Holidaze

Today after work I braved entrance into the belly of the beast and did the little bit of holiday (boooyaaah!) shopping that I needed to do. While a tad crowded, it was not insane (by Columbia Mall standards, at least). Even had dinner in the eatery as I watched the people do their thing. And in this sea of capitalistic, purpose-minded humanity, I felt that inescapable hollow feeling that has been accompanying me like Pig-Pen's dust cloud. I toughed it out, made the best of the opportunity, even escaping into the coolness of the Apple store for a while. Found nothing I needed (read: didnt already have) in the tool section of Sears. Spied a kiosk for Vonage, and I felt the urge to hurl boxes at stupid people. Resisted the pull of Cinnabon. Cast a derisive sneer to the Aberzombie and Bitch twinkdrone standing near the entrance. Could not even get near the pet store to pick up a little something for Kodi (shhh, it's a surprise) because of the crowd fawning over the menagerie for sale.

Tis the season, I guess.

I guess I will make it. Does not mean it wont hurt.

I can't wait until next year.