As I finished up my 5 mile run this morning, I noticed that a fire engine as blocking my car. And all the Starbucks baristas were standing outside. Turns out there was a electrical short and a fire scare.
We could not go inside. And I could not pull my car out. So I chatted with the baristas standing outside till they fixed the problem. Then settled down with my coffee….
Nearly 70 birthday Comments, personal messages and emails!! If not anything, this should at least boost my ego 🙂 No, it was not my birthday yesterday. Or today. However, today is April 1st. And that was an April Fool trick 🙂
I was running very early morning in the dark and was wondering when was the last time I played an April Fool’s trick. Figured let me make the answer “today”. So, when I got back to the Starbucks, I posted the previous post thanking everybody for their birthday wishes. Which was a lie 🙂 🙂 I decided to keep quiet for 12 hours before saying …
“GOTCHA!!”
On the other hand, things were starting to get out of control. I got multiple calls from India. I was feeling really bad breaking the news to them. I got Roger to draw a doodle for me! (Featured in my FB page). I even got a bottle of wine at office from a friend!!!
Many obviously realized that I was pulling a fast one but many many more did fall for it.
Since one good turn deserves another, pulled a fast one at office too. Sent to my team members a concocted press release announcing our arch rival buying up one of our close partners. And if you clicked on the “more details” link at the end, it took you to a page that declared boldly “April Fool” accompanied by a selfie (I took right after the run) with my tongue sticking out 🙂 🙂 (See http://www.rajibroy.com/?p=5275 )
Only two team members – including the head of finance who anyways believes in nothing till he sees it – saw it coming!!
I think I have made enough of an idiot of myself for a day!!
By the way, do you know the origin of April fool’s day?
In deference to Monica Riskay’s wishes, today’s featured drink is based on vodka.
It is vodka, triple sec, lemon juice and finely granulated sugar. Usually served in a martini glass rimmed with sugar. And garnished with a lemon peel.
I took the short cut today and added lemon drop martini mix instead 🙂
The taste came out great. But the one that Alexis makes at Milton’s has a distinct taste that both Sharmila and I like. Need to find out from her what proportions she uses… Meanwhile, Cheers!!
