The ScooterBlog

So here I sit, listening to “kids” (a.k.a. they’re not 21 yet!) was eloquent about Kevin Smith Movies, playing the most awesome game of NFL Street since one Seann Victory invented the “MF-Bowl”, which involves enough trash talk, things that can’t be repeated before 11 PM on local TV, and fun street-style video game football to make someone go nuts! And that’s just part of Friday Night Live.

I work the door, and it’s an interesting thing. There’s a core of about 10 people who hang out in the front and chat about everything under the sun, from relationships to games to whatever is on the minds of the people. The ages range from 15 to 24 (with me being the elder statesman me working said door), and hearing about life from so many different angles and people. It’s a cool change up and it’s relaxing, I think I’ve put my head down in my hands at least 10 times tonight saying “I can’t believe I just heard that!”

In the same sense, the words “elder statesman” of any group is a little scary too! People do listen to the stuff I’m saying and are looking up to me for advice on what’s happening with them. Feels good to know people put their trust in you, especially teenagers. It is a little scary too, but also very heartwarming.

Although one bad thing … I think some of the people coming in are bringing some, shall we say, substances I don’t want to see them smoking outside the store. I think I will make sure that our resident Halo 2 loving members of Butler County’s finest make a couple of extra stops outside the store next week, just for housekeeping’s sake.

The last thing I’d ever want to see people think of our store as is some place where stoners are welcome, ever.

But have no fear, even that can’t get the sappy grin of knowing I will see Danielle tomorrow off my face … it is only a temporary annoyance and necessary issue to deal with, which I am, and will re-visit once my “MIA” time is over.