And Everywhere That Green Went, LEL Was Sure To Go

I joined the Social Committee at work a while ago. Guess who's attended the last two meetings? That's right, your favorite heavily perfumed grandma has decided she should be involved too. She always sits diagonally across the table from me, and makes sure to challenge something I say. At the first meeting she tried to instigate a jew-off, since we were the only two jews at the meeting, but I wouldn't bite.

At the most recent meeting LEL agreed to be in charge of our Lunar New Year celebration. Which the Head Grandma had to keep reminding her was not to be referred to as the Chinese New Year. Being in charge of a specific event is not as big a deal as you'd think. What's that? No, I haven't been in charge of any events yet. Shut up, we're talking about LEL here, not me.

Anyway. Being in charge of an event that's been done before means it's really easy. Ummm... so I hear from other people. Whatever, shut up. You look in the file at what was done last time, and do it again, unless there are notes that people complained. Celebrating the Lunar New Year means ordering Chinese food from a local restaurant for 110 people. Not very difficult. Except that apparently it is for LEL.

Word in the hallway is, LEL has asked the Head Grandma (who runs Social Committee meetings) so many questions that she got told "Hey, you volunteered to be in charge of this, so do it." LEL already knows which place to order from. A year ago, Cowboy had her order Chinese food one day for everyone in our corner, and we all agreed the food was great. So LEL already knows where to order the food from. And really, restaurants are used to catering events. They know how it's done. I mean sure, you can request specific things you like, but in general, if you're trying to feed over 100 people, you want a little of everything.

But no. A half hour ago I heard LEL enlisting the help of our facilities coordinator. At first it made sense - you have to reserve a conference room, make sure it's allowed, whatever. But because LEL and I sit so close, and because she is unable to speak any quieter than you would if you wanted to be heard while seated at the Superbowl, I know LEL was discussing which dishes to order with the guy. Maybe she's worried everyone will know she's in charge, will blame her if something they hoped for isn't there? But it's free food. The attorneys LOVE free food. The only time I've seen Tuna run is when he's found out about leftover food after a meeting. COME ON! Just be bold and decisive and make a damn decision! It's just food.

In other, unrelated news, LEL is expecting her first granddaughter. This means I will have to hear a lot more of "HELLO GORGEOUS!" and "Tell Gramma 'I lub you'" Oy to the vey.