On Tuesday I had a training for our operations group that I had to give. It was my first instructor led training I was conducting at my new job and I was a bit nervous. Well, I wasn’t so nervous until I learned my boss and my boss’s boss would be sitting in on it. I felt like my head was in a fog all morning and I knew I’d have to think on my feet for the training. I haven’t drank caffeine in about 10 years, but for some reason I decided it was imperative. I don’t drink much soda and don’t like coffee, so the only option was green tea. I tried to force a couple swallows down and when that wouldn’t work I opted for some Laffy Taffy and an instant sugar high. Shortly before we started my boss told me I could lay off the sugar. Apparently I’m more tolerable decaffeinated and sedated. Fortunately the training went really well. I’m guessing it’s because I chose to dress up like a teacher for it. And everyone listens to teachers.

My inspiration.

Top: New York and Company; Necklace: Banana Republic Factory; Belt: J.Crew Factory; Pants: Tommy Hilfiger Factory; Shoes: Lands End Canvas