Desktop Calendars

In this great world there exists mighty people that are responsible for creating what many individuals use as their daily avenue for gaining nuggets of wisdom... desktop calendars. Take a trip to your local Barnes and Noble and you'll see that you can purchase these things in a variety of styles (2006 Cynthia Hart's Victoriana Wall Calendar... Anyone? Anyone?? Bueller?). They also come with varying types of content that are meant to show some sort of glimpse into your personality while it perches itself on top of your cluttered desk (maybe more of a sign of your real personality). For example, my desktop calendar is packed full of pictures of Italy. I've never been to Italy, but would like to go someday and I do enjoy travel. However, I have discovered the reason why they only make these as a one year calendar instead of more. You see, as we get closer to the end of the year, we start becoming apathetic and sometimes down right hateful about our beloved desktop calendar and its content. Here's an example of the short conversation I have had in my head as I walk into my office at work over the last year after I got my calendar for Christmas:

-So I says to myself "SELF!" (shout out to Emeril):

January 05- It's time to open this beautiful calendar and see what awesome pictures there are of Italy. I hope this will remind me of my desire to travel and see God's awesome earth.

April 05- Oh how I love the hills of Italy. Rome, Positano, and Sicilia!

July 05- So today is Friday, but my calendar says Tuesday... I need to keep better track of the days and peel these off more often. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday... Ahhh Venice, you are gorgeous for a Friday picture.

October 05- Italy. yeah whatever. You're pretty, but I'm getting tired of gondolas and ancient ruins. Where's my coffee??

November 05- I fully plan on being more intrigued by the sticky goo that holds all the pages together at the top and when pulled off makes an interesting snot like substance that I think the Keebler Elves create when taking a break from cookie baking.

December 15, 2005- I'm tired of Italy. Maybe I won't get a calendar for next year...

December 25, 2005- Ohhhh boy!! 365 days of New Ways to Eat French Fries! I've gotta see this.