5 Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo DURING Work

It’s that time of year again – Cinco de Mayo. Today, we remember Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. Mexico was falling behind on its interest payments to France, so it only makes sense to commemorate it by drinking enough to fall on our own behinds.

Unfortunately for us, most corporations neglect to give employees the day off. Fortunately for you, The Collared Sheep has put together a list of 5 ways you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo while stuck at work.

1. Change your computer desktop

It’s a proven fact that your computer desktop background is a direct correlation to the type of person you are. Why not step this special day up with a statement? Our TCS background says “I’m festive, creative and your amigo today.”

Click on the photo for a large version and "Set as Background Image" to let the fiesta begin.

2. Set your Pandora station to “like Santana”

Sure, you normally look to Phil Collins and Sting to get your ears through the work day, but today is Cinco de Mayo. Turn the culture knob up to full blast by tossing some Latin artists into Pandora. Thank me later.

Or for more of the urban flavor, use "Pitbull".

3. Change your email closing signature from “Thanks” to “Olé!”

“Olé” is a Latin expression of approval or encouragement. Why aren’t you ending your correspondences today with a festive cheer?

Now that I think about it, why aren’t you doing this every day? You could be the “Olé” guy in your corporate circle. If you do solid work and are the “Olé” guy, I see mucho dinero in the future.

4. Skip Cosi for lunch and hit up T-Bell

Splurge a little and get those cinnatwists. Oh, what the hell, pick up one of those Volcano Tacos, too. You’ll have plenty of beverages after work to cool you down.

And if the pockets are feeling a little swelled today, shell out the extra pesos on some Chipotle!

Cinnamon? More like "CinnaYUM".

5. “Grow” in a sweet ‘stache

The Mexican mustache is as powerful as the Mexican naval fleet.

Kick your day up a notch by adding this well-manicured, busy handlebar to your mug. Just don’t be caught off guard if people start calling you “Paco” around the office, Frank…