January 31, 2008

My buzzword for today was “optimistic.”

Determined to put the past few stress-filled days behind me, I started my morning optimistic that the day would progress uneventfully. That was at 8:15am. By 9:00am - although determined to maintain a degree of optimism - things were already starting to go awry. Just little things. And then more little things.

By noon, I was in need of a liquid lunch. Especially with mental images of a Joelle perfect martini wetting my thirst.

“Bartender please - fill my glass for me.”

Since I’m nowhere close to Southern Cal (and highly doubtful Joelle would be up for a stranger popping into her home asking for her special martini), I had to settle for a non-mentionable local restaurant chain and their less than stellar offering. I think they fired their bartenders, ’cause the drinks just aren’t as good as they used to be. Nevertheless, after having too easily polished off one cocktail, I would’ve had a second - but figured it wouldn’t be a good idea. Especially in light of the soured optimism from the morning.

My thought as I was driving back to the office - too bad it wasn’t an extended lunch. One that extended through the remainder of the afternoon.

Fortunately, the minor crises of the morning passed and the afternoon progressed peacefully. Well, as peacefully as one can optimistically hope. I should be thrilled that Friday - and the onset of the weekend - is only a few hours away. But, based on deadlines, my Friday is destined to be a repeat of the past few days. It’s going to be a long day.

Hence, the cocktails I’m sucking down tonight.

I think my buzzword for tomorrow is going to be “straight-jacket.”

P.S. As I was finishing up this post, what song popped up on my iTunes? No kidding! Bartender (by Dave Matthews Band). “Bartender please - fill my glass for me.”

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