Monthly Archives: November 2011

Thanksgiving, final entry

Posted on November 25, 2011 by People Person

I am so fucked. I am back in L.A. without Michelle because Michelle broke up with me. This whole thing is such a big complicated fucking mess, I don’t even know where to begin. But I’ll try to explain what … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving (Meet the Parents part 3)

Posted on November 23, 2011 by People Person

What a relief. I am up here in Michelle’s parents house in Nob Hill writing this blog entry on my laptop while Michelle helps her mom do some last minute food shopping. Meeting her parents went great. Michelle’s Dad is … Continue reading →

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Meet the Parents, continued

Posted on November 22, 2011 by People Person

I’m off tomorrow to San Francisco to meet Michelle’s family. Thanksgiving dinner will include her mom and dad, younger sister Quinn, and younger brother Greg. I have to say I am more than a little nervous. I mean, yes, I … Continue reading →

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Mindset

Posted on November 18, 2011 by People Person

I’m reading a book called “Mindset” by psychologist Carol Dweck. Normally I’m not much for books even remotely considered “self-help” but this one is really causing one of those “aha” moments where you suddenly realize how you are sabotaging yourself. … Continue reading →

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How Do You Know Paul?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by People Person

I went to Paul’s birthday party at the Bodega Wine Bar on Sunset last night. It was one of those kinds of birthday parties I hate: the birthday boy (in this case Paul) sends out an evite to come to … Continue reading →

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The Guy with the Stupid Shoes

Posted on November 14, 2011 by People Person

Michelle took me to a charity benefit for the Leukemia Society this weekend at some rich guy’s house. When we got there, Michelle went to talk to her friend and I walked down onto the lawn where people were milling … Continue reading →

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Translating Teenager

Posted on November 4, 2011 by People Person

I had to meet with a client yesterday to discuss their debt restructuring. This was a big clothing manufacturer and the meeting was in their offices downtown. Me and Kyle and our boss Bruce met them in their conference room … Continue reading →

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Meet the Parents

Posted on November 1, 2011 by People Person

It’s November and that means Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Guess where I’m going this Turkey Day? That’s right, San Francisco to have Thanksgiving with Michelle’s family. It’s a big step I think meeting the parents. There’s also going … Continue reading →

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