Busy At Work

Today was my third day of work, and the first day of the semi-annual 20% off (practically) everything in the store sale. We had signs up that were like, "20% off everything!" which made me uncomfortable because no, we don't give 20% off textbooks, magazines, or short-discount items. And it's impossible to tell what books are short-discounted because the only indication is the presence of a 0 on the price sticker. Hence, several customers were Severely Displeased when their purchases did not qualify for the reduction. "But the sign says everything!" they would plead, and I would silently agree with them while having to hem and haw and say well, it doesn't really mean everything. And then they'd get kind of cranky with me.

The goodly manager bought everyone pizza for lunch because we were busy, and one step above that in awesomeness was that we didn't have to punch out for lunch. Pizza! With toppings! On the clock!

And yesterday, one of the other employees came downstairs and was like, "Alaina, do you want any beer?" I was immediately wary and thought, "Oh no, this is some kind of test where they try and figure out how likely it is that I'm going to drink on the job" so I was like, "why....?". Apparently one of the managers just bought several six-packs for everyone to share. Hooray for fun bookstores where employees actually enjoy their jobs!

I spent a considerable amount of time as the bag checker/gift wrapper extraordinaire. The first book that I wrapped was terribly done. I was actually embarrassed for this person who had to give it to someone else as a present. However, after awhile I was getting pretty good and I am confident that my wraps will be acceptable in the future.

One age group that is conspicuously absent is the 5-18 year old crowd. We get some babies in strollers, and a lot of young college types, but really nothing in between. This is actually good news, because a) I don't want to have to set up a display again if a kid knocks it down, and b) I don't have to worry about a parent coming up to me and being like, blah blah something is inappropriate, and won't you think of the children?!?

And this is why my concentration is in Youth Services.

So, the Blarney Stone! It was excellent! It wasn't quite as dark and shady as the naysayers on Yelp had made it out to be. I ordered the 1/2 pound cheeseburger with homemade onion rings and a gigantic collector's cup soda for $8.00. Mitch got a cheesesteak without the steak, so it was really just cheese and onions. Afterwards we went to the Wendy's on 45th and Lexington to redeem two of my terrific free junior Frosty coupons, and the greatest thing happened. We were served the Frosties, but the cashier didn't want the coupons! Huzzah! I still have nine left!

Now Daniel is out having a grand old time (I was out with him earlier but left after an hour or so because I was tired and lame) and I have to buzz him in when he gets home. Where are you, Daniel? I want to go to bed! Stop having fun!