Jackassalope

April What?

The obligatory April fool’s day has arrived. A day I usually think about far in advance. A day I can get away with being mischievous and chalk it up to good old fashion tradition. A day you can tell people exactly how you feel, no matter how cutting it may be, and end it by clearing the air with “April Fools.” With all of this potential waiting in the wings, I actually forgot all about it. This was one of the first years I was actually consumed by deadlines at work, environmental factors, and other grown up stuff. And I have to tell ya, it kind of bums me out.

Apparently Internet searches on how to best your coworker is up 40%. I suppose with the seriousness of the national agenda, we’re all looking for a little comic relief. Perhaps it’s when you’re under the most pressure that you should break free of the stress and add a little comedy to your life; at the expense of others of course.

Work, you are now delegated to the back seat. $50,000 client deals play second fiddle to today’s tomfoolery. A paycheck can wait. There are laughs to be had, knees to be slapped, and tears of resentful joy to be felled. Today is an immature man’s Christmas, and I plan on celebrating. The day is young. I may have my fun yet. I guess we will just have to wait and see.