Jeffrey’s flying to Los Angeles next week to spend a week with his dad. He’s nervous about the flight and looking for reassurance.
Posts under ‘Conserved Conversations’
Don’t even think about touching that Jello
On my lunch break, tourist parents walk dejectedly into the deli with their chubby little boy in tow. His sulk becomes a smile once he spots the hot and cold bar equipped with everything from Jello to bacon-wrapped shrimp. He starts racing around to peer at each offering.
He recommended za
I instant message Life Coach throughout the week. He keeps things in perspective - an interesting perspective.
Human resources should take a close look at this
I’m in the room I share with four guys at work. Two of the guys, one gay and one straight, are teasing each other about something. At one point, I hear, “I don’t think Amanda’s gay.”
Not an orphan yet
After getting an email regarding Hurricane Dolly and then seeing storm coverage on Yahoo!, I decide to call home and check on my parents. I leave a message and then hear back from my dad immediately.
Can I get a lift?
The 1 train, which could connect me to the 2/3 train and get me home, isn’t running. I realize I will have to go to another train station nine blocks away or just walk home. It is almost 10 p.m., and I feel like hunger is drilling holes into my brain.
The Chosen People
Woman #1: Oh, Jewish guys. They’re the best boyfriends.
Woman #2: Yeah! So sensitive-
Woman #1: “What’s wrong? What are you feeling?” And they listen!
That tricky trinity
Jeffrey is revising some of his writing when a complete non sequitur strikes him. As usual, I am too amused to be annoyed.
The kind of girl I am
The new kid I tutor, Jeffrey, is the most outspoken fourth-grader I’ve ever met.
Oxymorons and the morons who teach them
Jing is always up for digressions and fortunately, they often lead to teachable moments. Except when I don’t do the best job of explaining something.
