Monday, April 7, 2008

Random Thoughts

*I believe I stumbled upon the true definition of irony on Feb. 28, the day I got laid off from my reporting gig: I was wearing my underwear that say "most likely to succeed" across the ass. I since found a new job, thank God, but am scared to wear the underwear again. I'm also staying away from the ones that say "USA is #1." The consequences could be dire. (I haven't ever actually seen such underwear, but I'm sure they exist somewhere; perhaps in a back alley Republican Erotica store.)

*Hearing smooth jazz now makes me crave Panera. Seriously. I was sitting in a colleague's office when I heard a trumpet melody floating over some bass, and BAM! I was mentally transported to my local Panera Bread, ready to eat a tasty (albeit overpriced) salad and sandwich. And, of course, bus my own dishes afterward. What a weird Pavlovian response.

*The American economy has seen better days. Things are looking pretty grim right now with skyrocketing oil prices, plummeting home sales, shrinking consumer confidence and oh so many foreclosures. That last one makes me sincerely hope that Americans learn the lesson that I have known since, I dunno, kindergarten: Don't spend money you don't have!!! The same could be screamed at Ben Bernukanakie (too lazy to look up his last name) who continues to throw around federal money that, oh yeah, we don't actually have. Hooray debt!

*On a similar economic note, people of all states and all industries are losing their jobs as of late. I spent the last four weeks unemployed and it was possibly the most depressing month of my life, but I'm soooo grateful I was able to find a new, enjoyable job so quickly. I hope that other people, particularly those with families and homes and more bills, are able to do so as well.