A simplified look at my life...

...when my Mom comes to my desk at work, and asks if I want to go for a walk and lunch with her - and I turn her down. And, she walks away with what I see as a sign of doubt and sadness, which makes me feel incredibly bad.

Really, bad.

The wonderful effects of being an only child. You feel bad if you don't do anything with your parents, when they ask you to.

I hate that.