I just got promoted today!
I'm not sure if you guys remember, but last month (while I was at home, sick) the e-mail went out that the company I work for was acquired:
Mergers & Acquisitions
Apparently the last month and a half, being the roller coaster they were, executive management has decided to promote me into a leadership role - specifically managing the department I was in previously. This is due to my technical knowledge of our products as well as the way I have handled clients and our current project lists.
I'm totally excited. They weren't joking (previous management) when they said this new company would be opening doors and expanding our options. Let's just hope that this carries through next year as well!