Frickin' Cold

It's cold outside. Very very cold. I tried to do a little shopping today, but the cold made things very difficult. Travelling to the store was alright, because I could keep my hands in my pockets. On the way back, though, I had bags to carry. I had to do the alternating pockets thing, but it was for naught. The point is, cold is bad, but hot is worse.

I bought some swimming trunks at Giant Tiger recently. Suffice to say, they didn't really work out. While they technically fit, it was impossible to move one's legs properly. Maybe I'll post a picture of the ridiculousness of this garment.

"The Office" was directed by Joss Whedon tonight. It was one of the better episodes of the season. Essentially, a few things are happening:

* A bat has been discovered in the office. Jim and Karen pretend that Jim is turning into a vampire in front of Dwight. Dwight and Creed, meanwhile, have formed a bat-strike team.
* Michael has been asked to speak in front of Ryan's business class. Ryan has reported to the class that Dunder Mifflin is a struggling business, and is likely to die out within ten years.
* Pam is having work featured at an art show, and is hoping for as much support as possible.

The bat plot is mainly played for physical laughs. Kelly and Meredith get the worst of it, the latter having her head trapped in a garbage bag ALONG WITH THE BAT. Freaked her out quite a bit. Jim and Karen doing little "vampire revelation scenes" was also excellent ("That bread is WHITE HOT", "No Jim, this garlic bread is cool").
Michael is eager to embrace is role as teacher. He brings props, a soundtrack, but unfortunately no useful information. The questions take on a darker edge, peppering Michael with realistic talk of paper becoming obsolete. Michael defends his business, but stiffens up when it is revealed that Ryan believes that the business is dying, as well. On the ride home, Michael tells Ryan to clean out his office.
Pam’s show: Roy comes, bringing his brother with him. He tactlessly points out (eager to make himself look good) that no one from work came. Eventually, he leaves with his brother. He points out, however, that he looked at everything, and that Pam’s “art was the most beautiful art there.” Later, she overhears Oscar’s boyfriend insulting her work, calling it “department store art.” She’s not feeling great.

Ryan is trying to apologize, but Michael is having none of it. He asks Michael to reconsider firing him, but Michael clarifies that he’s “in the people business, (he) doesn’t fire people, (he) hires people.” Ryan is moving to a desk near Accounting, next to Kelly.
Pam is wandering the art show sadly, about to take down her work. Soon, Michael bursts in, apologizing for being late. He compliments Pam’s work, taking particular notice of a picture of the outside of the Dunder Mifflin offices. He immediately offers to buy it, declaring without typical Scott theatricality that he wants to hang it in the office. Pam hugs him immediately.

The last scene involved Michael hanging the picture in the office. He says that it’s important, timeless and excellent, and that it wouldn’t exist without paper.

The epilogue consists of Kelly being hyperactive and thrilled that Ryan is working next to her, further affirming that Michael may be smarter than he lets on.