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It turns out, somehow, there are a tremendous number of things to be optimistic about.
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The local news does a story about it and everyone goes “Neat!” and then tomorrow we forget about it in favor of some other ABSOLUTELY PERFECT AND REMARKABLE THING.
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I also remember defining myself by the people and the things that I hated rather than what I liked, thinking that it was cooler to be jaded than to be careful with other people.
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So you officially have an employee. They make your life easier, but only if you use them.
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As is often the case, it was the easier choice to make and the more difficult choice to live with.
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And frustrating because, good lord god almighty, I know that you are a good person, but the last thing you need is some other sign from heaven that you are special.” She sighed.