THIS DAY IN HISTORY!

2003—Phil X gets an e-mail from an old friend. This old friend, whom we shall refer to as “L,” informs Phil X that many of their mutual acquaintances from bygone days have actually managed to accomplish things with their lives. One of these old acquaintances has just become a certified nurse. Phil X is not actually envious of nurses; however, he realizes that their annual salary exceeds anything he could possibly make. Meanwhile, another old acquaintance gets paid good money to copy-edit for the Boston Globe.

Official word from the Phil X camp is that he is overwhelmingly happy for both newly-registered nurse, and copy-editor for Boston Globe. But at the same time, it kinda makes him wonder exactly what the hell he’s been doing with his life the last few years.

…And time marches on!