Labor Day...

It's nice to have a day off. They are rare for me. I haven't had a vacation since I started and that was about 16 months ago. I could use a week off. Hopefully one of these days.

I wasn't feeling 100% yesterday, so I did what I normally might do in such a situation - I went shopping. I enjoy shopping more than most guys, but that's ok. But maybe you know you're trending a bit too metro when you go to check out at Express and end up in a conversation with the flamingly gay cashier about how he just bought the same exact two pairs of underwear. Furthermore, you don't really think it's that weird as it's happening but only upon further reflection. He was also asking me how my day was and how I was spending my holiday... dude might have been hitting on me!

Whatever, it's worth it for the sweet deals I got. It was the labor day sale, which means bigger sale than normal. Labor Day is kind of the official start of fall, and fall is the main fashion season. Yes I'm mildly embarrassed to know that. Two pairs of jeans, an argyle sweater, a graphic tee and two pairs of underwear for $140! Express jeans are $70 a pair to start with, so obviously I did great. I think I saved over $100 from the sticker price. This makes me very happy.

I wasn't able to shop at Express for years because they don't cater to the overweight amongst us... must hurt the brand image or something. Maybe it's not like that on the girls side, but on the guys side... how much money are they losing, really? Most fat guys aren't shopping at Express, anyway. I was in the strict minority hurting for my overpriced designer clothes. But luckily I'm comfortably back in their "guidelines" so it's all good.

I'm in the process of trying to replace my whole wardrobe and this is not a cheap thing to do...especially now that I need a bunch of new winter clothes. Sigh. I need a raise.

I also got Guitar Hero 5 yesterday, to balance things out. It's pretty sweet - the tracklist is great and the crowd sings along in this one. Tons of fun! I haven't unlocked Kurt Cobain yet, but that should be fun when I do. I can't wait to desecrate his memory by making him sing the more ridiculous songs on the game. Ha! Thanks Courtney!

Only 3 days until the start of the NFL season on Thursday! But the fun doesn't really start until Sunday. Can't wait!