Common sense or lack there of reared it’s ugly head today. As we are only a day away from Christmas, most people should have the majority of their holiday shopping done, right? Wrong! I included had to pick up some last minute gifts and apparently the rest of the state of Colorado did to. However, before I even left the house, I remembered the first round of public service announcements and took all of them into consideration. Particularly PSA #1: Before you even leave the house to go shopping, evaluate all the people on your list, consider that there are many others doing the same and allow yourself the proper amount of shopping time. Running into a store on your way home from and working yourself into a tizzy over the long lines is not good for the heart. Therefore, I evaluated what I needed so I could get in and get out.
As I got to the mall, I luckily found parking right away due to the plethora of open spaces. I thought, nice there isn’t that many people here. Boy was I wrong! I totally underestimated the amount of people and it suddenly occurred to me that there are a lot of different parking sections surrounding this colossal structure which I like to call, “retail pandemonium.”
You know I am all for people spending money and feeding the economy; especially in these hard times but do we really have to do it at a turtles pace? I can’t stand when people walk slower than molasses. It’s like that one car who causes a traffic jam because he is driving in the passing lane 20 mph slower than the actual speed limit. The same concept applies to public venues. Now, I am not saying everyone has to shop like speed racers but when an abundant amount of people are in such a venue, it is quite pertinent to keep a steady flow. Apparently, these people are some kind of special; borderline kings and queens and possibly even presidents and apparently, they won’t walk unless the red carpet is rolled out for them.
Common sense tip #1: Please be considerate of others when shopping and remember that there are hundreds of people trying to shop as well. Therefore, please walk at a considerable pace in which to avoid a people jam.
When I am making my way down the mall I find it impossible to walk without having to dodge in and out of humans, a.k.a turtles. It’s bad enough to have to swivel in and out of moving obstacles but it’s even more annoying when a group of people notice that they know each other and stop and start talking in the dead center of traffic flow. Now, it’s totally understandable that running into people you know happens, especially at a mall and at around the holidays. It even happened to me today, but once again there are other people to take into consideration.
Common sense tip #2: When running into people you know in public venues, please don’t block traffic flow and move your mini soirée to the side. People who don’t move like turtles will thank you.
Lastly, the thing that was really annoying today was the large families or groups of eight friends taking up the whole mall isle so others couldn’t get around. I completely understand that people want to shop with their families and or friends but once again there are other patrons to consider. I myself or others shouldn’t have to be blocked from getting to where I need to get to, just so Jim Bob’s family of five can walk side by side; causing yet another people jam. Which brings me to my last common sense tip of the day.
Common sense tip #3: If it’s necessary that the entire family or a group of friends must go shopping together, please pair up with a sibling or a buddy and stay to the far right so that other people can pass you if needed.
Needless to say, I did not get in and out of the mall today. Turtles thinking they are presidents, mini soirees and moving walls cost me and others precious time that we will never get back. It's time for the elimination of ignorance.
Until next time,
Zozo and Leggy J
csaintsc@gmail.com
"A perpetual holiday is a good working definition of hell."
George Bernard Shaw
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Holiday PSA's Round 2
Sorry for the delay, with the holiday's in full swing, time just seems to be racing by. Fortunately with another round of PSA's we've been able to keep calm...
PSA #1
Kill two birds with one stone, water your Christmas tree and do not place in front of an exit. Otherwise, your tree will ignite while leaving you trapped in the house.
PSA #2
Another place you should not place your tree is in front of the fireplace. If there is no other option in your home and you must, don't, I repeat, DON'T use your fireplace until after Christmas when your tree has been removed and the needles cleaned up.
PSA #3
When decorating the exterior of your house, do not walk on an icy roof, over-reach on a ladder, steady yourself on the gutters, or use any other hanging method that seems dangerous (This is where common sense should kick in). Doing any of these will result in a fall and could lead to impending death.
PSA #4
Please, no matter how much you dislike your family, or in-laws, try not to get wasted off eggnog or peppermint schnapps. One or two should be enough to take the edge off. No one likes a sloppy drunk on Christmas, knocking down the tree, opening the kids gifts, shouting obscenities, etc.
PSA #5
Next time the creep at the Holiday party tries to hang mistletoe over your head, politely say, "Did you know that Mistletoe is the common name for a parasitic poisonous plant that can cause stomach pain and diarrhea along with a low pulse?"
PSA #6
PSA #1
Kill two birds with one stone, water your Christmas tree and do not place in front of an exit. Otherwise, your tree will ignite while leaving you trapped in the house.
PSA #2
Another place you should not place your tree is in front of the fireplace. If there is no other option in your home and you must, don't, I repeat, DON'T use your fireplace until after Christmas when your tree has been removed and the needles cleaned up.
PSA #3
When decorating the exterior of your house, do not walk on an icy roof, over-reach on a ladder, steady yourself on the gutters, or use any other hanging method that seems dangerous (This is where common sense should kick in). Doing any of these will result in a fall and could lead to impending death.
PSA #4
Please, no matter how much you dislike your family, or in-laws, try not to get wasted off eggnog or peppermint schnapps. One or two should be enough to take the edge off. No one likes a sloppy drunk on Christmas, knocking down the tree, opening the kids gifts, shouting obscenities, etc.
PSA #5
Next time the creep at the Holiday party tries to hang mistletoe over your head, politely say, "Did you know that Mistletoe is the common name for a parasitic poisonous plant that can cause stomach pain and diarrhea along with a low pulse?"
PSA #6
For those with larger families and cooped up in one house together, be considerate of each other and keep the opening and presentation of each individual present to a minute and a half, max. Let's be honest, no one really cares what you got!
PSA#7
Once the holiday festivities are over, take down your decorations in a timely manner. No one wants to be preparing for the Easter Bunny in a neighborhood where Santa the eye sore is singing ho-ho-ho from the rooftops.
Following any or all of these should lead to a stress-free happy holiday for you and all those around you. Thank you for your time. Happy Holidays.
Until next time,
Zozo and Leggy J
csaintsc@gmail.com
Doing this leads to this --->http://www.christmaslightsetc.com/pages/Hanging-Christmas-Lights.htm
Monday, December 6, 2010
Holiday PSA
With the holiday shopping season in full swing and black Friday over it should go without saying, but clearly must be said...the crazies are out in full force this season. So we'd like to take the time for several Public Service Announcements (PSA).
PSA #1
Before you even leave the house to go shopping, evaluate all the people on your list, consider that there are many others doing the same and allow yourself the proper amount of shopping time. Running into a store on your way home from and working yourself into a tizzy over the long lines is not good for the heart.
PSA #2
Consider that there are many people trying to shop for the holidays, is it really a good idea to take your three screaming hungry kids with you -OR- should you perhaps go without them?
PSA #3
When looking for a parking space, realize that many are looking for spaces as well and with the cumbersome amount of food you are about to partake in, it may be a good idea to park at the far end of the parking lot. This will keep you out of the way of other crazy drivers who HAVE to park close and with the long walk you are sure to keep those pounds off.
PSA #4
Once inside the door and making your way up and down the isles, don't park your shopping cart perpendicular to the selves making the isle impassible. Please tuck your cart parallel to the shelves, next to where you are looking ensuring others to move freely down the isle.
PSA #5
Upon heading to check out, again realize that there are many others in line as well. Just pick a line, they will all take time. Perhaps while waiting, read a magazine or a book. Play a game on your phone. Call a relative or friend you haven't talked to in a while and catch up. Dare I go so far as to say...talk to others around you.
PSA #6
Still in line, may I make a friendly holiday suggestion. Spread the holiday cheer and if the person behind you is purchasing one/two items and you have a cart full, perhaps let them go ahead of you.
PSA #7
Well there is no number seven, because at this point you should be out of the store and headed home with all your wonderfully thought out gifts. And if you have listened to any of the PSA's to holiday shopping, you will be nice and relaxed. So much that a nice cup of eggnog while wrapping gifts is just what the holidays ordered.
Thank you for your time. Happy Shopping.
Until next time,
Zozo and Leggy J
csaintsc@gmail.com
"Common sense is genius dressed in it's working clothes." Ralph Waldo Emerson
PSA #1
Before you even leave the house to go shopping, evaluate all the people on your list, consider that there are many others doing the same and allow yourself the proper amount of shopping time. Running into a store on your way home from and working yourself into a tizzy over the long lines is not good for the heart.
PSA #2
Consider that there are many people trying to shop for the holidays, is it really a good idea to take your three screaming hungry kids with you -OR- should you perhaps go without them?
PSA #3
When looking for a parking space, realize that many are looking for spaces as well and with the cumbersome amount of food you are about to partake in, it may be a good idea to park at the far end of the parking lot. This will keep you out of the way of other crazy drivers who HAVE to park close and with the long walk you are sure to keep those pounds off.
PSA #4
Once inside the door and making your way up and down the isles, don't park your shopping cart perpendicular to the selves making the isle impassible. Please tuck your cart parallel to the shelves, next to where you are looking ensuring others to move freely down the isle.
PSA #5
Upon heading to check out, again realize that there are many others in line as well. Just pick a line, they will all take time. Perhaps while waiting, read a magazine or a book. Play a game on your phone. Call a relative or friend you haven't talked to in a while and catch up. Dare I go so far as to say...talk to others around you.
PSA #6
Still in line, may I make a friendly holiday suggestion. Spread the holiday cheer and if the person behind you is purchasing one/two items and you have a cart full, perhaps let them go ahead of you.
PSA #7
Well there is no number seven, because at this point you should be out of the store and headed home with all your wonderfully thought out gifts. And if you have listened to any of the PSA's to holiday shopping, you will be nice and relaxed. So much that a nice cup of eggnog while wrapping gifts is just what the holidays ordered.
Thank you for your time. Happy Shopping.
Until next time,
Zozo and Leggy J
csaintsc@gmail.com
"Common sense is genius dressed in it's working clothes." Ralph Waldo Emerson
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