Labor Day, 10K, and 100 Days to Go

This Labor Day weekend had a little bit of everything—races, cinnamon rolls, countdown milestones, and a reminder that even when things go right, they still don’t go exactly how you want them to. On Sunday, I ran my 10K. Only four of us showed up, but I still gave it...

Dungeon Relocation and Wing 1 Blues

This week brought an unexpected — and honestly, pretty frustrating — change. Out of nowhere, the counselor called me in and told me I was being moved to Wing 1. When I asked why, she just gave the usual vague answer: “I’m just trying to mix things up.” Translation:...

Bittersweet Moves and Ketchup Mistakes

This week was kind of a bittersweet one. It started with one of my good friends — and my cube mate — getting transferred to the other building. He’s the same guy who burned himself making me a pizza for my birthday (I mentioned him in a previous post). He’s a real...