Thursday, November 24, 2011

Black Friday...

I hate it.

I've tried all day to have a brighter, better attitude about the upcoming event, but I can't.  I hate it.

I know it's great for some people, but this person would rather pay more or go without than to brave the crowd brought on by this sale day.  I don't even love shopping.  I don't mind it when I can spend money- but when that's the case, I don't care about a sale.  That's just how irresponsible I am I guess.

There is nothing worse in my mind than people fighting over something, or competitively guarding their finds.  My competitive personality comes out and I find myself loathing others I don't even know. 

Which is the conundrum.  I've got to change my attitude by tomorrow.  I have to be at work at 7am so I can deal with our share of early birds.  It's that yearly obligation that makes it hard to love my job as much as I usually do.  People can be quite interesting during a sale.  This will make my 11th Black Friday at work.  Eleven years and I've dreaded this day every time it comes around.  I'll be doing my best to change the attitude as I sleep tonight...wish me luck.

If you are a brave shopper...I'm wishing you luck as well.  After seeing what I saw tonight- the parking lot at WalMart COMPLETELY full- I don't envy anyone- nor do I envy the deal they may be getting.  Good luck, and may the force be with you...
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3 comments :

Kandice said...

Lol-did you see my latest FB status update....I agree with you whole heartedly!

Joey said...

I still don't get the whole "Black Friday" thing. Eventually the same sale show up down the line anyway. Why kill yourself in the crowds unless, you just like crowds...Some people do I have heard. You have to admit it does make work a little more interesting in the "people watching" category...Hope the day was prosperous!

Caldwell Family 6 said...

I can go without too. However, some year, I need to do it, purely for the people watching. My thing is, there is NOTHING I want THAT bad. I can see the fun in making a girls night out of it, but I agree, the deals will come around again!