Shooting the $hit

It’s been a few months since I’ve last posted  but I have been extremely busy with my new job. So, where did I leave off? Ah yes, the economy….it’s kind of hard keeping a straight face while typing because our economy is the epitome of a bad joke. The world’s super power is bailing out banks and the auto industry for about $735 billion dollars, unemployment is creeping to scary levels, foreclosures are rampant, and most of us are rubbing our last two pennies together at the most inopportune time: Christmas.

Christmas, this is supposed to be the most festive time of the year but it certainly doesn’t feel that way. Do you know how much it sucks knowing that you can’t afford to buy your fiance, parents or friends a gift because it would be such a financial burden.  I’m not even talking lavish gifts, gifts around $100 should be more than attainable for anyone with a job, yet it doesn’t seem like it’s gonna happen.

So my solution: I am going to go 2nd grade arts and crafts style and make everyone I know a macaroni necklace, how much is a box of mac and cheese anyway…$0.89? Of course that’s not the only thing I’m going to make, I am also going to make a picture frame out of Popsicle sticks and cover the edges in macaroni…this one never fails. But wait…there’s more: who wouldn’t love chopstick hair ornaments, a rubber band belt, or a cardboard box guitar???

Seriously though, times are tough and I know I am not the only one struggling. This is going to be one of the most disappointing Christmases ever, I just feel crappy not getting anyone something substantial. I will think of something…I always do.

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