Fun Friday – Spirit Week

 

Do you remember having Spirit week in high school? Every day held a different there – Twin Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, and Backwards Day. The week was filled with giggles, laughter, and bonding; It was all about fun.

As we celebrated Fun at Work Day on my job, I was reminded of Spirt Week. My co-worker and I set out hula hoops, a jumbo Connect 4,  jumbo Jenga, and other games for employees and the public to enjoy. There was also a photo booth for silly photos.

I took my weighted hula hoop to work, swung it around my waist, and encouraged others to join in. Several of the senior citizens who walk at the facility where I work, grabbed a hoop, and demonstrated their skills as they reminisced. “I used to be good at this,” one man said.

It felt like Spirit Week all over again as people cheered each other on with chants and chuckles. “You got it, go Cathy.” One co-worker had so much fun that she decided to order a weighted hula hoop of her own.

The day ended on a high note. I stopped by my mom’s house after work to chat with her. As I recanted the amusement of my day, my son interrupted with a face time call. “Hey, I’m at Granny’s house,” I said.

“Tell Granny hey…”

My son stopped talking mid-sentence and starred at me before he spoke again. “Ma, is your shirt on backwards?”

The backwards shirt that no one noticed I was wearing.

I pulled the neckline away from my neck, starred at it, “Yep, I think it is.”

My son AND my mother erupted in laughter. Then I felt the need to explain…

“I knew the shirt felt a little snug, I just thought I’d gained a few pounds. There’s no tag in the shirt, and the writing in the neckline has faded.”

“It’s ok Ma, we just need to have someone check you out before you leave the house.”

And that is how I ended my Spirit Day…Backwards Day. I shared my episode with co-workers the next day, and they assured me that they did not notice the faux pas.

Although, we’re well past our high school days, it’s still fun to engage in fun activities. I would go so far as to say it is necessary, for our health and wellness.

Fun at Work Day

Create a Spirit Week at work if that’s an option, or for your family. What type of things would be included in your week?