If I told my boss "I'm gonna to go drink some shots/pop some pills/huff some paint in the parking lot, see you in 15 minutes" they'd tell me to sit down and get back to work; and that's if they didn't fire me over it.
my god, you're so gentle. i love your shyness and quietness and how private it makes every conversation seem but I hope it's only because you like it that way and not because you're nervous.
My first therapist told me I wasn’t allowed to answer what makes me happy, saying I exist in the happiness of others, and contributing to that is my happy place.
Halloween Costumes Many years ago, I worked at a place that weirdly put a high value on Halloween team costumes, and everyone was super competitive about it.