10/24/2026
💦 CONFESSION FRIDAY 💦
Well, here's something I bet most of you didn't know about me.
I'm autistic.
Yep. The same guy who's been cleaning things for over 30 years, running his own business, and occasionally running his mouth on Facebook. 😂
And since it's Confession Friday, I figured I'd tell you a little about what that actually means for me.
Because I think a lot of people have the wrong idea about autism.
For me, one of the hardest parts has always been dealing with people.
Which is kind of funny when you consider I own a business where I have to deal with people every single day. 😂
But it's not always easy.
Sometimes I say something that makes perfect sense in my head, and somehow it comes out completely wrong to the person hearing it.
Sometimes people take what I say differently than I intended.
And sometimes I walk away from a conversation wondering how in the world we ended up with two completely different understandings of what was just said.
Being misunderstood is exhausting.
Especially when you're genuinely trying to do the right thing.
And then there's the other one…
CHANGES IN PLANS. 🤦♂️
I like knowing what's happening.
I like having a plan.
I like knowing what I'm supposed to be doing and when I'm supposed to be doing it.
And when somebody throws a last-minute change into the mix?
Well, let's just say my brain doesn't always appreciate the surprise. 😂
Now imagine running a pressure-washing business.
Weather changes.
Customers reschedule.
Equipment breaks.
Jobs take longer than expected.
Basically, I picked a profession where absolutely NOTHING ever goes according to plan.
Great career choice for an autistic guy, right? 😂
But here's the thing.
I've been doing this for over 30 years.
I've learned to work through a lot of situations that don't come naturally to me.
That doesn't mean those things suddenly became easy.
It just means I've learned how to handle them.
And some days I handle them better than others.
I'm not sharing this because I want sympathy.
I'm not looking for special treatment.
I just think sometimes people need a reminder that the person standing in front of you might be dealing with things you know absolutely nothing about.
If I seem a little too direct sometimes, or if I need a minute when plans suddenly change, there's usually more going on in my head than you realize.
I'm still the same guy.
I still love what I do.
I still have a questionable sense of humor.
And I'm still going to tell you exactly what I think. 😂
The only difference is that now you know a little more about why my brain works the way it does.
And if you've ever felt misunderstood yourself, autistic or not, I think you probably understand at least part of what I'm talking about.
Have a good Friday, everybody. 💦