Happy St P's!

Thursday was St Patrick's day. Like most Americans, I am not Irish but I never let a SPD go by without wearing green. Here are some examples of SPD's of yore:


I wanted to bring green cookies to the office to share my spirit with the gang. For the past week, I've been looking for frosting so I could dye it green. Couldn't find it. So then i thought I could make some from scratch, but also had issues there. Stumped but not discouraged, I came up with a solution. Who loves SPD more than the good people of Massachusetts. And what's more Massachusetts than Dunkin Donuts? I also had a hope that they would have green donuts becuase I've seen pink ones with heart sprinkles in this town so why celebrate one fake holiday and not the other? 

I stopped by DD before work and I was shocked that the only green donuts they had were neon and green apple flavored. I imagined neon goo inside but green is green so I ordered them all (4) and finished off the dozen with an assortment. It's the thought that counts, right?


To my surprise, Antje had got me some special St Patrick's Day treats! It was so thoughtful and functional (one was for the day and one for the night) AND she sent me a funny e-card. Stefan wore green too! 


Every morning, the whole office receives a "good morning parade" email from Esteban, with a happy greeting to start the day. On Thursday he sent the message about SPD so that everyone could remember what day it was.

This German dude did NOT go to Mich State

I met up with Renee and other Bosch folks at an Irish Pub. As expected, the place was packed! Just how it should be. The primary language was English and every English speaking country was represented with a Guinness or Kilkenny in tow. After a fun time at the pub, Rebecca's sweet German skills made us friends with our neighbors who invited us to join them at a nearby club. I went out for a little bit but because I'm a responsible adult I went home shortly after so I could be a functioning employee on Friday.