Silly work.

This isn't something I do, but I feel like part of today's events at work should be shared. No names will be used, and I'll keep it as generic as possible...not that either of the two people I work with would know about this.

So, I work at this "music organization" that is always trying to raise money. There is going to be a big fund-raising event next year with a whopping price tag of $500 per plate (yeah..), and two very wealthy women (self-proclaimed "professional volunteers") are helping to organize it. Today was the third time that the ladies had come by for a meeting with the boss, and when I got there, they were having a conference call with an extremely wealthy philanthropist who frequently contributes to local arts organizations. Their call started off with small talk about country music (?!), and my coworker informed me that their intention was to ask for a donation of $10k (which I thought was a lot). Well, since they were sitting where I needed to be, I went into the copy room to schedule a couple auditions. Upon returning to the main room, I was informed that the ladies actually asked for $100k(!!), and when that was refused they said that $75k would be ok! Sheesh! Oh, to be so rich that all you have to do is ask.

Anyway, that was the most amusing part and I should go to bed, so that's all.