July 5th. Yeah, it falls after July 4th, the United States of America’s birthday. You would think that i would have something better to do on the morning after, such as nurse a red, white and blue hang over, but no. I was hanging out early in the morning scouring the news and trying to keep myself amused. And then it hit me in the face – two stories that made me very, very jealous.

Utah goes to 4-day workweek to save energy
According to CNN Money the state of Utah is about to shift to the 4 day workweek

In a yearlong experiment aimed at reducing the state’s energy costs and commuters’ gasoline expenses, Utah is about to become the first state to switch to a four-day workweek for thousands of government employees.

What the heck? I’m amazed that more and more states and federal agencies aren’t doing this. We should ALL be doing this. Couple that with my siesta idea and I would be one happy clam. But seriously, let’s look at it in these terms: The state of Utah is consciously making the effort to help people save money and energy by changing how they work. 17,000 out of 24,000 government employees will be working four 10 hour days. Do you know how much that would save me? Angela and I broke it down this evening. On a weekly basis this is what it costs me:

  • $75+ for gas
  • $35 for parking
  • $16.50 for Metro fare
  • 15 hours travel time

I would kill for a 4 day week. What I find even more obnoxious is that with the advent of telecommuting and telepresence and, in the DC area, broadband connections, I still have to lug my tired ass into the office every day. Grrrrrrrrr…

A Spa for Those Women Concerned About ‘Pelvic Fitness’
Yeah, I stumbled onto this article and I really didn’t know what to think about it. I thought it was going to be about that woman who created stencils so that you could shape your pubic hair so that it looks like lightning or a clover or some other shape. But, no, this is exactly what it sounds like.

And now comes the first medi spa in Manhattan wholly dedicated to strengthening and grooming a woman’s genital area. Phit — short for pelvic health integrated techniques — is to open this month on East 58th Street.

Dr. Lauri Romanzi, a gynecologist who performs pelvic reconstruction surgery, said she came up with the idea for the spa one day while walking by an outlet of BriteSmile, the tooth-whitening chain. She liked that the stores cater to people with healthy teeth.

I…but…women…down there…

Yep. Still a little speechless.