Office Olympics

Thursday afternoon's random discussion at work led from the talk of office politics to office comedy to the sitcom, The Office, to the olympics, then to the episode of The Office regarding the olympics and ultimately ended with the idea that we should have our own office olympics. With little time to spare, a few assignments were given and the first ever PMI Olympics were underway the following day. We had a great time. We divided the floor into four countries where each team would dress and represent their country. I was the judge, Greg was the master of ceremonies and Sarah and Leah were cheering fans.

Customer Service = China
Administrative = Jamaica
Saves = Mexico
IT = Italy

We then briefed everyone on the four events with the rule being that every member of the team had to participate in at least one event. Greg came up with most of the events and did a fantastic job. The events were:

Ice Curling
Office Chair Tandem Race
Office Chair Synchronized Dancing
Office Trash Can Race

We had a total blast. The opening ceremony could have been a little more organized, but we mostly just gathered in teams (countries) and got some pictures. Then the games were under way! Each event gathered a crowd and many were jealous from other departments that their departments were not as fun as ours. We believe in Funergy and it shows! After the games were completed we gathered for food!!! Under the organization of Shanna, everybody brought foods from several countries such as France, Italy, Switzerland (Little Debbie Swiss Rolls), Canada, Phillipines, Korea, China, America and Ukraine. Chelsea even represented Thailand by bringing some crickets to eat that had been flavored Cheddar and Bacon, Sour Cream and Onion, or Salt and Vinegar! After stuffing our faces we ended with the medal ceremonies. Tara made some cool medals that I am sure took her some time to create.

The Medal tally is as follows:

Mexico: 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze
Italy: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze
China: 2 Gold, 0 Silver and 0 Bronze
Jamaica: 0 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze

A fun time was had by all in spite of the fact that China claimed prior to the games that they would "own the podium". They did fall short in the medal count, but surpassed all others in the category of gold medals. Seriously, we had a blast! We will definitely do this again. Here are some photos of the day's events.

Sarah the Spectator
Leah says, "We're Going to have the Olympics?! No Way!"
Jordan as Luigi for Team Italy
Team China: Mariana, Leslie, Shanna, Paloma and Corinne. Where they lacked in costumes, they made up in spirit.
Team Italy: Mike the Godfather, Marcio the Godson and Jim the God Knows?!
Erik from Team Mexico
Team Mexico: Greg, Thayne, Shannon, Adam, Jason and Erik
Team Jamaica: Chelsea, Christie, Janet, Tara and Amy
Mike left his big cigar in his Towncar
Team Italy paying off the judge
Tara sliding the rock
Jason representing Team Mexico
The Curling Venue
Erik and Shannon going for gold in the Office Chair Race
Team Italy waiting for the starters gun
Great technique and form won the gold for Team Mexico
Janet and Christie racing for the finish line

Team China in their near flawless synchronized chair dance
Team Italy definitely had the funniest dance to WHITE AND NERDY, but it was more of a skit
Team China ROLLING ON THE RIVER to a gold!
Team Jamaica....HOT HOT HOT!
Chair dancing rocks!
Team Mexico synchronized to Tequila
Jamaica's runner showing spirit
Tara and Adam racing to catch Jordan
Posing for an after race shot.
Ice Curling Medal Presentation
Chair Racing Medal Presentation
Trash Can Racing Medal Presentation
Synchronized Chair Dancing Medal Presentation with an honorable mention going to Team Italy

Team China won the most golds

Yes indeedy. I run a tight ship. HAHA! We have a fun time, but we get things done though for sure!