I don't mean to brag but I think I have the Ultimate Unday. This upcoming weekend (and next) I have off Saturday, Sunday and well, an Unday. The unday is the ultimate because it follows a serious weekend of festing (did I just use "festing" as a verb as in "I will be festing"? Eww). Yeah, but it's true. Somehow (without requesting) I have off BOTH Mondays following the fest. And you know what the rule is kids. A monday off following a full weekend off= UNDAY! That's the name of the blog and that's what I'm blogging about right now. Ah the exhiliration!
*Again this is not a gloat, just a simple observation. Then again isn't the nature of Unday a little gloaty? When someone is granted an Unday they sort of having bragging rights. You don't just keep such information to yourself. You spread the word of Unday and the power thereof. It is what we all aspire to have (atleast) so it's obtainment should be celebrated! So should an exacta Bunday and the now newly designated Punday. Shout it from the hills (or the bayou in this case). UNDAY! UNDAY! I've got an UNDAY!
**This Unday sponsored by Patti at Port of Call. Thanks Patti!
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I'm aware of the typographical error in the "it's". I was so excited about my post I did not proof diligently. It's supposed to read "its" (as a possessive). I know my audience is comprised of a bunch of meticulous English majors. This is my disclaimer.
ReplyDeleteSo, if one is unemployed and, consequently, has no purchasing power, and thus possesses only very limited capabilites to partake in any "festing" -- is one entitled to claim an Unday then? Technically, every day, save for the job-search parts and job interviews, qualifies as the Unday.
ReplyDeleteHowever, does it become that, once it's neither coveted (as in, I'd rather be working) nor worth bragging about? What I am asking is, would you agree that only the gainfully employed can call the Unday?
I thought of this as I was posting. It's complicated but I think it goes like this: you can still claim Unday if you are working to seek new employment. That's a job in itself and causes stress. And also because you literally do have an Unday until you have a job. You are getting that extra day if you want it or not and you are using the other days to pursue employment. It's up to you. You can use the Unday for it's intended purpose (other shit) or you could forfeit it and do job searching crap. The Unday is equal opportunity in that way. If there is a purist out there that wants to refute this arguement this blog is the perfect place for that conversation to happen. T.s.? nug?
ReplyDeleteHaving spent much time unemployed, I do believe that only the gainfully employed or the successfully zen (to the extent that there's a difference) can claim Unday leisure. I don't say this to be exclusive, it's just that the lightness of the Unday spirit can be so elusive, downright aloof, when one feels pressure to find a job. It's a cosmic rip-off, to be sure, but an existential reality nonetheless--at least in my experience. Here's wishing you well in the job hunt and at least an Unweek between employment secured and your first day on the job.
ReplyDeleteI concede to that arguement. I knew there would be one. I too wish you much luck with the job search. F&F Candles tomorrow if you'd like.
ReplyDeleteJust to put my two cents in, I concur. When one is experiencing something of a "perma-un" the novelty wears off pretty quickly. It's not that "un-ness" can't be attained at times, as MosquitoKiller notes, but without what I will call "ondays" (for lack of a better term,) the unday eventually loses its meaning. Hence the importance of candles, well wishes, and some companionship and vino this weekend if you are up for it.
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