In defense of defense mechanisms PINNEDOver the course of this year, there have been many occasions where I've returned to this site looking to take an analytical approach to my newfound love life. Some days I came here grateful and optimistic. Many others I came here skeptical that I... See More »
Entry 20 "Doesn't matter how much furniture you stack at the door"I don't want to feel like I'm beating a dead horse, but this dog has unquestionably brought a different energy into the household, and I'm truly inspired by the changes I've been seeing. Taught him a few new tricks and he learns remarkably fast.... See More »
Entry 16 "Orbiting the Ego"I feel like I might be approaching the end of the line with my job. It’s not that I feel like I’m overworked or underpaid, or even like I’m being mistreated in any way. The primary driver behind it is my increasing frustration with my coworkers.... See More »
Entry 15 "Persona non grata"For the last two years, I’ve skipped wishing my little brother a happy birthday. Not because I forgot, or even because of a grudge, but because I want him to move on. I haven’t seen or spoken to my family in almost a decade, and while I have no... See More »
I Have No Family SupportEntry 7 “Home is where people notice your absence” I met again briefly with the dog park guy, and as you do with people you only vaguely know, I relied on my collection of generic observations and imparted with him the comment that I hadn’t seen... See More »
