We did just "adopt" my brother's friend. Perhaps he's indestructible.

[bubbles83]

I went to the Home and Garden Fair with my mom today. I don't even like to garden, but we go every year. We drive to the mall and then take the shuttle to the fairground. It's one of our "big" adventures together every year (the other being Vegas. PS: We're going to the ST convention this year. WE'RE DORKS). Last year I coudn't go because of work, and I was upset. About missing a gardening fair. So, as you can see, I'm kind of a big freak. Anyway. It was fun. The shuttle we took was number 815, so I was slightly worried we were going to crash and somehow end up on a magical island full of creepy smoke monsters and hot half-naked guys, but we got there okay. My mom bought this mop she's wanted to get for years. YEARS. Every time we go she freaks out over this mop, but she never buys it, and then whines about it for the rest of the year. So she got it. If she hadn't, I probably would have beaten her with a garden gnome or something.

We talked about my dad, who might be getting a nine to five job. Which is a terrifying thought. For as long as I can remember my dad has worked nights. For the last twelve years he's been the bar manager at a restaurant. And that's required him working at night Tuesday through Saturday. And now he's suddenly thinking about becoming a paper salesman. PAPER SALESMAN! Now, no offense to any paper salespeople on my flist, but that's no where near as cool as being an awesome bartender. And the thought of having my dad home in the evenings is weird. One of the reasons we all get along with him so well is because we don't actually spend that much time with him. He's my dad and I love him, but don't need to spend all that much time hanging out with him.

Then again, if he's a "paper salesman" like Mr. Benent, then I won't complain. That would be pretty awesome.

Comments

[pie-is-good.livejournal.com]

Haha, if your dad was a paper salesman, that would be awesomely hilarious. You should probably convince him to wear horn-rimmed glasses.

[natacup82.livejournal.com]

Or he could be a paper salesman like the folks on The Office.

[bubbles83.livejournal.com]

He does need to get glasses. I wonder if I could talk him into it? That would be fantastic.

[bubbles83.livejournal.com]

Maybe he can work with a Jim. I'd like that.

[luvmax1.livejournal.com]

I'm going to Vegas, too! When will you be there?

[bubbles83.livejournal.com]

I just read that in your journal. I'm not going until August though, so we won't be there at the same time. :(

[luvmax1.livejournal.com]

That's too bad, it would have been nice to talk to you in person. I've never met anyone from my friends list. I'm also kind of jealous that you get to go to a ST convention. I'm just going to some stupid slot tournament that my father is in. I don't know why,he doesn't even play slots. That was always my mother's thing.

[bubbles83.livejournal.com]

I know. It would be cool to meet people from my flist. I'm pretty excited about the convention. We're going to play bingo!

I'm sure you'll find a way to have a good time, despite all the bad experiences you've had there.

[luvmax1.livejournal.com]

I sure hope so. I keep saying to myself, what else could go wrong?, but then I sort of stop myself- I don't want to know what could else could go wrong. But we're going to see Mamma Mia at Mandalay Bay, and that's supposed to be a really enjoyable show.

[bubbles83.livejournal.com]

Don't say what else could go wrong! That's bound to make horrible things happen. But I'd try to stay positive. And I've heard really good things about Mamma Mia, so at least that's something to look forward to.

[goodtoast.livejournal.com]

...How would one go about even thinking about being a paper salesman? That's such an oddly specific job. I just can't picture anyone, EVER, saying, "Yeah, I REALLY want to be a paper salesman. The bartender is just a dayjob until I get my break."

But, him working with a Jim wouldn't be so bad. You could benefit.

[bubbles83.livejournal.com]

I think it's through someone he knows through his bartending job. He's getting pretty fed up with working where he is. The owner of the restaurant is kind of an ass.

I could definately benefit from a Jim. If he decides to do this, I might have to sit him down with some episodes of The Office, so he knows what he's getting himself into. And so he knows to let me know of any Jims he may meet. :)