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I used to bake brownies for each employee on their birthday, about 50ish employees at the time, I think. I did it for a couple of years. Then it wasn't fun because they weren't unexpected anymore. A few people never even thanked me, which I found quite rude. (I typically leave them on their desk first thing in the morning for them to find when they arrive.) So I stopped.
Late last year I declared (to myself) 2006 to be (among other things) The Year of the Birthday Brownies. It felt like it would be a fun thing to do again. I mentioned it to a couple of people this morning and they smiled happily. When I returned to my desk from my morning meeting, there was a brownie waiting for me with this note. It was written on one of our Employee Recognition Certificate forms but I was glad the writer wasn't really giving me an "ERC" because I'm a stickler about the program being used only for truly work-related above and beyond behavior.
Although you won't see $10 from the company on this ERC, your treats are worthy of recognition. Thank you so much for bringing them in for me. You are famous in the building for making them. Everyone smiles when they see this special plate.
I must admit last year I felt like I had fallen out of the graces of being treated to your specialty when I did not get them. But I feel special again this year and would not blame you a bit if you skip me with the tradition again next year because I realize this is a lot of effort on your part to do this for all of us.
I can tell you, the faces light up and I actually sense smiling and laughter from (some) people who usually don't - and that is all as a result of your treats. Thank you.
Made my day, that note.
I used to bake brownies for each employee on their birthday, about 50ish employees at the time, I think. I did it for a couple of years. Then it wasn't fun because they weren't unexpected anymore. A few people never even thanked me, which I found quite rude. (I typically leave them on their desk first thing in the morning for them to find when they arrive.) So I stopped.
Late last year I declared (to myself) 2006 to be (among other things) The Year of the Birthday Brownies. It felt like it would be a fun thing to do again. I mentioned it to a couple of people this morning and they smiled happily. When I returned to my desk from my morning meeting, there was a brownie waiting for me with this note. It was written on one of our Employee Recognition Certificate forms but I was glad the writer wasn't really giving me an "ERC" because I'm a stickler about the program being used only for truly work-related above and beyond behavior.
Although you won't see $10 from the company on this ERC, your treats are worthy of recognition. Thank you so much for bringing them in for me. You are famous in the building for making them. Everyone smiles when they see this special plate.
I must admit last year I felt like I had fallen out of the graces of being treated to your specialty when I did not get them. But I feel special again this year and would not blame you a bit if you skip me with the tradition again next year because I realize this is a lot of effort on your part to do this for all of us.
I can tell you, the faces light up and I actually sense smiling and laughter from (some) people who usually don't - and that is all as a result of your treats. Thank you.
Made my day, that note.
posted by Stefani at 1:02 PM
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Brownies are such a good thing. My daughter wanted brownies and we were out of the box mix that she normally makes. So I pulled out the old cookbook and I taught my 12 year old daughter how to make brownies from scratch. She now makes them for the neighbors. She even has shown some of the "non" baking kids how to make them. I get "good parent" points for showing her how to do it. What recipe/box mix do you use?
I use any box mix that's on sale, quite often the store brand - but always the dark or double fudge variety. The box says use a 9" x 13" pan but I always use a 8" or 9" square pan - I like them thick and almost gooey. No nuts, no frosting, underbaked just a tad.
That's so cool about your daughter showing the non-bakers how to make them! A tradition has been born!
I'm glad someone thanked you for doing something so thoughtful, and in such a nice way, too.
Yes, I was going to say the same thing ... that I'm glad someone took the time to notice and acknowledge your thoughtfulness. I can see why it made your day ... and based on that note, now you can be sure that even when you don't get the feeback, your generosity really is appreciated more than you know.
BTW, those no-bake oatmeal cookies in your last post look outrageous. Must make those!
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