The Man Behind The Curtain

I'm not sure why really, but I always feel it necessary to entertain, and make jokes while I'm in public. I suppose it's because I enjoy making people laugh, and help enjoy their day more. Sometimes you see someone ringing people up, and they look like their dog just died, and who enjoys seeing people like that? I figure I'm going to get this person and people around to smile, and jump start their day a bit. Some nuts are harder to crack than others, but typically I can get the job done. Sometimes though, people just don't want cheering up, or just have a awful sense of humor. Those people just aren't healthy for the world. Life is about enjoyment, happiness, and love. It's not about sulking, people depressed all the time, and hating life.

I'm not saying I don't get it, I mean sure it sucks working at some jobs. Customers come in, and have to bust your balls about an item that's marked down, but isn't ringing up right. As the worker you're just trying to get through the day without reaching over the counter, or karate chopping them in the throat. The worse customer of all are the ones having a phone conversation loud enough for the whole store to hear, while also trying to pay at the same time. These customers are a rare breed, and don't care about anyone else, or anything else going on around them. You see the cashier ask them the same question eight different times, but they can't comprehend it because there to busy yapping away on the phone. That's why I'm the customer that tries to entertain you, and make you laugh.

At the very least I'm usually the customer that will survive the quiet cashier that goes ballistic.

I had a very busy summer, which put a little stop to my blog for a bit. I'm going to try to change this however now that all my summer classes, and craziness is done. August has just started, and I'll be going away for a few days to some vineyards out in Long Island. My first getaway in about 5 years or so. Other then that, Madden comes out this month which is big for all gaming, and football fans every year.

Madden also symbolizes the start of the NFL football season. As a Raiders fan, I'm always cautiously optimistic each season. As my baseball team (NY Mets) have hit their own speed bump, the reports from Raiders training camp have been all positive. There seems to be a different feel, attitude, and approach this year on the Raiders. Hue Jackson has really got the team going on the offensive side of the ball, which in turn has fired up the Defense. The Defensive first round picks in Houston and McClain have looked good in camp, and will continue to improve, at least I hope. The last several years have been a rough go, but hopefully this is finally the year the Raiders can break through to a .500 or winning record.

At the very least the Raiders should be able to end their losing streak vs the rival Chargers.