Remember a couple weeks ago when I said my supervisor thinks I'm stressed out? Well, it's still pretty much true. She referred me to a local office that has a number of therapists who may be able to help me out with the whole stress thing. I haven't been to see a counselor since I … Continue reading Not Exactly Encouraging
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Spare Change
In the world of banking, the people on the front lines of the industry are known as tellers. These are the people who are expected to help customers with all of their day to day banking needs. It is often a thankless and miserable position to hold. These are their stories. These are their legends… … Continue reading Spare Change
Omelet Shoppe Confessions: The Creepy Night Guard
Step back in time with me to another trip to the Omelet Shoppe. Through a haze of time travel and cigarette smoke, you'll see the Creepy Night Guard. As an establishment that stays open 24/7, the Omelet Shoppe saw its share of hooligans and ruffians (some of whom you'll hear about in a later confession). … Continue reading Omelet Shoppe Confessions: The Creepy Night Guard
The Single Guy vs. The Friend Request
"Mr. Peck!" yelled the teacher from her office as I was sitting down to type up some paperwork. "You should go onto Facebook and add my nephew's wife's sister as a friend!" Translation: "You're single, and therefore lonely and miserable, right? Well, I vaguely know someone who is also single and of reasonable child-birthing age. … Continue reading The Single Guy vs. The Friend Request
Back to School
Today is my first official day of school (as a student) in seven years. Today I officially begin working toward teacher certification. Not that there's anything wrong with my career as a counselor. I'm just ready to move into a new career that will be stressful in a different kind of way. When I was … Continue reading Back to School
Question of the Week #12
If you were able to live to the age of 90 and retain either the body or the mind of a 30-year-old for the last 60 years of your life, which would you want? The mind, without even hesitating to think about it. I'm not saying that I won't care or complain when my body … Continue reading Question of the Week #12
It’s My Blog and I’ll Write What I Want To
When I started this blog, I claimed that I would not use it to share any of the fiction I've written or am writing. I also said I wouldn't write any movie/book/TV reviews either. I know I've shared thoughts on at least one movie. And I've ranted about a book that I recently listened to … Continue reading It’s My Blog and I’ll Write What I Want To
Omelet Shoppe Confessions: The Proposal
One fateful post-Spring Formal evening, a large group of us decided to make a run to the Omelet Shoppe, as we often did after gala events. Because after a formal dance, nothing says "classy" like a greasy, smoke-filled diner. That night, there were enough of us to have to spread out and sit at several … Continue reading Omelet Shoppe Confessions: The Proposal
On the Drive Home
It's quite the drive between the school where I work and my home. The majority of the 45 minute drive is spent on winding back roads. The only thing you can be sure of on these roads is that you can never be certain of what you might see. Once, a chicken literally crossed the … Continue reading On the Drive Home
Legends of the Bank Teller
In the world of banking, the people on the front lines of the industry are known as tellers. These are the people who are expected to help customers with all of their day to day banking needs. It is often a thankless and miserable position to hold. These are their stories. These are their legends... … Continue reading Legends of the Bank Teller
The Confusing Middle 