Gut Yontif, Mr. Schrute

It's really easy for me to get a bit depressed when I'm so busy, snowed under with work and unable to claw my way out from under it. That's kinda where I am right now. Also, this is the time of year when the pressure of the Jewish high holidays is beating down. But there are two things coming up that have kept me looking forward: Rosh Hashana, and tonight's season premiere of NBC's the Office.

The upcoming Jewish new year is a chance to start fresh - I can work on improving myself by learning from last year's mistakes, and generally trying to be a better person. Very serious business. The new season of the Office on the other hand, is going to be just plain fun.

It's a theme that tends to be a common one this time of year. Many Jews are stressed out about the status of their souls in Heaven, repenting properly, eating too much, and then not eating at all, not to mention missing work for most of October. That's why it's so super important to take it easy once in a while.

If you're like me, and you happen to be observing the High Holidays, you'll take Rosh Hashana very seriously. It's about your soul, after all. But my opinion is that if you REALLY care about the status of your soul, well, you'll check your local listings.