
I had a good today I've decided. Surprisingly (for a good day) I worked pretty much the whole day, 1030 until 7. Somehow 8 and a half hours standing at a checkout ended up a good day.
I really like the people at work (the staff that is). After like 4 months I pretty much know everyone, at least a bit and even one of my supervisors, who I used to think was an evil bitch, I actually like now. The only thing that's a bit weird is not having every single person know I'm gay, which I suppose I'm used to at school. I don't know if I like it or not, just different I guess. Nice getting to know a whole new bunch of people though
Customers are different, they're a bit more hit and miss than the staff. Some I love, especially some of the kids. God some of them are sooooo cute!!! You get a range of people I guess; from the truly neurotic to dull to awesome.
Today I had this guy come through with his mum. I'd say he was maybe 13-14. And the WHOLE TIME he was kinda giving me this really longing flirty stare with his amazingly piercing icy blue eyes. And I must admit I did look back a bit. . Was a bit awkward though; I mean there's me putting his mum's credit card through and he's standing behind with this longing gaze. I must admit I was a bit flattered =P.
Also today I sat outside and had my lunch with the guy I had a crush on at work and we just sort of chatted and ate. I still don't know if he's straight or what. Before today I assumed he was probably about 17. He's actually 20. I really don't know how I feel about him now, not because of the age thing, just because. Maybe I'm over him, or maybe I'm not or maybe I'm just messed up. Who knows. I think I have a lot of trouble with guys who are either gay or think they are with knowing the difference between liking someone as a friend or something more.
I still don't know what all this means.
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Well, I'll tell you
Well, I'll tell you something, kiddo...it does get easier to learn those things and to keep that stuff straight (no pun intended), but understanding guys in a life-long process. The cultural stereotype of men as either supercharged humping machines or weepy emo self-haters is just as wrong and unfair as the stereotypes of women. Guys are complicated, especially when you throw the whole gay, straight, bi or (most confusing of all) try options in (I always liked that term better than bi-curious). You just have to take each one on an individual basis, and over the years, your insights and experience will help you to suss them out more easily. At least....one hopes. It seems as though my brain turns to pudding the moment the absolutely worst possible guy walks into my life, but I'm a bad example. Most people get better at romantic relationships over time.
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