I pull my cell phone out of the inside pocket of my suit jacket and text my brothers and think about what I should write because even a simple text message to me now becomes a chore, questioning every word and tapping out messages until the not-quite-right sensation disappears. After some thought, I send it.
Me
She wants to have Boomwhackers as an icebreaker, create a fun playlist for registration and add gold or silver into the color theme for the day.
Nathan
All great ideas.
Max
I think we should add gold into our branding.
Cole
Why didn’t we think of that? It screams elite firm.
Me
We’re not a wedding planning business.
Nathan
Stop being so narrow-minded, Eli. Get marketing onto it. And remember the event we are organizing is a day for staff. This is about them having a fun-filled day. We are doing things differently this year.
Me
I don’t like it. Any of it.
Max
That’s because you hate change.
Cole
Go with the flow. Chill, dude.
Max
It’ll be an enlightening experience. *rainbow emoji*
Me
I knew you heard her saying that. I fucking hate rainbows.
Nathan
You hate everything.
He’s right. I do.
What the hell happened to me?
Over the years, I appear to have lost myself.
I’m a fun sponge.
On the other hand, Sapphire is the joy spark.
