Terrible Coach

That's me. So I was the "chosen one" but I was really put in my place today... by a FIRST year! Here I was, plodding along with my "advanced" questions, trying to show off my knowledge and experience to the new girl, and in front of the client, the first year plonks in a few VERY valid comments and questions that forces me to adjust my position. Ouch. Talk about humiliation. I almost went red. I could feel my ears burning, thinking "Why the heck didn't I think of that, I'm the friggin' in charge." Worse, it happened about 2-3 times throughout the day...

Oh, the shame. She's gonna go round telling her fellow first years what a terrible 2nd year I am. Can't even cover the basics. Sigh. Lesson I've learned: think CAREFULLY before I conclude or speak out. This girl is SHARP. Then again, that'd be why she's in the firm I guess.

Yes, my ego has been thoroughly shattered. I was so ashamed I went to get my hair cut after... what does that have to do with anything? Well, samurai were known to cut off their hair when they have been shamed, so... the Sheep is sheared. I needed a damned cut anyway. Good thing I went, coz there was this hot girl in the hairdresser's...

And as therapy to recover my fragile confidence, I had some sushi, some chicken pie, and learned a couple of Snow Patrol songs (Run and Chocolate). I've had their album for ages, but only recently began to like their songs. Must be age. And shame.