Saturnalia 2020

Io Saturnalia!

The Eve of Saturnalia was uneventful. Ala Moana Center was scheduled to close at 6pm. Nevertheless, an attempt was made to procure dinner there. Upon arrival at 5pm, a quick observation noted that the mall was fairly crowded, unlike last year.

Dinner was courtesy Subway® on its last day of business in the mall. Although priced higher than other locations, the ability to sit in the Makai Market food court was the big draw. Subway® sandwiches have comprised the majority of the usual dinner fare. The reason? Vegetables. Well, a new dinner plan must be created very soon. But, what?

Target® was also very crowded upon entry, obviously because it was the only retail store open after 6pm. Saturnalia shopping was at a fever pitch. A pint of generic ice cream was purchased for no particular reason. The ice cream was consumed unceremoniously at the bus stop.

Saturnalia was also uneventful. A quick trip by bus was made to Kahala Mall to drop off a small donation to the Goodwill kiosk (now an annual tradition). A quick look inside the mall revealed the dismal ambiance. Every table and chair has been removed. There’s absolutely nowhere to sit down. The thought of the mall being a dining replacement for Ala Moana Center quickly faded.

Since there was no reason to loiter in the mall, a circuitous bus ride was made back to Waikiki. There were myriad tourists wandering around. Lines were queued at all of the open restaurants, fast food joints, and coffee shops. Why these idiots spent all that money to vacation here is beyond comprehension.

The rest of the day will be spent in the mausoleum. Old man grooming and mausoleum chores will be on the agenda. A can of Great Value® pork and beans will suffice for lunch. Then, a can of Wolf® chili with beans will be partaken for dinner. The latter and former will be served cold with slices of Great Value® wheat bread. Yum! Another nauseating Saturnalia has come and gone.

Miscellany: $2,000 was transferred from investment (term used loosely) accounts to the local bank. Money is rapidly disappearing.