I had written some stuff ranting about my friend at work on my other blog. I'm not really sure why I didn't write it here to start with except I was being weird about it because some of the problems interfered with my therapy appointment on one of the days I was ready to have a nervous breakdown. And I didn't feel like getting into that over here.
But anyway, I don't think very many people read about the problems I was having with this guy, so I'll just recap it a little before I start this story. Basically, this guy who has always been a good friend of mine, started acting like an ass to me. And we had an argument where I was clearly being an ass right back. I was on edge and not exactly in the mood for bullshit. And the whole thing ended up being a pain for a few weeks where we alternated between ignoring each other entirely, to him ripping me a new asshole over something totally stupid, simply because he was mad at me from the original argument.
It was an ordeal and made work a shitty place to be until we both finally had enough and decided to patch things up. And things have been okay since then. He's still a little crazed and under a lot of personal stress, but he's not usually taking it out on me anymore.
Usually is the key word. The other day he had apparently called a courier to come pick up a box of something. I had no idea what it was or that he'd even called. But the guy showed up and our new receptionist (I'll talk about her in a minute) came to get me because she assumed I'd know what the guy wanted. But I didn't and I surmised that it was my friend who had called him.
So I told the guy to wait there and I went off to find him and let him know his courier guy had shown up. I followed him into his office and he started freaking out on me saying the box was already gone and obviously I'd just invited the courier to go into his office and take it. And he was pissed because the box wasn't ready yet and now I screwed it up because I let this guy just grab it and leave.
I was just standing there staring at him and wondering if he'd even heard anything I said. I never brought the courier into his office! And I certainly wouldn't have just pointed him that way and let him root around in someone's stuff. So I explained how the courier was still in the lobby. He never went in his office. And he's like, "well then where the hell is the box? Obviously he took it."
Oh my God. I just threw up my hands and said I didn't even know what the fuck was in the box and I had no idea where it went. He was acting like his soul was in that box or something and I'd let the devil walk in and claim it. And just when he was getting ready to say something else undoubtedly rude to me, he noticed that the box was actually on the floor in the corner. Not on top of the desk like he thought.
Oops. Maybe next time he should have checked his messy ass office floor before laying into me about something so stupid. But it was a consolation prize that he felt like a complete moron for going off on me. And he said he was just having a bad day and to ignore his tirade. So I did. I just walked away and let him deal with the whole thing. It wasn't my problem. But damn, I hate when people freak out on you for no reason. Especially if it's not even you that they hate, but their own lives. And you're just the innocent bystander. And in the box? Something he sold on Ebay! It wasn't even work related.
*sigh*
Anyway, back to the new receptionist girl. I haven't mentioned her in awhile but she's still working with us. And she has warmed up considerably and I no longer hate her. The consensus around the office though is that she's a snob, but she likes me, and she's not really rude anymore to her co-workers. But she's pretty bitchy when it comes to other people. She gossips a lot about people we don't know, so I guess it's alright. If it makes her happy to tell everyone who got a boob job and who slept with some girl's boyfriend while she was in San Diego, that's okay with me.
I think she just needed some time to see how stuffy we all were and whether or not she could be herself or have to pretend to be ultra professional and stuck up. But she fits in pretty well now. She even made me lunch one day because I said her sandwich looked good. So the next day she made me one too. I told her she wasn't getting a raise for that, but she said she didn't mind. She just liked feeding people who rarely ate lunch and would often consider a Kit Kat to be a meal. Namely me.
And she's very fond of giving me phony messages too. If I ask her who called me while I was away from my desk, she often tells me things like the Queen wants to meet up for tea. Or the president is interested on my views about Iraq. She's funny. And that's what I was looking for. That's how she was when I first interviewed her! So I guess I just needed to give her time.
I still miss my friend though. I wish she was still there, but I guess life has to go on. And our squirrel has Easter eggs now. Just so you know. We haven't stopped the tradition of the squirrel antics. I'm glad because I like it that way. It's a good, fun memory to keep alive.
evil_twin posted on Mar 14, 2008
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travelr712 said on Mar 14, 2008....
well i'm glad the new girl is working out. it's so hard to fill someone's shoes who was as loved as your friend by everyone. but hey, it sounds like you're making a new friend that just may fill that void somewhat. as to the other guy, sounds like a few people i've worked with before. hell, sounds like the way i've acted at work before in my younger days. but at least you guys somewhat patched things up, so that's a good thing, right? -
brit said on Mar 14, 2008....
It always takes people some time to adjust to a new work situation. Glad to hear the new receptionist is warming up to you! -
nursecutie said on Mar 14, 2008....
I don't know what is wrong with your friend but he needs to calm down! He sounds like he has been hanging out with Mega Bitch......LOL They would make a good couple!
I'm glad that the snobby girl isn't so bad now. She sounds fun. But if you need someone to make you a sandwich I can do it! I should pack your lunch for you just to make sure you actually eat. And a KitKat isn't lunch! Shame on you ;)
xxoo natalie xxoo
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gingersoul said on Mar 14, 2008....
Kyle.....your receptionist looks a lot like my coworker. He is a great guy, but he loves to chat and gossip a lot. He used to work in another department so he knows basically everybody. Nobody walks in front of his desk without saying hi or stopping for a chat.
At the beginning i thought he was a little phony and a big show off instead, since we worked together with the same project for one month, we got to know each other a little better.
Now he brings me his french fries when he buys his lunch because he knows i am a french fries addicted...he sends me cute emails saying 'You are the number one of the company"..and most of all he gives me a wonderful shoulder massage at least twice a day. All the other girls are so jealous now....lol.....
But Natalie, don't let this receptionist prepare anything for your man, Pack Kyle's lunch. No other woman should do it for him or is war....LOL....
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nursecutie said on Mar 14, 2008....
Ginger I will pack his lunch now! I didn't know someone else was feeding him.....I need to step this game up. I will have to make the better sandwich for sure. I'll even put a pudding cup in there too. Chocolate! His favorite ;) LOL
xxoo natalie xxoo
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travelr712 said on Mar 14, 2008....
nat, i don't think you have anything to worry about. you've got it all over megabitch, and you've got kyle. besides, like i said, i'll kick his ass, and box will hold him while i do it! :-) -
nursecutie said on Mar 14, 2008....
Travelr I won't be worried but I'm still making the sandwich! LOL It is better to be safe than sorry right? -
gingersoul said on Mar 14, 2008....
Natalie........you go girl....lol.....and dont forget to leave sweet little notes inside his lunch bag...and chocolate kisses.... :-) -
the_infernal_optimist said on Mar 14, 2008....
I think I'd have gotten a headache listening to that guy go off on his huge rant about the box that wasn't actually gone! Wheeew...wise move, just walking out and leaving it alone. :)
I'm glad the new girl is working out decently after all, and also very glad to know that the squirrel hasn't been abandoned. That's a good thing to keep going. :)
~Infernal
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evil_twin said on Mar 14, 2008....
trav--No one can ever replace my friend, but I do think it's nice to have someone else there who's different, but still fun. And I'm glad that we patched things up because if he freaks out on me like this when we're on good terms, I'd hate to see what he'd do if he was still mad at me!
brit--It does take awhile sometimes. But luckily this turned out okay!
cutie--I'm sorry she made me a sandwich. But I didn't know she was going to do that! I try to take food with me for lunch, but sometimes I get lazy. If you wanna pack me a sandwich I won't argue ;-) But don't worry, you make the better sandwich by far! No need to fight for my sandwich loyalty. You win!
ginger--I guess I don't have a problem with chatty people as long as they're gossiping about people other than me or my friends ;-) If I don't know who they're talking about, I figure it can't hurt!
Infernal--I'm just glad he chose to freak out on me when I was in a good mood. I was able to just roll my eyes and witness his idiocy without getting too upset. But walking away was the best option for sure! And I'm glad the squirrel is still around too. It's a fun thing to have.
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nursecutie said on Mar 14, 2008....
I knew I would win! ;) But I will have to consider Gingers idea for the love notes.....and the candy kisses too! That is the big guns! LOL
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silverwhisper said on Mar 15, 2008....
kyle, three thoughts:
1. if she gossips that freely, be very careful about the things you tell her. ever. b/c for all you know, when she's in her next job, she'll do the same thing again, but talk about the wacky peole she knew in your office.
2. your friend at work really needs to take some time off. suggest it to him. strongly. there's something deeply not right if he's acting paranoid like that, and while he obviously desperately needs a friend right now, he sounds thisclose to a meltdown, and if he does it with the wrong person, that can screw up his career. as his friend, i recommend taking him out for a beer after hours some time, find out what's going on with him. my spidey sense is tingling about him.
3. i'm really, really glad to hear that about the squirrel, dude. :>
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evil_twin said on Mar 15, 2008....
cutie--There never was a contest :-)
silver--Yes, I'm careful what I tell the gossip girl. Mostly she talks and I listen! And I kind of know already what's wrong with my friend at work, but it's not something he wants to talk about much. I've tried. But hopefully he'll start feeling better soon and calm down because he isn't much fun to be around sometimes.
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Mr_Box said on Mar 15, 2008....
Your buddy there needs to take a chill pill. But I guess we all have bad days.I have done something similar before where I accused someone else of moving my stuff only to find out I put it someplace 'safe' and forgot. It's embarrassing.The new chick sounds okay now. But don't let her make you too many sandwiches. Or tell her any secrets. Because she'll probably blab them to the world when you're not looking. -
queenparanoia said on Mar 16, 2008....
first of all dud youre friend who freak out n you should be slap!!! i mean for heavens sake why would he freak out in ssome small stuff??? if i were for you i will confront him and tell hm that his behavior is unexplainable!!! he a guy right??? then punch him...lol....
by the way the queen never meets for a tea... a beer maybe but never for tea... =)
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evil_twin said on Mar 16, 2008....
Mr. Box--Yes, you have flipped out needlessly before. I remember once when you thought for sure someone stole your cell phone at a party, only to recall later that you left it in your car! That was really funny....but I'll be careful about the gossip girl.
queen--I wanted to punch the guy. At least a few weeks ago when he was being extra rude and obnoxious. But I didn't do it. I'll have to remember that QueenParanoia doesn't like tea. She likes beer! That sounds better to me anyway ;-)
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queenparanoia said on Mar 17, 2008....
hehehehehe by the way sorry for the wrong spelling... my keyboard kinda sucks... =)
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