Where have I been

So last week my work schedule changed to 4 days a week 10 hours a day. What does this mean?
1. 3 Day weekends -- AH YEAH
2. A change of pace -- oh yes
3. I'm working my Dad's old shift -- hmmm...
4. I get a cab ride home, so I walk to work instead of ride.

In other news...
Last Saturday night I "worked" as an auctioneer for a charity art event. I had volunteered from the beginning b/c I thought that it was something I could do to help a worthy cause (battered women). I was offered 5% of the 30% that the organizer was taking, which, after discussion at home, I decided to accept.
50 pieces of art - maybe 200$ as a low average, hmm that'll help the overdraft at the bank.
So it's the night of the auction - I've talked to the organizer 3 times in 2 days - she's overwhelmed. I get on my Tux and take a cab to the auction.

The people seem to be arriving late, or wait maybe they're just not coming...
By the time I've got the third piece up I've come to realize that I'm pitching to the Artist,their friends, family, and a table of rotory club seniors who made their "donation" by paying 195 NIS (45$) and aren't ready to put up the starting $100 bid on any of the art. I ask the "crowd" "now I'm hoping that you all are waiting for a particular piece... If you are waiting for a particular piece let me see you nod your head." crickets chirp and I see two people shaking their heads 'no'. Well I guess I'm not making my cabfare... I did get some really kind words from the artists and organizer including 2 people asking if that was what I did for a living.

Well it looks like work computers are crashing so off I go