Overheard in the Elevator

Woman 1: …
Woman 2: …
[Elevator stops abruptly and doors open up approximately four inches, somewhere between the 15th and 16th floors.]
Woman 1: Uh… okay?
Woman 2: Oh, that can’t be good.
[Woman 2 presses the button for the 16th floor several times, to no avail. Woman 1 presses the Close Doors button several times, to no avail.]
Woman 1: That’s just great.
Woman 2: Yeah, this is pretty much my fault. I’ve got this black cloud following me around lately. But I have a granola bar in my bag…
Woman 1: Ha! Well, I guess I should press the alarm button.
Woman 2: Go for it.
[Elevator suddenly starts to go up, passes Woman 2’s floor, and stops at Woman 1’s floor.]
Voice of God over Intercom: Hello? Security. Is there a problem?
Woman 1: Nope, it’s not stuck anymore. We’re good.
Woman 2: Well, based on my luck lately, I think I’m taking the stairs back down.
Woman 1: Probably a good idea. Good luck with that black cloud!

Woman 2
: You too… I mean thanks!

8 Responses to “Overheard in the Elevator”

  1. Anonymous Says:

    Deaer Jenny,
    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!.
    Love, Vivian

  2. Dave Says:

    Holy Guackamole! It’s your Birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jenny! Had I known I would have made cookies or something. Go out and get yourself a big Latte and pretend I bought it for you for your birthday. hahaha
    Have a fantastic weekend!

  3. the cap'n Says:

    What?Birthday?Where?If so,Happy Birthday,of course!Have a good weekend,too!

  4. the cap'n Says:

    What?Birthday?Where?If so,Happy Birthday,of course!Have a good weekend,too!

  5. Anonymous Says:

    Happy Happy!

  6. Jenny Says:

    Hey, thanks everybody! I will most certainly have a couple birthday lattes this weekend. And by latte, I mean scotch and soda… ;)

  7. Quackin' Mad Duck Says:

    I was REALLY bored today at work, and got “up to speed” on your Orangehat Chronicles. It was far sadder and tragic than I could bear, forcing me to raid all the Xanax off the shelves. Your life is so so sad. I don’t know if I can read your blog anymore. I just don’t think my heart can take it.

  8. Quackin' Mad Duck Says:

    I was REALLY bored today at work, and got “up to speed” on your Orangehat Chronicles. It was far sadder and tragic than I could bear, forcing me to raid all the Xanax off the shelves. Your life is so so sad. I don’t know if I can read your blog anymore. I just don’t think my heart can take it.