Defying Hell

-Ben-

I am tired of being a nobody! I am going to somebody today! I sat up in bed with my plan. I would get out of bed, look for a better job, and be a real man. I swung my legs over the edge. I can do this. I can do this. After showering and preparing for the day, I set out to carry out my plans. What should I do first?

“You’re up early,” I heard in the kitchen area. I looked up and saw Julie leaning in the doorway.

“Yep!” I said.

“Why?”

I beat my fist to my chest. “I am going to be somebody today!”

Julie raised an eyebrow. “Huh?”

“I am going to be a real man today!”

“Uh… how?”

“I’m going to get a better job!”

“Okay… how?”

I forced myself to keep grinning as I stuck up a V-sign. “Don’t ask questions, woman! Have faith in me for a change!” When the expression on her face said that she had her doubts, I kissed her on the forehead.

“Wish me luck, baby!” I said aloud. I walked out of the kitchen before she could say another word. I marched outside with my plans running in my head. I got out of bed. Now, I will look for a better job and be a real man. With each step, I thought the same thing over and over. I can do this! I can do this! I can do this! I can do this! I can do this!

Guess how long it took me to get derailed.