When the day comes, it's almost too much to bear. I clock out of work and rush to the nearest Electronics Boutique or GameStop to end my pain, all the while praying that there hasn't been a delay, or that the UPS guy isn't stuck in traffic. When I arrive and see the mountains of cardboard boxes behind the counter, I breathe a sigh of relief. At least there wasn't any traffic. Rushing to the counter, I grab the sales associate by the collar.
Minutes drain away slowly as merchandise is checked.
Finally, I'm called over to the counter by the associate who is hiding behind his larger manager. The order is rung up and I am practically thrown out of the store, game and all. It doesn't matter, I have my game and nothing else exists. A broad grin forms across my face. I am content.