My Cherry Tree

I almost told a lie the other day.

My work had asked me to do something and I completely forgot. When one of my co-workers called me and asked about it, we both realized that we forgot and it was suggested that I make something up so we both wouldn't get in trouble. It would have been an easy cover up.

The problem I faced was not that I didn't want to get caught, but that I didn't want it to come back on the company I work for. If it were found out, it could jeopardize our reputation. I didn't want to take that chance just to cover up my bad.

I ended up calling my boss and telling the truth, only to find out that my boss took some of the blame and said that it wasn't that important. Go figure.

Telling the truth doesn't always conclude with an easy ending, but it sure beats the alternative. I guess George Washington is an example to us all.