Speaking of the party tonight, I won't have a chance to go home between work and travelling to Palo Alto, so I came to work dressed in my 'party' clothes. Today, that means a long skirt and a sweater, with the appropriate holiday pin.

Given that my own work environment is extremely casual (jeans and t-shirts every single day), I am interested in how I will be perceived and treated differently, given the girly attire. Already I've gotten one hello from someone who never looked at me twice before. We'll see how the day proceeds.