The notes are so wonderful! I can tell you are very appreciated. That one about now telling you what's going on cracked me up! The SLGs are a lovely addition! I hope they make you smile and remind you how you feel today!So here is what I finally did with the gift card my work place gave me for my tenth anniversary. It was a Selfridges gift card and I thought for about a month - what is good enough to spend it on?
With the gift card, the most senior Partners in the firm, including the CEO, wrote me a card with messages. Here are some of the messages:
- From my CEO: “Congratulations! It has been such a pleasure being part of your journey. You bring so much enthusiasm, team spirit and a can do attitude to everything you do. I look forward to continuing this journey together.”
- “It has been a fantastically successful 10 years and a huge pleasure working with you. Looking forward to the next 10!”
- “Well done! You’ve made it! Now we tell you what’s really going on...”
- “Wow, 10 years already! The next decade should be even more exciting!”
- “Well done! A great achievement and it’s fantastic to have you here as a colleague!”
I think there’s affection in those messages, and I’m grateful. I’ve been having a bit of a challenging time at work and life, so it’s nice to have the occasional affections and successes.
I decided to buy two Montblanc SLGs with my gift card from work. A credit card holder to carry my work pass, and a business card holder. It feels very appropriate and professional. It matches my classic Montblanc pen case as well and my laptop bag (collage of my black leather Montblanc family below in the end). The leather is smooth and glossy
Dawn's small but well-loved collection
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Some of my recent shopping
Including
Cosmetics/Fragrance
- Dior Holiday Couture eyeshadow palette
- Liz Earle limited edition rose scented skincare
- Urban Decay Cherry palette (love rose gold and wine palettes!)
- Chanel Coco Madameoiselle (one of my signature scents)
- Diptyque Baies candle (I burn so many candles, and this rose/berry combination is divine
Electronics
- New iPad Mini
- New iWatch
Accessories
- Tom Ford sunglasses
And finally, I committed to a purchase with my gift card from Selfridges from work... close up pictures coming!
Oh wow, what a lovely haul of goodies Miss Dawn. How fun and festive to see all those boxes/gifts displayed so beautifully. And I love your new Montblanc SLGs — they go so well with your Montblanc items. Big Congrats to you on your work anniversary and on receiving such wonderful (well deserved!!) compliments from your colleagues and bosses (I remember your CEO is especially fond and proud of you). Please cherish and always remember these heartfelt messages — keep them handy for days when you feel a little discouraged or frustrated with work. Just remember you got here on your own and can conquer any challenges/adventures ahead. Thanks for sharing with us
What awesome messages from your CEO and colleagues Miss Dawn! And a great haul
Thank you very much ATB
That one made me laugh as well. And no, they haven’t told me what’s really going on!
The honeymoon excitement of my promotion at the end of last year has subsided, so it’s nice to have some other things to hold on to.
These messages were certainly nice, and I also received a fantastic client testimonial today, calling some of my skills ‘world class’ which sounds not credible...
However, otherwise, to be honest, I’m finding things challenging. At the beginning of the year, everyone was talking about my promotion to Partner as something that would happen next year. However I think I took a hit from the wobble I had in the summer about being worried about how international expansion would affect my role. It’s something my line manager and even my mentor have criticised, because they feel I should have been more confident and maybe that means I’m not ready for Partner. It’s really hard to convince people to the contrary when they start doubting your resilience. And to be honest, sometimes I doubt myself too...
Anyways, have to keep trying. Onwards and upwards.
Oh wow, what a lovely haul of goodies Miss Dawn. How fun and festive to see all those boxes/gifts displayed so beautifully. And I love your new Montblanc SLGs — they go so well with your Montblanc items. Big Congrats to you on your work anniversary and on receiving such wonderful (well deserved!!) compliments from your colleagues and bosses (I remember your CEO is especially fond and proud of you). Please cherish and always remember these heartfelt messages — keep them handy for days when you feel a little discouraged or frustrated with work. Just remember you got here on your own and can conquer any challenges/adventures ahead. Thanks for sharing with us
Thank you very much sweetie
I’ll try, and I’ll certainly attempt to not feel discouraged. Means a lot to have support from my friends
That's so true that you have to show you believe in yourself. It sounds like they already knew you would make a great partner. You will convince/remind them you can do it. If it's what you want to do, you can show them you just had a moment of feeling off balance, and now you are ready to be a partner!Thank you very much ATB
That one made me laugh as well. And no, they haven’t told me what’s really going on!
The honeymoon excitement of my promotion at the end of last year has subsided, so it’s nice to have some other things to hold on to.
These messages were certainly nice, and I also received a fantastic client testimonial today, calling some of my skills ‘world class’ which sounds not credible...
However, otherwise, to be honest, I’m finding things challenging. At the beginning of the year, everyone was talking about my promotion to Partner as something that would happen next year. However I think I took a hit from the wobble I had in the summer about being worried about how international expansion would affect my role. It’s something my line manager and even my mentor have criticised, because they feel I should have been more confident and maybe that means I’m not ready for Partner. It’s really hard to convince people to the contrary when they start doubting your resilience. And to be honest, sometimes I doubt myself too...
Anyways, have to keep trying. Onwards and upwards.
Thank you very much sweetie
I’ll try, and I’ll certainly attempt to not feel discouraged. Means a lot to have support from my friends
Thank you so muchThat's so true that you have to show you believe in yourself. It sounds like they already knew you would make a great partner. You will convince/remind them you can do it. If it's what you want to do, you can show them you just had a moment of feeling off balance, and now you are ready to be a partner!
Very cute! Can she be carried for work? Is she large enough?
No, she’s horribly impractical!
She’s spacious enough to fit things for the weekend, but I would struggle to carry her for a work day.
I definitely should not buy her.
Definitely...
LOL, I don't know how many times I've said definitely not and guess what?No, she’s horribly impractical!
She’s spacious enough to fit things for the weekend, but I would struggle to carry her for a work day.
I definitely should not buy her.
Definitely...
How about give yourself a week to give it a think, and if after 7 days you still want her go for it?
It is super cute and I love the soft lilac like color. I am probably not the right one to ask since I am in the process of parting with bags that are not practical or functional. With that said, if you can truly use it for the weekend, then it may be ok to add it your collection. Have you seen it in person? My only concern is the way the bag opens (like a briefcase) — will it be difficult to have to kind of lay it flat to open it every single time? What does Mr Dawn think of it? Good luck deciding and let us know. Have a good weekend Miss Dawn
Absolutely agree, I should sleep on it. There’s quite a few bags on my wish list and I have such little wardrobe space that I really need to think about every purchase carefullyLOL, I don't know how many times I've said definitely not and guess what?
How about give yourself a week to give it a think, and if after 7 days you still want her go for it?
I saw it in person yesterday. It actually looked better in person than in pictures!It is super cute and I love the soft lilac like color. I am probably not the right one to ask since I am in the process of parting with bags that are not practical or functional. With that said, if you can truly use it for the weekend, then it may be ok to add it your collection. Have you seen it in person? My only concern is the way the bag opens (like a briefcase) — will it be difficult to have to kind of lay it flat to open it every single time? What does Mr Dawn think of it? Good luck deciding and let us know. Have a good weekend Miss Dawn
It’s not actually a briefcase style opening. It opens like a regular bag, and is easy enough to use.
Mr Dawn likes it in the Bordeaux colour, he thinks the lilac is a bit uninspiring, and he’s asking if I have a need for lilac in my wardrobe?
I’m not sure about the rigid sides. It’s such small capacity. I think I need to think some more.
The next bag that is actually solidly on my wish list is the Pochette Metis in Noir Empreinte. (Like @Addicted to bags!)
I saw it in person yesterday. It actually looked better in person than in pictures!
It’s not actually a briefcase style opening. It opens like a regular bag, and is easy enough to use.
Mr Dawn likes it in the Bordeaux colour, he thinks the lilac is a bit uninspiring, and he’s asking if I have a need for lilac in my wardrobe?
I’m not sure about the rigid sides. It’s such small capacity. I think I need to think some more.
The next bag that is actually solidly on my wish list is the Pochette Metis in Noir Empreinte. (Like @Addicted to bags!)
Ok good to know that it is easy to use and not briefcase style. Bordeaux is pretty too and maybe less prone to color transfer. Have fun deciding.
Hi. I would recommend it. I have one and love it as a weekend bag or additional bag to work bag. It’s small so just the essential items fit but love be carrying it.
It is so beautiful but I’m thinking it may not be that practical for me because I’m more comfortable when I have a bit more space than just the bare essentials. I need to think about it some more. Thank you for the feedback!