Sometimes I wish I could be more like Mama Nadine…waking up the house with song while cooking a professional-quality meal. But I’m stuck being me and I’m lucky if I don’t burn the eggs. I still think about those early days though and I often find myself missing them. It’s…
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After I finish my workout and Peri has completed her homework, we all go to the Outdoor Recreation Complex that’s not too far from our house. A dip in the cool pool is exactly what we need in this desert heat. Q enters the pool with an effortless back flip…but…
It’s 5:05 am and I’m feeling the pressure trying to get this mobile app done. At 6 am, I finally complete it and collect my pay – § 5,290. I head upstairs and see that everyone else is up, while I haven’t even been to bed yet. Hunger overrules my…
Q is up, as usual, ready for his morning jog. When he returns home…he decides to try his hand at making me a birthday cake. Everyone gathers in the kitchen. It’s time for me to blow out my candles and age up to an adult. I’m older, but it doesn’t…
It’s the middle of the night when we arrive back home to Oasis Springs. My mother Lea, who has been house-sitting for us, greets us outside. I give her a hug and re-introduce her to Peri, who’s grown a lot since she last saw her… Alida: *To Peri* This is…
We arrive at another beach located on the other side of Sulani. Everyone takes off doing their own activities. Q Jr. and Sr. go for a swim, Alice finds a spot to do some sunbathing, I do some beachcombing to find a few souvenirs to take home and Peri plays…
Q is up before me the next morning as usual. Rather than wait for him to finish up his shower…I decide to undress and join him. After we’re dressed and ready for the day…we join Alice and Q Sr. in the kitchen to celebrate Peri’s birthday. I help her blow…
Rest in peace “Mama” Nadine Fuller (Day 1 – Day 47). A talented superstar singer and actress…Nadine quickly rose in fame until an unfortunate accident on a studio set led to her dedicating her life to the children of the Fuller Group home (read Nadine’s brief side story here). Like
Alice takes care of Peri, making sure she eats. Q Jr. and I sit down with our cake near the bar, while Q Sr. orders a drink. Alida: I can’t believe your mom was actually able to pull this whole thing off. Quincy Jr.: She’s your mom too now. I…
Q Jr., his parents and Peri all arrive at the wedding venue, which is located on the beach. Alice makes sure that everything is set up, while Q Jr. sits with his father and Peri nervously waiting for everything to begin. Suddenly a very colorful individual passes them… Quincy Jr.:…