Nick's family life makes it clear that he's grasping for anyone who believes in him and shows any kind of genuine interest.
It's pretty natural that after she showed some apparent genuine concern for his music and kissed him he'd take it as sincere.

Yeah he's not bad, just as you say he's only 'rocked out' with his massive drum kit and has no clue how to mesh with others or modify his style to fit a song.

You need to meet better people.

I bartended (badly), did a crummy clerical job at the college I attended and part-timed in a record store.

I've started exercising at home again and taking after work walks. I may even start running a little. I'm definitely dropping some weight already (not that I was really overweight, just a little shlubbier than I'm used to).

Mid 30s, recently engaged. I do promotion/A&R at a record label. Atheist/liberal. 
I like making goofy comments on some website.

Secret of Nimh. No other answers are acceptable.

Tequila by ALT and the Lost Civilization

This better be 90s Dennis Miller.

Sleeping in, playing music, probably a rooftop BBQ, hanging out with friends and my fiance in the day when we're both not tired.

*hugs* I hope the counseling helps ease your frame of mind.

I'm sorry. 
I don't think this is any reflection on you, it sounds like they overloaded you with work it was unfair to expect you to handle, that you did at all reflects well on you, and it's work experience for wherever you look next.
Just looking on the upside.

I'm so sorry man.
Stay positive as much as you can though.

I am a 'cool uncle'. I think the important thing is to just be around and once they grow up a little be fun, introduce them to pop culture and if you want take them places.

My only tip is having a bloody mary or two while on the plane. I swear to god this somehow works.

I use breaks


to insert footnotes.

Watch it with Rifftrax, it ups the comedy tenfold.

That wind rushing around someone effect whenever someone is up high and looking down at a sheer drop.

Dude, Where's My Car? is the only thing that comes close.

So you're ok 'murdering your food' as long as someone else does it?
You wuss, now go over there and shoot that cow.