Say hello to Scarfy-fish! That’s kin to the more common jellyfish, but this one does not sting, and it likes to dance in meetings. I made Scarfy-fish today, with a scarf I pilfered from Lauren to complete my “spirit outfit” I donned for our Simple Man Cruise team meeting. It went well with the Frosty* I was eating… (or drinking? what do you do with a Frosty?)
As you can see, sometimes I suffer from a “Case of the Sillies.” This can come up at any given time, for any given period of time, for absolutely no reason whatsoever. Today’s case was an extended, extra-idiotic version — one for the record books. At 30, I feel like this ailment should not be rearing its ugly head quite so often, yet I am completely powerless against it.
If I am alone, it is the weekend, or I am working from home, the Sillies are not such a bad thing. They are not great for productivity, but I have learned how to work around it. Its when I am in the office is that I worry. I still attend and contribute to meetings, keep things rolling in the branding + design world, but is anyone taking me seriously? Doubtful. I am wondering now how much damage this does to my street cred around here.
If I get things done, and am still making a positive impact on the company, is it OK to let the Sillies shine every once in a while? I’ve been racking my brain, trying to think of an example of a silly, successful, professional I could seek solace in…to ensure me that this occasional behavior is somewhat acceptable, but thus far Scarfy-fish and I have come up dry.
Should I put a lid on it, get on meds, or quit over-analyzing?
-Ashley
*We discovered today that Frostys are the perfect food. Low-fat, high in fiber, and delicious. You should eat/drink one today.