Observations...

Here's just some bits of food for thought from this past week of hell.

• What possesses people to wear sweatpants and holey t-shirts into a courtroom? Even further, what possesses said people to actually argue against the prosecution's charges? They're not helping themselves by stating their stressful jobs lead them to drink excessively and then drive home...not to mention their crimes not caught by the fashion police.
• Why do people drive 25 mph during the morning commute on Rte. 2? Seriously, this morning, a car that shall remain nameless, slowed down from 45 to 25 mph (almost like s/he was going to turn) but then decided that 25 was the appropriate traveling speed. Needless to say, me and the 45 cars behind me BARELY made it to school in time.
• Why do the fine souls randomly selected to sit next to you on airplanes NEVER have a clue as to when to stop talking? I'm all for witty banter, the exchanging of random information, and being "personable." But good lord! Recognize the signs of tiredness/naptime.
• Is there really a need for obnoxious lighting displays for all the world to see? I'm all for lights and decor to celebrate the season...but if you wanna be tacky, be tacky INSIDE so only you and yours can deal with your tackiness. Don't make the rest of us wonder why you're mixing colored lights and white lights, why you have one strand that blinks, and why you think the 30 ft inflatable Frosty is neat.

Note to self: Why do I miss pie and mashed potatoes but NOT the turkey? Investigate thoroughly.