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Damn. Talking to you has made me hungry, and it’s too late for me to order anything.

Guess I’ll suffer.

AG

The plight of an average white man making millions of dollars a year!

GE

Yeah. As soon as I said it, I realized how douchey it sounded.

At least you didn’t call me mediocre. Thanks for that :)

Any resolutions as we head into a new year?

AG

I don’t love resolutions. They make it seem like you have to do things perfectly for it to be considered a success, when that’s far from the truth. A step forward is still progress.

That being said, I do like to pick a thing or two I’m going to work on the next couple of months. And I’m going to say my goal for this year is to take risks, even when I know I could fail.

GE

I’m not sure I’ve ever done any resolutions, but that’s a good one.

I’m going to say that I’m going to start being more assertive. I’m not going to boss people around, but if I want something, I’m going to do what I can to get it. And not let anyone push me over.

I hate confrontation and agree with everyone about anything because I don’t like saying no haha.

I’m too soft, I guess.

AG

You’re not too soft. You’re gentle, and there’s a difference.

GE

Gentle. I like that.

GE

Is it lame that I’m disappointed I wasn’t selected to the All-Star team?

AG

I just saw the rosters. I’m sorry. Of course you’re allowed to be disappointed.

GE

I work hard. It would be nice for the league to recognize that.

It sucks that the fans didn’t vote me in either. Oh well. Maybe when Maverick and Hudson retire, I’ll have a shot!

AG

For what it’s worth, I would’ve voted for you.

What are you going to do over the break?