I don't like asking people for things. I hate to ask people for help because over the years I've been showed again and again that nothing good ever comes of it. And yet, despite knowing this, I continually do it. I put my trust in someone and then everything burns. It happens every single time.

One example which likes to haunt me is an incident which took place a few years ago. It's one of the many sad/disappointing/embarrassing memories I'm cursed to relive over and over again in my mind.

Anyway, back then, I needed a chair. Not just any chair. I wanted a big cozy, rocking, reclining, writing chair. I had no money though and my credit was not in the best shape at the time. Levin's was having a sale and my friend offered to loan me the money for a chair. I was...

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