“where are your student friends? is it just you and sophie on this trip?” may be valid queries however in truth we lead an army. we set the trends. we are the bravery that inspires the rest. cold swim all day everyday.
borne from LBI trip of ~10 besties. Would frequently be breaking off/splitting cars throughout the week and would call “MY GROUP!” a la school field trip chaperone to get everyone rolling.
your boss appears on screen and says “walk with me.” he shows you the new outdoor signs. >“wow they look great!”< / “have they ever seen a spirit level?” +5 points! you remembered he has low self esteem! he says “move every plant pot an inch to the left please, it should take all morning.” “I’d love nothing more” / >“absolutely”< he is now out of periferal. >stand and entertain this task for all of 5 minutes< / leave immediately. great choice! time wasted is time wasted after all! treat yourself. >piss around on the scissor lift< / stand alone in the overflow car park
humbling but necessary, and perhaps everyone down the street is thinking wow look at that girl go she knows what she wants and isn’t afraid of any potential embarrassment.