Lessons learned last night:
Sometimes it's not a bad thing to miss the bus. Especially when you've left your keys at your desk.
Don't leave your keys on your desk.
Shopping during the holiday season isn't the nightmare it's made out to be. Just make sure you wear good shoes or you'll be the one in a bad mood, not the employees or fellow shoppers. Not to mention the hobbling the next day. I really need to see a doctor about this.
9 out of 10 employees I dealt with last night were in really good moods. I was happy to see this.
It's f**ing hard to find a shiny red shirt nowadays. Or at least one that's not in a peasant pattern, $200+, or made to fit on a stick figure.
It's hard to see someone dealing with the disappointment of finding out someone else isn't who they thought they were. Harder still when they're both your siblings.

Lessons learned this morning:
I can leave my home at 6:55 a.m. and still be at work on time.
Making tea can lead to making friends, especially in a cube environment populated by introverts.
Choose your holiday decorator with care, or you'll end up with seizure-inducing flashing lights all over the office.

Oh, and three hours of walking around department stores can lead to flu-like symptoms the next day. I really hope I'm not getting sick.