Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Random Thoughts

The holidays are upon us and I have yet to go shopping. I didn't get a chance to make it to Black Friday partly because I was working the phones at Macy's customer service. I did get a chance to take advantage of the Cyber Monday sale, however. A few items here, a few there. All for under $100. Pretty good, eh? I thought about sending chocolate mints to my grandmother. And getting a gift card for my sister. Haven't decided what to get the parents.

I have been watching a lot of classic television lately. I am now a big fan of Hill Street Blues and St. Elsewhere. I guess since I am studying psychology and sociology, they kind of appeal to me. I also have gotten back into ER, even though the only character they still have that I know is Dr. Rasgotra, who was there before they started offing people and writing some of the best characters off (i.e. Dr. Carter, Dr. Lockhart and Dr. Pratt). Angela Bassett, has however, made it worth watching to me (again). She is very good at that part. But then there aren't too many parts she doesn't play well. I can't think of one.

Thanksgiving turkey has past and there are still leftovers in my grandmother's fridge. I think I ate enough during that holiday that I now ready for some Christmas trimmings. Of course, most of the same things will be made. My grandmother is still trying to get me to finish the last of the yams and marshmallows now. They are good. Brings a smile to my face.

Monday, December 01, 2008

Workplace Romances

This girl who sits next to me at work was talking about workplace romances and how they never work because one or the other always ends up getting jealous or becoming insecure about the relationship. I informed her that that is quite true. But there are so many people who have workplace romances that turn out to be the best thing in their lives. Happiness wherever one finds it is always a blessing. That sounds like something that'd be written in a Hallmark card (well, maybe an American Greeting card, instead).

But she had a point. If I wanted to have a relationship on the job, I don't know if I could handle my girl getting all gooey and chummy with another man. I mean I don't get jealous easily, but some dude is always trying to smoove over your woman (yes, I said smoove). But the arrow points both ways. This is not a one way street. So perhaps, what the girl said was correct. Workplace romances are not worth it. The emotional and psychological consequences must be detrimental. But they are probably fun too.