Economy - Do we have to think about this during the holidays?

I like to read Entertainment Weekly - it keeps me up on pop culture without having to wade through the Britney factor, and I get to read Stephen King's column (every other week? every month? something like that). This week in the sound bite section (another of my favorites) they quoted David Letterman "Let me give you an idea of how desperate the economy is here in New York City...The crack dealers are now offering free nachos."

Yes, as I expected, I am now subject to the economy and have some time off for the holidays. I think I'll miss seeing my new friends every day the most. I'll find a new position, and more friends, but I hope I don't miss out on my old ones too.