. poetic license

[jack kearney]

Jack Of course, just give me some dates to black out on my calendar. What kind of meeting?

[sylvia constantinou]

S Y L Meeting is on Thursday 22nd so thinking 21st-24th? I think they think I’m not doing enough.

[jack kearney]

Jack Perfect, I'll get right on that before I leave. Why do you think that?

[sylvia constantinou]

S Y L Sorry, forget you have to check. I can move it if it clashes. Just a sense.

[jack kearney]

Jack I'm sure it'll be fine. The beauty of a hybrid schedule. That's the anxiety talking, babe. Not a fact unless they say those words.

[sylvia constantinou]

S Y L I can turn it into a Zoom. Well, I also missed a deadline for an excerpt. 3 weeks ago.

[jack kearney]

Jack It's whatever you want. Either way I can be there for you. Is that all?

[sylvia constantinou]

S Y L Noooo only come if you want to, for fun, not to support. I also think I might quit it.

[jack kearney]

Jack Let's pause here. Which came first, the deadline missing or the thinking about quitting?

[sylvia constantinou]

S Y L The deadline. But maybe I missed it bc I shouldn't be doing it?

[jack kearney]

Jack Could you be psyching yourself out because you're worried about this next meeting, expecting the worst?

[sylvia constantinou]

S Y L I could be. But also who am I to write a memoir?!! I'm a baby!

[jack kearney]

Jack Remember what you said when you were approached about a memoir? That this was another way to use your voice, even more powerful than singing could? The world would be lucky to hear your thoughts and experiences, Syl. You've led an interesting life - for a baby.

[sylvia constantinou]

S Y L .... I don't deserve you!

[jack kearney]

Jack Don't quit, babe. No decisions under the duress of anxiety!