Black Friday Insanity!

OK, don't hate me when I say this but yes, I was one of those people that went out on Thursday to Walmart for the early savings. Although, I am personally against it (yes, I acknowledge that to say that is hypocritical) there were some items that I desperately needed that were one sale. I got there around seven (7pm) and the doors were open. I strolled in and down the middle isle was the item that I was looking for. It was the pillows for $4.88. I have a lot of family coming over for the holidays and not nearly enough pillows for everyone. When I saw them all in this box, I picked up four of them and put them in my basket. That is when a rude Walmart employee yelled at me to put the pillows back. He shook his old, boney finger and said, "You can't have those pillows until 8 o'clock. It's not fair to everyone else that has been waiting here!"

Well, look. I didn't know that I couldn't take them right then and there. He didn't have to yell and be rude about it. It was right there and then,that I looked around and realized that I may have made a mistake even bothering with the sale. This was my first "Black Thursday/Friday" holiday sale and I thought it would be very different. Sure I've heard of the awful stories of crazy people yelling and pushing for a stupid toy but this was an employee and I simply didn't know the rules.

Over the next hour of standing in the same spot for freakin' pillows, I saw desperation seed itself in the eyes of the people that were waiting. The more people came into the stores and lingered around the items that they were waiting for the more people seemed to gear up to get competitive. I got a little worried but kept my cool.

Finally it was time. The announcer came on the PA system and in a muffled tone announced that it was now OK to take our items. It was awful! People were grabbing at stuff everywhere. Pillows and tempers were flung around. I grabbed my pillows and ran down the fabric isle where it was empty and safe. When I was reunited with my hubby, who was at another location trying to get a deal on Skylanders for our kid, I was relieved to see he had made it unhurt.

As we stood in the isle blissfully free of the crowd, I started noticing the inhumanity of people. People were swearing and cussing and fighting and for what? Toys? Some sheets and pillows? Have we really gotten this crazy? I mean I would have been disappointed if I didn't get my pillows but I was not prepared to actually physically fight someone for them. Hell you need them that bad, take them.

It also got me thinking about the impending date of December 21st. Whether you are a believer or not, if you went out on Thursday night or Friday morning you too saw the craziness of the crowd. Some guy in Indiana had to be arrested for threatening a crowd of people going into a Best Buy. Another person shot up a Target, what is going on?!

I happened to believe that something, not sure what, will happen.

It could be aliens (that's highly unlikely since we as humans are probably not interesting enough), it could be the fall of Wall Street, it could be the start of World War III or it could be just a another crowd of morons upset that nothing happened on December 22nd that they actually create an issue. I don't know. I only know this...if people are willing to fight over $20 sheets, think of what they will really be like should something really happen and it was food they were going after.

It would be bloody. As for me I think I will start now. Better late than never. Cause if something goes down, I don't wanna be anywhere near people or the grocery stores and especially Walmart. Well, enought of that I promise to have a better and cheerier subject next time.

Until nex time...be safe!

Absence makes the heart grow fonder

Well, did anyone miss me? I missed writing. I've been so busy lately with my book launch and check this out, I actually got interviewed by a reporter. Me! I know strange uh? I was in the Longmont Times October 28th. Don't worry for my five loyal fans here's a link to the actual article http://www.timescall.com/news/longmont-local-news/ci_21857216/erie-witch-says-magically-inclined-get-bad-rap. You can also see the story on my website, www.JennipherDallas.com. It was strange too because in the article I was referred to as the Erie Witch. I've never been referred to by any other name or title other than my name or Mom. So it was strange. I am still hoping for some book reviews by anyone who wants to put it out there. So if you have read the book and want to have your opinion heard you can post it here on my blog or you can post it on my website. I promise not to get my feelings hurt should you not like the book.

 

OK enough self-promotion, moving on. It has been a little over a month since I've blogged and I've been busy with Halloween. We had a blast. The kids got all dressed up and my nephews came over and trick r treated in my neighborhood. I have to say I have the coolest neighbors ever. They really get into the spirit of things. Three doors down one neighbor actually transformed their house into the barn from the second season of The Walking Dead. There was a huge sign in front of his house that said "Warning walkers in the barn!" and a headstone with the spray painted name Dale on it. Anyone who follows this awesome series knows what that means. Needless to say that out of all the wonderful decorations and neat homemade haunted houses, this one was my favorite. I love The Walking Dead!

 

I was also preparing for my All Hallows Eve ritual. I chose my candles and their senses carefully, got all the pictures of my relatives past and prepared all the needed materials. It was a good ritual. For those of you who were not aware, I am Christo-Pagan. I know that a lot of people don't understand what exactly a Christo-Pagan is so I am borrowing from the following website:

http://www.northernway.org/cpinfo.html

 

"What is this term, Christo-Pagan? Isn't it a contradiction? Well, the truth is: your ancestors were probably Christo-Pagans. In Europe the historical Dual Faith period lasted from approximately 450 AD to 1100 AD, some say it began with Christianity itself. Indeed, Christianity has undeniable pagan roots. During the Dual Faith period our European ancestors were able to practice both their "pagan" ancestral religions and the "New Religion" coming up from Rome."

I suggest doing some more research if this peaks your interest. I do have a couple of great books I would recommend reading if you are leaning in this direction. I actually met the authors and was awed at the level of information in the book. It's called ChristoPaganism by Joyce and River Higginbotham and the other is The Path of the Christian Witch by Adelina St. Clair. Both of these books are excellent and will help anyone who is Christian or more to the point Catholic and curious about Paganism or Wiccan. I do read that a lot of people are going to more ancient religions like Wiccan and Druidism, not sure why that is but it's not a bad thing in my opinion.

Yule is fast approaching and getting ready is going to be fun. I am looking forward to having my sister and her family join us. I will be keeping everyone updated on my journey through the shopping craze for what most people call Christmas. So bring on the sales and the crazies...I'm going in.

Until next time...