Hello again! I realize I have more or less neglected this blog for the last (ahem) months, but I'm back! You're just going to have to deal! Anyway, I've been working in the seafood department at my grocery store lately and haven't been enjoying it to say the least, mood affected means no blogging (sorry about that). But anyway, I only bring this up because there's not too many people to talk to in seafood seeing as I'm the only one that works behind the counter on my shift, so there's a lot of time to think. And one random thought that came to mind is "why is doing a bad job considered 'sub par' and a good job 'above par?'"
Think about it! It doesn't make sense! I realize many words have multiple definitions and par is one of them. But let's be honest when I say the word "par" the majority of you would more than likely think of the sport of golf. In which case wouldn't doing a "sub par job" be the best thing you can do? In golf if the hole is a par 4 and your goal is to shoot par (4) or under(sub) par (3 or less). So why, when working in the real world would you want to do an "above par(?)" job, that, technically, speaking is bad.
So next time someone tells you your performance is "sub par," look at them with a smile on your face and say "thank you!"
It's a scary thought, knowing what goes on in my head. But like it or not, that's what you're going to get. With a heavy focus on sports we'll also look at movies, video games, and whatever I want to talk about. If there's a topic you'd like to see, let me know. But most of all, ENJOY!
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