Black Friday

Black Friday is probably the worst day of the year for those not shopaholics. It is the start of the holiday season and that day seems to start earlier and earlier. Gilroy and Milpitas malls opened at midnight. Valley Fair opened at 5. And people are there waiting! I read in the paper that one husband couldn't even get into the mall and after an hour of driving the parking lot finally went home. I am not a die hard shopper, but even I know not to send in a rookie on a day like Black Friday. I thought the holiday season was supposed to be marked with good will, happy thoughts, good cheer, etc. Wake up and smell the hot cocoa. I was trying to find a simple parking space in the mall lot and learned a valuable lesson. These women will take you out. They are on a mission and nothing will stand in their way. Horns are honking, drivers are yelling, hand gestures are given, people walking to and from their cars are practically fighting for their lives to avoid these maniac women whipping around the parking lot looking for a space. Give me a break people. Is there something you need that urgently that you lose all sense of civility. The sad thing is one Wal Mart employee died opening the doors to the store. He was trampled by the stampede of crazed shoppers. Get a grip... nothing is that important. So if you can avoid shopping on the crazy Black Friday I would totally advise doing so. You'll save your sanity.