The Answer Will Question Still


Every Monday I'm blindsided by the same questions from the same people. First, HR corners me in my office, then the IT guy blocks me in the doorways. The question posed-

'How was your weekend?'

I'm sure they don't really care, they are just attempting to make small talk with the big thinker. I've learned to be short with these two so the reply is always the same.

'I didn't do much, wish it was longer.'

Well, for the past two weeks that has been the truth. Saturdays I've gone to see some pretty mediocre movies and spend so much time lazing around on Sundays that I'm in a daze for most of Monday. There will be a change in that routine this weekend, but my answer will remain the same.

I may come off as a cold person in the workplace. When I have to travel out of my office space to the copier I tend to walk briskly to avoid a few members of the staff. Often I'm caught in an unbreakable stride with the most annoying and meaningless inquiry-

'Hey, how are you doing.'

No eye contact on my part and the response-

'Fine.'

That's all, and most times I'm sure they don't hear me. I don't return the question, mainly because I really don't care. Is that not wrong? Nice wording. Aside from the instances described above, I think I am well-liked and popular at work.

Last season, Monday nights was take-out and Heroes and maybe something on MTV. I kind of miss the company, this season won't be the same. Chuck seems pretty good and I hope Heroes can keep it up. With this DVR, I won't miss anything...unless I die. Can't wait for Lost...and college basketball...and to get a life


the days to come