Speak of the Devil

Jamaican lady with a wig comes in daily, sometimes twice, and plays a large sum of the Numbers game. Pleasant and understanding, however, like many Lottery customers, overstays her welcome nonetheless. Asks me to check her tickets that she already knows to be losers. A redundant and futile task meant to sate her obsession. While she was here today, another daily Numbers regular happened in, he less irritating due to the brevity of his visits. In-and-out, which has led me to appreciate him more.

There is an old man loitering now, as I type this. He played a Megabucks and Mega Millions number one each, but he's just standing looking out the window. I asked if I could help him, he said he was just waiting. Upon his asking me if that was OK, I nodded, but really, I want to be rude and kick this decrepit bastard out. He looks pathetic.

New Year

It's my first day back at work this year. I had to come in extra early, as I'll have to do for the next two weeks.

This upcoming fortnight also entails a heavier responsibility load.

I just hope I don't have to deal with too many degenerate gamblers who loiter and distract me.

I will report back on these patrons. In fact, I've been considering for a while now profiling them to a certain extent. Despite my annoyance at their presence, they do keep me employed. On top of that, they are definitely interesting characters some of them.