receptionists

I've had two bizarr-o experiences within the last week, both of which happened to occur with our receptionists at work!

:: One morning, I walked into work and passed the receptionist's desk. It wasn't the normal receptionist, it was the one who works the phone before the regular woman gets to work. As I walked by, she said to me, "You look sooooo pretty without makeup!" I stopped in my tracks, dumbfounded. What do I say to that, when I have just spent a good 20 minutes applying every type of makeup in the bag? Foundation, concealer, blush, eye shadow, eye liner, mascara, eyebrow gel. Finally, I said, "Uhhh...thanks...I'm actually wearing makeup though!" She looked at me like I was crazy, and I looked at her like she was crazy. I guess I must be a master makeup applier...I look au natural... :)

:: The other experience happened today when I left the office at 5:00. The after-5 receptionist was there, and she had a trainee new employee sitting with her, learning the ropes. I said a pleasant good night to them each, and when I was halfway out the door, I heard one of them say something. I popped back in and asked what I had missed. She had told the new girl, "She's the most beautiful one." Talking about me. That took me wayyyy off guard. I only know this woman slightly, and for her to say something like that stopped me in my tracks. How on earth do you respond to something like that? I gave her an embarrassed smile and thanked her, told her that she had made my day.

These are just off-the-wall, out-of-the-norm things, and they've happended so close together. I thought it was worth documenting here. I think our receptionists may be crazy! :)