Saturday, December 22, 2007
Did you see that? Did a tumbleweed just blow through? Can’t be. It’s winter! Even here in San Diego! But I do have to admit, it has been quiet in this place. I swear, every time I sit down to chat with you all, or type something interesting I just find that I am too tired. Tired and burnt out. To tell you the truth, no matter how ‘easy’ I claim my December to be, it is always the same as far as mental burnout. Something about the holidays, or winter, or my birthday. Something about the whole thing just makes me tired. Plus I hate this month.
Anyhoo. So yeah. Hi! I missed you all. I am sorry for all the link-tastic content. And the You Tubes. How has your December been? Really, I want to know. Does it kinda suck for the non-retail folk too? It has to. I mean unless you are independently wealthy with a staff of your own, I cannot imagine December to be one of the ‘fun’ months. Like July. I love July! It has to be my favorite! And I don’t even like the heat so much! Well, I like it better than I did. Something about a convertible in San Diego made me see the light on that one. So what else? Why was I here up in your face for today? *thinks* .. Hrm. I dunno. I really don’t have a lot to talk about since I am like 90 percent at work lately. I could tell you stories about that but I think we all know the gist of what goes on… selfish, self-important, slobbish, rude, messy.. you know. You see it when you shop!
So, did you know it’s my birthday tomorrow? Srsly. In like 15 minutes I will have aged one more year, officially. I hate that shit. Oddly enough, this year I had to go in to the DMV for the license renewal bit. New picture and prints, right? Well I went thru the whole procedure. I followed all the steps correctly. What did I get in the mail today? My new Driver License. I look like a bloated lesbian. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But still. Talk aboot fugly. I am contemplating pretending I never got it for a re-take photo. I am quite sure I do not look like that. And I think the photo is too cropped. You cannot even see my hawt new Levi’s. I look good in those!
But enough about that. I was talking about my birthday. It’s tomorrow. But at work they got it into their head to do a singing thing today. Why? I do not know. It was clearly last minute. I don’t eat cake. They got nachos. Would have been fine, but they got beef on them. I don’t eat beef. Ever. Then it turned out to not be beef nachos but carne asada fries. Basically like a nacho but with fries instead of chips. Ew. Kinda gross. But they sang. I served them the fries I wouldn’t eat. Weird. It was all kinda uncomfortable. I do appreciate the gesture tho. I hate having a December birthday. It sucks more than one would think. Every year. Even my parents couldn’t even get a good birthday gig for me that time of year. And, any gift had holiday wrap. Or comics. What the hell with the comic pages? Cheap much? I’d have rather had holiday wrap. Even as a child.
Turns out there is no plan for tomorrow either. I was originally working all day, 12-9… I told Richard I was moving my shift, but he forgot and assumed I’d just be at work. So he asked me what the plan was!? I think he’s taking me to our usual little Mexican place for dinner, since that is what I told him I expected. At least, anyway. No plan for my birthday! Not even a stand-by! Has this happened to you? So now I am having to wake up for an ugly 7 AM start time, with no reason. No dinner plan. Nada. I wish I had kept my 12-9. At least I could’ve slept in.
I fucking hate December. [/self centerd bitch-fest]
Well happy birthday! I hope it turns out better than the rest of December is treating you, maybe this year it will be different!
I think my favourite month could possibly be either January or July. I love January because of New Years. Pretty sweet for me!
Don’t worry, I used to work retail and worked the holidays many times. Everytime I said “never again” but I kept doing it. LOL I’m glad that’s done.
Posted by Yoshi on 12/22 at 02:39 AMI am so sorry. My sister’s birthday is Jan. 6, and she has always felt shafted too. She always get half of a big present for Xmas, then half for her birthday, and everyone is always broke from Xmas to spend a whole lot on her birthday - Sucks
My boss’s birthday is on Xmas day - which I cannot imagine how much that sucks, because it is a little hard to upstage Jesus, you know?
I hope your day turns out better than you are anticipating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANIEL!
Posted by soapbox.SUPERSTAR on 12/22 at 06:38 AMHappy birthday to yoooooou.
Happy b-day Danny Boy.
/pours you a cocktail.
Posted by cheapblueguitar on 12/22 at 08:46 AMHappy Birthday same name friend! I had a friend who also celebrated her birthday around this time and she hated the fact that her birthday presents were wrapped in Christmas paper. So, one year she got fed up and started wrapping her Christmas presents in birthday themed paper. IDK, I thought that was hilarious.
Anyway, enjoy your day (as well as you can), enjoy dinner with yo man!! : )
Happy Birthday!!
Posted by thisisdanyul on 12/22 at 09:03 AMHAPPY BIRTHDAY Daniel!!!!
I’m glad I didn’t miss sending you good wishes on the actual day due to my recent crazy work schedule. I hope your dinner plans turn out great!Posted by antisocialite on 12/22 at 09:25 AMBy the way, I just realized that the little “follow-up” box is still checked
Posted by antisocialite on 12/22 at 09:27 AMHappy Birthday!
Posted by Kirsi on 12/22 at 11:32 AMHappy Birthday, my dear Daniel! :muah:: I hope it turns out much better than you expect! (=
You certainly deserve it. (;
Posted by Poe on 12/22 at 03:19 PMHappy birthday, sweetie! You deserve to have a day all about you.
I have to say, my son’s birthday party was yesterday and not one of his presents was wrapped in Christmas paper. But one family did turn Christmas paper inside out and decorate the white side with pictures.
I hop he doesn’t grow up to feel the same way about his December birthday that you do!
Posted by Karen on 12/22 at 04:27 PMI must say that I was not informed of the time change, at least I do not remember that the work shift was moved but do remember that there was some talk about trying to get it changed. I to am working as many if not more hours but in a five day work week not six. Besides I always have a plan. And It will be better then expected. {;o)
Posted by richard on 12/22 at 06:04 PMaw thanks! you guys and gals rock! i have the best readers on the entire internet… and i am unanimous in that.
Posted by daniel on 12/23 at 12:07 AM@karen i hope your son can love his december b’day too. but it’s rough. if he never works retail, even as a part time gig he may be okay, but every year the party decor includes a tree. he has to be into that.
Posted by daniel on 12/23 at 12:10 AM
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