Thursday, November 26, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving - Followed by the bracing for the shopping glut

First off, I would like to actually acknowledge that there is quite a bit I am thankful for this year; the MarJ, I am still employed, my family (wherever they happen to be), that I have a roof, food/walls and some good friends.

So yay.

Next I would like to state that for "Black Friday" I am going to be hiding in my office, not doing anything but watching select videos online, hoping that the "Building Our Future Beyond Foreclosure" landbank lecture gets posted soon (and writing my thoughts on the event in the mean time), working on my submission for my Cleveland Design Competition (sans the new computer I purchased distinctly for the competition - grrr) and catching up on my reading for the weekend. It is amazing how much you can get done when not spending 4 to 8 hours watching (and tailgating) for some football (American) team. I guess the Browns are making me more productive, so I am also thankful for that.

Have a safe holiday weekend, whether navigating your living room while stuff with turkey and wine or navigating the roads and stores supporting our economy and finding that great sale - while not squishing anyone in your hurry.

Me, I will be shopping local and online, don't forget to check out your local Bazaar Bizarre for local indie/crafts and Music Saves for ear pleasure needs/ gifts.