The Holiday Nightmare

It's almost over, this semester. And I can't even describe how happy I am about it. I'm hoping I'll have a relaxing break before it starts all over again. Although, I don't think next semester will be nearly as bad as this one was. I don't think my break will really be that relaxing because I still have to work and I can tell you right now that people seem to be extra grumpy during the Holidays. And I thought it was supposed to be the happiest time of the year. I can't tell you how many times I got yelled at today. I didn't realize how many adults are still children in that when they don't get their way they throw a fit until they do and more often than not even if I stand my ground someone above me caves in and gives them exactly what they want and they never learn. I was listening to the radio the other day and there was a guy that needed to pay the taxes on his new home and it was the last day but when he went to the place to pay them they were closed and he seriously started throwing a fit. Throw-yourself-on-the-ground-bang-your-fists-and-cry kind of fit. I think he ended up going to jail because he attacked an officer in his rage. I just don't get it. Is it really worth your dignity to get exactly what you want when it was probably your fault that you didn't get it in the first place? Is it worth walking all over other people and screaming and swearing at them? I don't think so. It's not worth the time or the energy it takes, whether it changes things or not. Can't we just accept our plight and move on? Ah, in a world where the material didn't matter so much. I love Christmas but I think I'll love it even more when I'm not working in retail. It wouldn't be so bad, I don't mind the business and I love when people come in and they're so excited about what they're buying because it's a gift but then there are so many who ruin it for me. Bunch of babies who can't control their temper tantrums. I am much more willing to help you when you are polite and kind otherwise when you scream at me that you're "never shopping here again!" and expect me to care I really won't. It would make me very happy if I never saw you again.