Five Signs that the Economy is Getting Better

1. The line at 99 Cent Pizza has been shorter lately
2. The elevator that I take to get to my office has been stopping more frequently on the floors between the lobby and my work space - in particular, on the floors of the recruiting firms
3. I haven't experienced as many taxis rolling down their windows and yelling at me to get in, playing demolition derby to capture a fare, or generally as angry
4. Facebook has once again taken over LinkedIn to become the preferred method for "catching up" amongst my friends
5. Staycations are almost not trendy any more.