Today was my first day at work. It was mainly a general orientation on how to use company computer systems for payroll, time sheets, e-mail, and getting our badges. It was like being at college again.

And in a way, it was. Just before the day started, I went to the restroom. As I walked out, I saw a person checking in at the reception desk. I glanced over the guy and realized I knew him! And he knew me! It was a college classmate of mine that graduated the same day as me. He had already moved to Atlanta since his wife got a job here and her family is around here. I was still in Savannah. We both were contacted by this company about employment and we both were hired. We were both shocked at seeing each other and couldn't believe of all the people that could have been hired, they chose 2 graduates from Armstrong for the position.

Now, we won't be working at the same building nor the same team. However, it's nice to know we're not alone in being new at the company. We have each other's e-mail addresses now and have the ability to IM if needed. We will probably stay in contact as a result of work. Maybe we won't. I don't know. But, just seeing him made my day and made up for the horrible day I had yesterday.

The post I wrote yesterday I wrote after I had an unpleasant encounter with Joey. He said something to me that hurt me. He had a legitimate gripe about something I did, but instead of just saying "don't do that" and leave it at that, he brought up a painful memory for me. And when I told him "alright, won't happen again," about what I did and considered the case closed, he kept badgering about the painful memory. The more I thought about it, the more upset I got about it. How dare he say the things he said to me? So, right now, I am supremely angry with him. And believe me, there is a lot that has happened between us that I haven't mentioned on this blog. I hope this little tiff won't ruin our friendship. I have always been a friend to him. Just about everyone else that knows the 2 of us don't understand why I am his friend and honestly, don't like him. Most people don't like him. I think even his own parents wonder why I am a friend to him. And yet, I stood by as a friend when he needed one the most this year. I understand he's still depressed, but he doesn't need to be attacking me and panicking like he did. I just feel like right now, he resents me for 4 things that are all out of my control.

[♪ Listening to: "Over You" - Daughtry]

Posted by Shawn at June 23, 2008 8:04 PM in General.