10 October 2017

Today I met a cop.

I was taking a night drive, something I hadn't done in a while. While I was driving, I happened upon some cops, using their flashlight to signal. The guy appeared to signal to pull over so I did. He approached my car:

"Why did you pull over?"
"I thought you were signaling to pull over."
"Did you want a ticket?"
"Not really."
"I was just using the flashlight to show you I was here, since an accident happened."

He flashed his car across the skid marks that veered into the other lane and took a sharp turn into the phone pole a few feet in front of me.

"I saw you since I saw the lights."
"No worries, just be safe out there."
"Thanks, you be safe too." 

I left. What I didn't tell him is that I am pretty sure I saw a menehune creeping across the road earlier. It started to cross the road where the shadow was darkest, but as a cop car approached, it leapt back into the shadows. As soon as it passed, it snuck across as if I didn't see it. I did, but even the lights from my car didn't penetrate its figure.

I had to wonder if the driver in the accident saw them too. 

9 October 2017

Today I met my new coworkers.

One of them recently moved here... As in the past few months, and away from a tenured job because his wife wanted to be closer to her mom. I respect that. A close friend of mine is constantly trying to get me off the island, which is a true goal I should probably set. But I really enjoy being near my parents, especially knowing that my time with them is limited.

I don't know if this particular sentiment is the same as my coworker, but it's how I feel. 

8 October 2017

Today I met a coworker's girlfriend.

Again, I really hate when I don't remember people because... Well, their impressions of me are often when I'm drunk. When she had met me, I was pretty plastered and apparently speaking fluent Tagalog. Unfortunately, she understood me. Hah. 

Fortunately, she was super cool about it and didn't mind. We ended up talking about a variety of things, so overall was a win. 

7 October 2017

Today, I had a lady swear at me.

It didn't upset me, this lady is not all there anyway. She kept insisting we had her social security number, which isn't true... But in her mind I can see why, since she's failed every single credit check about getting a phone from us every time she tried.

She flashed a police report threateningly at me, and I saw it was blank but gave her a business card anyway to call someone from the store anyway.

After that, I let the managers know we should probably trespass her next time she rolls in.

6 October 2017

Today I met a waiter.

I forgot my wallet at home, and consequently my ID. I asked if a picture of my ID was good enough, but you could tell he was new and valued his job since he checked with his manager. I already knew pictures of your ID don't count, but he didn't. I knew the answer would be "no" at that point.

Either way, it was worth a shot. I drank at home later.

5 October 2017

Today I met an older customer of mine.

We've known each other for some time, and I've heard he's rude to people. Fortunately he's never rude to me. We talked about his family, our recent vacations, and weirdly got into religion and stuff.

It was a weird sense of self-censorship I did listening to him. I didn't talk to him about my fascination with Hillary Clinton, and he had fairly strong opinions about the transgendered community... Yet he was open to it, even if it was in direct contrast with some of his view points. He also shared about the community service he does out and about in the world, particularly in Cambodia. 

It's always nice to see people be more than one-dimensional. 

3 October 2017

Today we had some corporate visitors.

I was kind of expecting them, so I showed them what I got. Obviously, I can't divulge what was said... But it was definitely one of those moments where I was very sure of who I was and what I know. Most of these people have been working for the company for 10 years, and I had a very captive audience with the amount of knowledge that I had working in the business. 

That being said, I sometimes wonder if I can handle. Today, I showed myself that despite my doubts, I can.  

2 October 2017

Today I met a guy who insisted I go before him in line.

You ever do that weird thing where you and another person are going to walk into each other, but then you take a step to the side to get out of their way? Except instead of getting out of their way, you guys walk right back into each other.

We did that, a few times, and I really did insist he get checked out before I did... But he let me go first. He was there first, so it only made sense. But he insisted, until I finally acquiesced.

Man I can be awkward.  

1 October 2017

Today I met a guy who was insistent upon his appointment.

I told him I would check him in but he got mad at me for not telling him that I checked him in late. I apologized and told him that I would check him in, but he was mad I didn't tell him to begin with.

I mean I probably should have told him, and I know that. But what am I gonna do if people are running late and it's out of my control? Nothing.

Anyway, when he left he thanked me. Thanking someone doesn't make being rude ok in the end.