i work with this girl who is always

working hard

sometimes all night long, often on the weekends.

she drinks lots of coffee and laughs loud and desperately

but i think she is happy in her small way

tonight her friend asked her to hang out

she said yes, until she remembered

the “optional” work meeting she had agreed to attend.

sorry friend.

 

but i think it’s better for her that way.

i’d hate for her to find out how much of life she misses every day.