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Bad News At Work
I found out recently that we’re not getting raises this year. My boss said that it is due to the economy however they hope that this freeze will only be temporary. It doesn’t really make me feel any better. I was supposed to have a salary review back in July; I even did all the…
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Office Party
Bluuuurgh. I really can’t do late nights during the work week anymore. I had my office Xmas party last night and it was good for the most part. The venue was really nice and the food was good (mmm… steak & frites!). We had a dj for some dance music, and also some really really…
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Swag Alert
Yes folks, we have some more swag!I have some other stuff to talk about, but I’ll try and keep this post strictly on topic.This was a relatively good week for free stuff! Perhaps I should list it by day? MondayA health & lifestyle magazine had a martinis and manicures party at Lux Spa in Yorkville.…
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Ginger got Schooled: Break the habit of comparing yourself to others
I’ve just started reading (again) Leo’s blog Zen Habits, and I couldn’t have started at a better time. I’ve got a few bad habits (who doesn’t?) and mine include being a bit jealous/envious, comparing myself to others, being unhappy and having low self esteem. This translates into even more icky personality traits that I’ve been…
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SATC Event Review
OMG!! Twas A great movie, even for a non-fan like me! We got to the theatre at 9:30am, signed in then grabbed our complimentary popcorn, drinks, coffee and pastries and headed in. As expected, the place was packed! I will not reveal the details of the film, but bring some tissues for the dramatic moments,…
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Do I deserve a raise?
The topic of raises at work has been circulating around the Blogosphere a lot recently, and it got me thinking. I’m due for a “salary review” in July, and I have no idea what to do about it. At my last job I really had no idea what I was doing and I hated the…
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I Wrote About YOU, Dear Bloggers!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything, and I feel guilty about neglecting my blog and readers! But I had good reason, this week has been crazy! I’ll just do a quick update on things and hopefully I’ll be able to write some more posts this weekend, I’ve got a few topics I’d like…
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Swag Update
According to the poll I had a little while ago, most of you want me to write more about the advertising world. Since I got such a great response on my posts about all the swag I get, I thought I’d dish what I got this week! Surprise gift: We’re running a test campaign with…
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Best Health Event
So! I am writing this and I must say I look absolutely gorgeous, dahhhling! Why the big head, you ask? Well my friends, I just got back from the Best Health Magazine launch at Muzik Club. Let me tell you, that place is pretty damn swanky! Apparently all the stars hang out there when they’re…
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I <3 Swag Bags
I’ve been getting some free stuff at work lately, so I thought I’d dedicate a post to some of the cool things I receive as part of my job. I get asked about it quite a bit. Most of you have probably seen me mention that I work in advertising/media. My job basically entails taking…