aside from my family and friends (who are all awesome!), I'd have to say that one awesome thing is when I hear a song that brings back amazing memories of times past.
one of my favorite things is to spend the day with my daughter at the Biltmore Estate in NC.
Hearing the old "Tomorrow's Child" music from the old school Spaceship Earth. Takes me back and gives me shivers every time.
Favorite thing...really good chocolate gluten free cake! mmmm...
-Tiffany
My favorite awesome thing is getting a giant glob of hardened cherry dip in my Dairy Queen vanilla in a cup.
Awesome is scoring a fantastic double nap - when my boys both go to sleep at the same time in the afternoon. And even more awesome if I get to snooze a bit then, too!
One of my favorite awesome things is going outside and coming back in when I'm baking, to get the full effect of the delicious smells!
watching my little sister be awarded her doctorate today = awesome!!!
My favorite thing that is totally awesome is... OSAMA BIN LADEN IS DEAD!!
My very favorite things are the moments just before you go on vacation...when the bags are packed, your flight has been called, you're settling into your seat...the days away stretch before you all waiting to be experienced and you anticipate them coming with eagerness. Your planning is paying off, the stress is melting away, and it's all there in front of you....awesomeness!!!!
Wine. Wine is awesome.
Finding a $20 bill in your pocket that you didn't remember was there.
Awesome is hearing each new word my speech delayed daughter pronounces with perfect clarity.
Hard to think of anything more awesome than dogs!
It is totally awesome to have found a place where my love of The Princess Bride, Star Wars and Disney makes sense!
One of my favorite things is watching Top Gear and actually laughing out loud after a long day!
My awesome thing this week was the teens that showed up out of the blue to help clear debris/fallen trees in our yard after the tornado in Alabama. They were such a blessing!!
finding a bar of dark chocolate kit kat in my purse, i'd forgotten i had bought it
My favorite awesome thing is when my students start making jokes in Spanish during clas... it means they're listening!
winning contests is pretty awesome. ;) *hint, hint*
My awesome thing is when I find a book at the library that I've been wanting to read but not badly enough to buy but WHAM there it is...Those are happy moments.
After Easter, Valentine's, and Halloween, when all the candy goes on sale, is AWESOME!
One of my favorite awesome things is the feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction when you finish writing something, knowing it will make somebody laugh, or think in a way they didn't before.
Having a big piece of cake, while enjoying IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot!!
Staying up late browsing the Cake Wrecks website is Awesome. Getting to sleep in the next morning would be Awesome too.
~Lisa Keown from Ky.
Striped socks.
Being able to sleep in is Awesome!
It's awesome when the weather sucks during finals and it snows in May. Honestly, because then being inside studying doesn't suck as much as if it were sunny and 70 out.
Getting all three of my kids to take a nap at the SAME TIME!
Tom Baker's scarf! SO freakin cool!...and.....K9....the most awesome dog ever! Affirmative!!
to be completely honest - we have talks like that in my office ... they make me sad. you shouldn't have to be forced to pretend to like you job. however - this was very funny lol:)
Passing first year of Paramedic school today! Awesomesauce!
most awesome thing = kids at grandma's house for the week!
One of my awesomest things is going home to visit my Mother and the family puppy Angel and seeing the unconditional love on his face as he greets me at the door and how he can't wait for me to get down on the floor to love him! That is an awesome thing!!!
Finding holiday candy (that I like!) after the holiday for 75% off! Like Cadbury cream eggs. Yum!
Going to Krispy Kreme and getting hot, melt-in-my-mouth donuts with my munchkins.
I like Epcot.
Vacation starting Friday! So excited! And what are the odds, we're headed to Florida. ;)
Having a random Tuesday off work!
One of my favorite things is how the air smells just after it's rained. Here in Washington, I get to be happy a lot! ;)
[Not an entry -- I posted earlier.]
I LOVE medical victory stories!!! The more 'impossible', the better.
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
Wouldn't it be awesome if everyone who said 'impossible', 'no hope', 'nothing we can do', ad nauseam were to receive a cake with their quotes written on it so they can eat their words?
I think it's awesome when my kids actually listen to me the first time!
I love randomly getting a orange slush from my mom. Love u mom! :)
My favourite awesome thing is a hug from my Autistic students. Nothing brightens a bad day like that.
I think baby laughs are awesome. :) And cookies and milk before bed. And coming home from work to a clean house <-- i know it'll happen some day!
It is awesome when you find you have a friend right at the very moment that you need one!