"Come on, Neil, you'll learn what it's like to fire an employee."

Apparently, more drama is going down at work. I decided to cut right to the chase, so today I asked one of my managers if I was getting fired. (Because if I was, I'd want to know. No point in dragging these things out, right?) She was a bit taken aback and said there are no plans to fire anyone, but that there is "gonna be a shake-up." Hmm.

I know that two of my co-workers, one I hate and one I love, got yelled at today, so we'll see what happens. I almost wanted Boss Man to yell at me too, just because he fails to intimidate me the way he does some other people (something I attribute to growing up with my mom). But I think he likes the fact that I don't make excuses. I suppose it's only natural to want to defend yourself, but I try to live by "never make or accept an excuse" - that's a famous quote from someone; can't remember who right now - at least while I'm at work.

I compiled this list today while I was bored. Things I'd like to say to Boss Man:

• I never explain anything. (From Mary Poppins. God, I wanted to say this to my mom for years too.)
• I'm just a name on your payroll, but you're just a line in my blog. (A la "Sugar, We're Going Down.")
• Are you serious, my boy? (From "The Bed Intruder Song," the coolest and most quotable song ever!)
• And Sara suggested that I tell him I'm distracted by how sexy he is, but I could never get that one out without laughing.

I know, Rebecca has spent way too much time thinking about this, right? But who knows where the title of this entry is from?