Monday vs. Tuesday
The ultimate smack down. Two days vying for the title of worst day of the week. Who’s going to be taken seriously and who goes home full of despair and disappointment?
Recently, I was in a frank conversation, or argument rather, with a peer who was determined to convince me Tuesday was a far worse day of the week than Monday.
Here I state my case of the Mondays:
- My Monday morning wake-up calls are less than ideal: forgetting to set an alarm, pigeons attacking my air conditioner or the abrupt shower shift of hot water to cold, never fails.
- There is never enough caffeine to tackle the “Should have gotten this done on Friday” list that creeps into your head around 11 p.m. Sunday evening.
- Did you know, the most common day for heart attacks is Monday. Monday morning. Studies suggest there is a significant increase in blood pressure on Monday mornings. Who would have thought?
Now, not all Mondays are awful and maybe we’re just focused on how we predict we’ll feel, not how we actually feel in the moment of another manic Monday. However, on Tuesday I know at least one to-do got crossed off my list: Surviving Monday.
- Emmy Hayes
Here I state my case of the Tuesdays:
*Akin to finding one’s unique purpose in the world, so too do the days of our week search for their own individuality and favor among 7 fierce competitors.
To no surprise, Monday firmly positions himself at the head of the table – privileged with the responsibility of greeting the New Week first.
Unfortunately for Monday, however, the New Week means not just new work, but work from weeks of yore. For this reason, Monday undeservedly tends to get the worst rap.
*Tuesday, let’s revisit further down the line.
Wednesday. Ah yes, the infamous “Hump Day.” Wednesday tends to reward college students and drinkers alike with awesome specials. There’s no question as to Wednesday’s importance in safely guiding a stumbling, weak week-traveler into the safe arm’s of the weekend’s refuge.
Thursday. Who’s thirsty? Who’s thirsty for some great TV – The Office, Parks and Rec, Community, 30 Rock, It’s Always Sunny, The League, and let’s not forget Jersey Shore. One can feel the excitement building come sundown, Thursday evening. Thursday is like the Christmas Eve of the week, quick to sleep are the good little yuppies so they can reap all the rewards the weekend has to offer.
Friday – We thank God for the arrival of this day. We create tacky restaurants with servers clad in shining flare for the arrival of this day. Without Friday, who is Corey Matthews? Without Friday, who will hang with Mr. Cooper? TGIF.
Saturday – You were created on Saturday. I was created on Saturday. Your pet betta fish was created on Saturday. This day gives John Travolta the good kind of fever. But let’s be honest, college football is on Saturday.
Sunday – Day of rest. This day unearths world record shattering naps.
Tuesday. Tuesday is… Well the thing about Tuesday is that.. – Ok, so Tuesday. It’s not the beginning of the .. well it’s not the end of the – but it’s not the middle either. I mean. What I’m trying to say is that Tuesday.. Tuesday. Well there’s Fat Tuesday which is.. ya, Fat Tuesday. So really, Tuesday is like..quick sand? Sorry, I’m at a loss for words.
Must be Tuesday..
L.R. circa Tuesday, February 21