So apparently there’s a theory that the reason Mordor is situated in the east of Middle Earth is because, during WWII, Tolkien feared the rising Soviet Union more than Nazi Germany. I think Tolkien denied this, but Freudian slips happen.
okay but was i the last person to get the “work out when you’re depressed it’ll help so much” memo?
Oh it’s so important, I’m sorry you missed that memo! My doc told me two years ago that I should elevate my heartrate for 15 minutes a day for the best effect. I also found that, on days I couldn’t get 15 minute run in, a walk helps too. Especially considering sunlight is another natural aid for depression. (side tip: exposing yourself to sunlight for 15-30 minutes between 7-10am helps your body set its biological clock and leads to more regular sleep patterns).
Thanks so much for the tips!! I just finished doing cardio when I posted that and it’s like wow suddenly my body hurts and everything else doesn’t? and I feel like a good person instead of like a piece of shit? wat????
I’m glad, yay!! Yeah, it seems counter intuitive to get into a cardio pattern when you can barely get out of bed.
To all the baristas participating in Happy Hour today, may the odds be ever in you favor.
It’s day three and we have had two baristas hospitalized, one transfer stores, one was fired, and our manager put in her two weeks notice.
This is the one Hunger Games I might actually win.
Update: two more baristas put in their two week notice.
There are only three of us left now.
Good time to ask for a raise.
The sad part is I did just get a raise, a whole $.38 per hour, which is rather generous compared to the $.12 I got last year. So I’m almost making $11 an hour now.
On the upside, the store is so desperate to appease us and keep us from jumping ship, whenever we stay longer to cover the shifts from missing people, they buy us $20 gifts. I’ve gotten a nice face cream and a new dress.
It is just bad timing because it’s my last week of school and I have to have five papers and a creative writing portfolio done by Friday. After this week, I’ll be willing to put in a bit more time without being scheduled for it.
