Psychologist

On Friday we had a morning tea to help raise money for the floods (by the way, I've paid way too much for this already). After awkwardly talking to Louise and then Wendy A, I managed to find someone I knew with that girl Maria who looks quite cute. I approached, and even though I felt like I knew Maria (only because we have been in previous events but never spoken) she still introduced herself to me and we got talking.

I was pretty sure she was from Hong Kong, and I was also pretty sure she didn't know I was from Hong Kong. We just talked about basic work stuff, but I found myself asking within "what do I say next? How can I make her laugh?" I think I have a crush on her.

Later we met up in a group again and Junar started teasing me about how many briefs I used to do on level 10, and Maria sort of joined in. I was a bit embarassed and didn't know what to say.

There was a coin tossing competition, and although it looked like a challenge, I didn't participate. However, that Paul guy did and seemed kinda addicted to it. I watched as he tried again and again, and for a second, I swear I thought he had that 'addicted' look, which made me wish he would never step foot into a casino.

Yesterday at work I was a bit more motivated, as I had to draft a minute to assess a matter. I took my time, but it was good to slowly work through a matter like that.

At the end of the day, I changed so I could walk home. I had been keeping an eye on the weather to make sure it wouldn't rain, as I really felt like going Ryu-ish for the rest of the afternoon. Mainly it was to save a bus fare, but I also felt like walking to clear my mind.

Anyway, I saw Mary as I wleft and she was like "oh you play basketball". Don't know why but I was embarassed and just said "uh yeah" and walked out.

The walk home was great. Although during the long stretch on the main road it started to sprinkle a bit, and so I was minded to walk faster before it rained.

Today at work I just continued with my minute. I'm nearly finished but the cop left out some basic details which I need, and he's on leave for another two months.

I had worn my nice black suit for court, but turns out Mary didn't need me at 2pm as it had been delayed to 3:30pm, so I had a peaceful lunch by myself, as I made that pizza toast and ate it in the office.

At 3:30pm I went to see the psychologist as scheduled. Admittedly I was a bit nervous about it, knowing that they'd analyse every small movement I made, which made me ever so self conscious. What if they dug deep enough to find out my problems? What if there really was something wrong with me?

I found the place with no problems, walked in and was told to fill in a quick questionnaire. I did it, and then was seen by the psych. For some reason going by the name I pictured a chick, but it was a middle aged to old man. He seemed friendly enough, with a soft voice and demeanor.

It wasn't really what I was expecting. I was expecting some delving into my mind, but he just basically asked how I handed stress. I did, for a moment, panic when he began to ask about my family, and thought about changing the topic, but figured he'd be too smart for that. However, he didn't delve too deeply into that and moved on.

He did, however, on a couple of occasions, call me "bland" and "boring", judging by my responses to the questionnaire, which he said was a good thing (otherwise I'd be way too over-stressed).

Afterwards I went back to the office, even though a bludger probably would've just gone home. I returned some phone calls and then Mary asked if I could attend court with Clare in one of Ogre's matters. Apparently Ogre had court elsewhere and Michael had assigned Clare to go, but the barista wants a sol.

So I spent a bit of time looking into that matter, and while I was in my room, Ogre came over to tell me a bit about it, and when Genie came it turned into a three way convo about how to make the most money as a lawyer.

I left at about 5:40pm, and as I walked to the lights, it had started raining. I was waiting for the green light to cross the road, and thought about jaywalking to avoid the rain. I could see there was a girl standing to my five o'clock, who may have been looking at me, but dismissed it as my paranoia.

When I crossed the road and waited at another intersection, I saw that the girl I noticed previously was Katie. Funny, as we had made eye contact earlier in the day when I returned from the grocery store and she was with others at the bottom of the building.

I caught the bus home and couldn't be stuffed going to the gym as it was raining and I didn't have the car. Ah, this rehab on flexion isn't going so well.

Also, out of boredom I found that Maria on facebook and saw that our mutual friend is Janet! Damn, now how to work this...