Ever notice how it's the little things in life that amuse us so much? More to the point, ever notice how it's the silly little idiocies in life that amuse us more than anything else? Well, this is not as much ''the little blog that could'' as it is ''the blog that enjoys going up the down escalator in your local mall.'' Will it have anything of real importance? No, probably not. But enjoy the ride never the less!

 


So far, January has felt almost entirely like December. More people have been out shopping than I can recall from last year, there's been more work at the store to contend with, and I have these vague hallucinations regarding something called "leisure time."

Writing pretty much got shelved this entire past month, the Project came to a grinding halt and I find myself missing both things immensely. (On a completely unrelated note, the level of "immensely" also describes the growing contempt for my job. Though ironically, apparent studies show that my growing contempt also results in me working harder/more while I'm at my job.)

February, I pray, will be slower. Maybe. Doubtful?

While the kiosk closes in roughly 2 weeks, in 2 1/2 weeks the entire store gets to go through Inventory. I found out about that two days ago. Thanks for the early warning, Head Office. This will subsequently be followed by a whirlwind tour of Connecticut, wherein Mel's family shall be visited and gratuitious Christmas gifts will be tossed about.

I think I'll take the spring season off. Call in with a slight case of moral superiority or God Complex or something. Just after I've won the lottery and beaten Neil Gaiman in an arm-wrestling contest. (Which I need to add to my "To Do" list now.)

Today's Lesson: nothing wakes you up quite as uniquely as a 45-pound Springer Spaniel landing on your stomach.
posted by Phillip at 5:44 AM