There's a certain category of topic that I like to ponder while at my temp job. You see, my current temp job requires a minimum of thought. I collate a few papers, pack boxes, and ship them. Then I do it all over again. And then I enter names and addresses into a database. Not mind-bending material.So to distract myself, I listen to NPR and think about the kinds of questions that have no answer. Like, if your house was on fire and you could only save 3 things, what would they be? Or, if you could live in any other time period, which would you choose and why? My left brain and right brain could debate the merits of the Age of Enlightenment vs. Colonial America all day! I never actually make a decision, but the 8 hours pass much more quickly.
So this is the question I was thinking about yesterday: What's my favorite day of the week? I was thinking it partly because I was convinced it was Friday, which always sucks when you realize you have to get up for work again tomorrow. For me the question hinges on what you appreciate more—the actual weekend or the delicious anticipation of a Friday afternoon when it stretches out before you, 2 and a half days of relative freedom.
I tend to be the type of person who enjoys the anticipation. I like Christmas Eve better than Christmas Day. I like planning and packing for trips. I like researching big purchases almost more than actually having the item.
So this would make me lean toward saying Friday is my favorite day of the week. (Sorry, Tuesday. I'm sure you're a very nice day and all. It's not you—it's me.) But that seems kind of crazy. Can I really say I like anticipating good times better than the actual enjoyment of them? What a weirdo! And then I argue myself back toward saying Saturday is the best day, or even the laziness of a Sunday afternoon. Lately, I've really been enjoying our bargain Tuesdays—seeing movies for a discounted rate at the Mariemont Theatre.
Tomorrow's topic of distraction: If I could be famous for anything (acting, writing, winning the Nobel Peace Prize), what would I choose and why?
3 comments:
Fave day of the week? Any day that Nathan Lane and/or people with initials are not in the office. Which would be today. I'm totally sneaking out to go get breakfast in the next half hour. Mmmm, hash browns....
Sunday. Why? Sleep in. Go to gym. See hot guy. Relax. Watch Family Guy.
Otherwise, vacation days. It doesn't matter whether I leave town or not.
My favorite day, I hate to admit in a public forum - would be Monday. Monday - you don't have a sucky day behind you. It's a new week, a new beginning. You're rested, relaxed, and hopefully ready for the week. Also, my Monday schedule is go go go, so it makes the day go smooth. Unless it's summer, then it doesn't matter because I'm off!! About 4.5 more months... I can do it!
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