It is a tradition in the Children's department at work that every 2nd Wednesday of the month, birthday celebrants will bring in treats for everybody. It could be cookies, cakes, chips, brownies - all the bad things that come to mind. Needless to say, it's everybody's favorite time of the month.

Today was however a special treat day. Our VP and team planned a Cupcakes Galore treat for our creative director (the best boss in the world!). All team members brought in a dozen cupcakes each, imagine that! And those cupcakes are as big as those Dunkin Donuts muffins, not to mention the mile-high frosting. No wonder that even if the cupcakes feast started at 9am this morning, there was still aplenty left at 4pm.

That's American Customer Service For You

My officemate Michelle brought in vegan cupcakes from Blind Faith bakery which is near our place. Evanston is known for its "hundreds of restaurants" as she would put it. She wanted to order a dozen chocolate cupcakes but they only had 6 pieces left, so she substituted it with 6 slices of cake instead. What do you know, she got the cakes (4 slices at $2.75 a slice) for free as an apology for the bakery running out of supply. The cakes cost more than the cupcakes she paid for.

It's the same with Tom and his favorite Einstein's Brothers Bagels. Every Sunday he orders a dozen and a half blueberry bagels at this place. But a couple of time he forgets to pick them up (they close at 3). Is he given a hard time for it? No.

Here Comes Autumn

Photo was taken this morning. Trees are still 99.9% green around this area. But a hint of red can be seen in some vine leaves on our building. Weather forecast says that fall started yesterday afternoon. We will be having low 70's the whole week. I am taking down my sweaters this weekend and putting away my summer clothes. Another 6 months of being mummified by winter clothes again. Huhuhu

Currently listening to: 101.9 Eric and Kathy
Currently reading: Oprah Mag Oct issue
Currently watching: Red Diaries (Assunta De Rossi)