Friday – JohnKu – TGIF

 

 

Friday again and I must say after the holiday last week this Friday seemed to take forever to get here. I don’t think it is my imagination since for whatever reason I really did only work three days last week. I took off New Year’s day to watch the Baylor Bears lose to Michigan State. The funny thing was I graduated from Michigan State and was rooting for the Bears. I should explain. My daughter went to Baylor graduating in 2011 and I guess I wanted to cheer on the place where I spent the most money. I remember when I attended Michigan Stare the cost was $186.00 a term (three terms in the year) for tuition. I think my daughter’s cable bill was higher than that. I won’t go into the obvious relative comparison data like a gallon of gas was nineteen cents just suffice it to say I followed the money on this one. Today’s JohnKu (a term coined by Words4jp) talks to how post vacation weeks are a pain. Hope you like it.

Full Time by John W, Howell ©2015

Full week, no time off,

Is unfair labor practice . . .

After holiday.

 

 

23 comments

  1. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    No kidding. Maybe the first day back should be a half day.

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  2. Marie A Bailey's avatar

    Especially when you also have jury duty 😦 Fortunately, it only took up about 1.75 work days, and it is a civic duty and it was resolved in a way that we (jurors) were relieved (nobody wanted to ruin a young woman’s life just because of bad judgment and presumably pressure from someone larger and older). But now I feel behind on Life itself … so glad it’s Friday!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes. You need to unwind after a tough week with the system.

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      1. Marie A Bailey's avatar

        A couple glasses of wine, please! Red, at room temperature. Too cold for icy drinks, even in Florida 😉

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Our room temp is 55 degrees. (kidding – cooler)

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  3. S.K. Nicholls's avatar

    Have a relaxing weekend, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You as well Susan

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  4. Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister's avatar

    It is so chilly here that I can’t even write about a frozen margarita. Coldest week here for sure…short week comes as a blessing. 🙂 Enjoy your weekend, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Just got back from walking the dogs. Scheeeeeze. shook like a crack baby.

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  5. guyportman's avatar

    The game must have been fun John. I hear college fees are pretty high in the US especially for foreign students studying there. We will no doubt start catching up with you soon.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      A good school runs about $30,000 to $40,000 a year tuition only. There is room, board and books on top of that.

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      1. guyportman's avatar

        Ouch. I feel sorry for the kids from poor families who can’t play ball.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          If a student is good academically there are scholarships and also some good public schools which are much cheaper.

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  6. words4jp's avatar

    The first full week back is always a letdown…….

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ain’t it the truth.Thanks

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  7. kateloveton's avatar
    Kate Loveton · ·

    The first week back after the holiday is a killer. I can relate.

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  8. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    A bit late, but it made me laugh … so I hope this week won’t be as busy for you.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks. Hope your week is good as well.

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