In exactly one month, December 21, 2012, th so-called Mayan Apocalypse, the End of Days, the obliteration of the modern world, the ... oh, you get the idea. The world's gone as of December 22nd. Do I sound flippant? Nay, Nay! as John Pinnette might say (very funny comedian. Look him up.) I'm not flippant at all about the upcoming disaster. My standard response to someone commenting on this disaster is: Of course the world's ending on December 21st! My birthday's the next day and it's one I don't want to face (it ends in a zero, in case you all were curious).
Alas, my un-concern over the destruction of the world did not go over well with The Boy. When he first heard about this so-called Prophecy last year he got very anxious. He tends to believe in things mystical and there was so much coverage of this event in the news that it seemed like quite a real thing to him. My making jokes about being quite happy not to face the day when I turn ... ugh. That number. ... he did not find funny. So, to make him feel better I said,
"Well, December 21st is a Friday. Last day of school before the holidays. If it really will be the last day of the world do you want to spend it in school?"
He shook his head. Of course not.
"Okay," I responded. "Then here's the plan. For that day and that day only I will take a day off work, let you skip school and we can spend the whole day at the movie theatre watching one movie after another. That way, if the world does end, we can ignore most of it since we'll be busy watching some good movies. Does that make you feel better?"
He was totally on board with that.
So, for the last year that's been our plan. We're actually looking forward to it. Daughter One wants to join us now too. She's suggesting we sneak into as many movies as we can on one ticket. I'm not so brazen. Even if no one's around to check, I'll still feel guilty for not paying for a ticket. Not even the end of the world can stop my innate guilt-ridden personality!
So, what are your plans for the Apocalypse?
Not commenting, because the world had ended. Right?
ReplyDeleteHi Mirka! That's right. The end o'days means the end o'comentiing. Glad you popped in before the Apocalypse!
DeleteHah! I hadn't realized it was happening on the 21st! I ALSO have a late December birthday (on the 30th, and it ends in a five) that I'd prefer to skip! Love how you made a scary idea into a lovely day for you and your son.
ReplyDeleteHa! I knew there was something special about you, Anna. Capricorns rule (well we would if the world wasn't about to end)!
DeleteI'll just use that as a reminder to practice gratitude more. Life is good.
ReplyDeleteYes, Terry. Treat each day as a gift. Such a simple rule and so easy to forget!
DeleteApocolypse, aschmocolypse. The world can't end until my first novel is published. I disallow it.
ReplyDeleteHave fun on Dec. 21!
Hi, Barb! The world better not end - cuz I want to read your publlished book!
DeleteNothing to worry about. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo9vUJAYbu4
ReplyDeleteThere will be 30 hours of darkness, and the Electromagnetic Pulse will knock out all electricity for that time. Just buy fruit, stay home away from people who are in a panic or who have weapons, and be in a state of love. Pick up candles and invite your friends and family over to your home and be prepared to walk home if your vehicles do not work for a little while. Relax and enjoy the transition.