The people I work with are unique in every possible way. They're all like little divided pieces of myself... and when I told them that, not one of them even blinked.
"That's deep, man. I know what you mean... I feel the same way."
Finally, acceptance.
They don't judge the way I speak or act or think. They even enjoy the poems I write and leave on the board. They accept each other for everything that they are.
-- Jourdan is living in anxiety and takes ten minute smoke breaks to smooth that rough edge. ("I really should quit, but it reminds me of my dad.")
Chris is a dancer and dances in the bus station when no one can see that elegant movement. ("Yes, I'm gay, in case you were wondering.")
Myranda is intelligent and I tell her that everyday just to make her smile that beautiful smile. ("Can I leave my textbooks up here?")
Becky is a singer and sings with me whenever good music plays over that old speaker. ("Hi I'm Becky and I can sing your order for you if you'd like!")
Danny is practically a comedian and the jokes he throws around are that ******* funny. ("Stuuuu? Why are you making chocolate pudding?")
Brandon is a flirt and he's constantly coming up with reasons to come to that front lobby. ("Hey Leigh! Can you put this tip in my waistband?") --
All of these people are so different, yet so alike. We get along just fine. I couldn't ask for anyone better.
I know I'm annoying my friends with all this talk of work, but I'm enjoying myself too much NOT to.