This Was NOT Part of the Deal!

When I sold my soul to capitalism in return for the conveniences of an industrial society, I was under the impression that this was a year-round thing. Capitalism gets my soul 24/7/365, and yet here we are, it's the end of December and suddenly you can't get an espresso drink past 7pm? I want my soul back!

I think there needs to be a "60 Minutes" exposé on this totally sketchy practice of shutting down businesses (including places that provide essential emergency services, like Starbucks!) without warning just because of these so-called holidays like "Christmas" (you know that name just screams bogus) and "New Year's" (why are we celebrating? because time hasn't stopped? get over it, people).

I smell a conspiracy. It must be the zionist media attempting to destroy American productivity and kill off all the caffeine addicts whose only hope for survival is the powdery tea they serve at the Chinese restaurant...where at least someone had the good sense to recognize that the world has not, in fact, stopped just because Jesus's birthday bash happened to coincide with the end of the Gregorian calendar year.

If I sound bitter, it's because I am.

Happy New Year's :-{

Update: I just got some caffeine and have returned to the world of joy, laughter and freedom from pounding headaches. It's good to be back!