Julio = Twix

So some days at work I need to keep my sanity. I love my job and all, but chart audits, upset patients and dental students can sometimes be a bit, well.... lets say boring. This time of year chaos around the clinic is slowing down. This is good because I have more energy after work and my stress level is down, but some days I wonder how can this be more fun. Usually when I get into one of those moods, I pick on my coworker Melissa. She is a good sport and usually makes me laugh harder than I make her laugh. Today was no different. I went into her office to say hello (she was out sick yesterday) and during our conversation I saw her Plant/stick, Julio. (See the image below.)

(Image used for a visual aid only. This is not actually Julio)

I then picked up Julio and walked out of her office. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with him, but I knew she wasn't going to get him back for a couple hours. I hid him in a locked place (I can't reveal my secrets in case I need to do this again) and sent her a message via our computer program. I let her know there would be a randsom (Random+Ransom=Randsom) and to await more information. I had planned to charge her a Starbucks as the "randsom" fee, but she informed that she only paid 99cents for him to start, so he isn't worth more than that. My options were limited. I decided to settle for a twix out of the vending machine downstairs.

She happily cooperated and Julio was handed back without a scratch on him. I will be honest and say I did spill a small amount of his water, but I know he'll survive. What will tomorrow bring??? Stay tuned.