(Just kidding) The just kidding is for the English people who read my post (I think more English read my blog and so as I embark on a sassy post I hope that they know it is all in jest - cant actually afford to lose friends here!)
I have been asked several times what it's like to be an American celebrating the 4th in the UK. I think it is like winning a rival football game at their home and then getting to celebrate at their bars. Like winning a Texas A&M football game in Austin and then celebrating on 6th street decked out in maroon.... And singing some Aggie fight songs. (Yes, expect some American songs to be spontaneously played today in London... Especially at our team meeting)
What's better about the Fourth of July is that we already won the match and just get to keep celebrating it every year.
My British colleagues attempt to give us a hard time and say they are glad they dumped the colonies. But don't worry, I won a free room/drinks at a bar and they all seem to want to celebrate the 4th with me. Hm. (Guess their love of beer is stronger than their love of their country?!?)
Unfortunately, I write this post on my way to work. This week every team has to spend an hour shredding documents since we work on a confidential project (boo). My team has to shred ON THE FOURTH OF JULY! To me shredding sounds like a tax. I think I should be exempt.
I shredded for you - does that mean I get a tax rebate? ;)
ReplyDeleteOh I *love* Independence Day. Can't wait for Independence Day 2 as Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pulman are making a return! ;)
You must have had plenty of papers to get rid of, if each team has to devote an hour per day to that. So while the bombs were bursting in air, you guys were making noises as well, thanks to the shredder. There's nothing more American than being noisy on the fourth of July!
ReplyDeleteRuby Badcoe @ WilliamsDataManagement.com