You know, Monday hasn't had much of an effect on me. I've worked too many odd jobs to even care that the day brings so much dread and disaster to the general public. Even with my current gig, it's just another day to me.
Perhaps it's the luxury of not waking up at 4 AM to get up for work. Maybe it's that I get to work from home and hang out with my little cat. Regardless, Mondays don't sting me in the rear like they should.
Still, it's the day that has Garfield pulling his fur out by the bunch. It's the start of the work week and you're trying to survive and make it. You don't want to deal with the co-worker straight from Office Space who, for some reason, thinks he's your superior.
No, Ryan. Ditch the D&D dice and get a real hobby, like watching hockey. Heck, even playing Pokémon will suffice here.
Another problem with Mondays is that I can't make Vegas Golden Knights games. I know what you're thinking here.
"But Jacob! Don't you get off at 5 PM? You should see a game once you're off!"
Well, dear reader. It's much more complicated than that. I work late.
I love my other job, though. I get to see what weird stuff people are getting into, so it's worth it. Plus, I'm appreciated at my job, which makes things even better.
Diving into the Vegas Golden Knights playing on Monday
This season, the Golden Knights have seven games on Monday. The fun starts on October 20 against the Carolina Hurricanes, which might make fans feel like our orange feline friend. In fact, the entire Monday slate will have fans feeling groggy.
- October 20: Carolina Hurricanes
- November 10: Florida Panthers
- November 24: @Utah Mammoth
- December 29: Minnesota Wild
- January 19: Philadelphia Flyers
- March 30: Vancouver Canucks
- April 13: Winnipeg Jets
Six games at home sound extremely nice! When you're playing on the worst day in existence, you need home cooking to lead you to victory. It helps if you have a home record of 29-9-3.
But look at who you're facing! Last season's Presidents' Trophy winners, the Winnipeg Jets, are on the slate. You also face your playoff foes from last season, the Minnesota Wild. Don't forget the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers!
There's also the Utah Mammoth on the road, which is ready to explode onto the scene. Watch out for them this season. They could have a "Mammoth" takeover of the NHL.
Here's hoping that your Monday doesn't suck, dear reader. You deserve a guilt-free day that doesn't involve a snarky know-it-all who hails from Nebraska. Take it one step at a time and it'll be Friday before you know it!