I receive a call from Ma first thing the following day. I answer it right away. Wade: *on the phone* Hey Ma! Is everything okay? Melisa: *on the phone* Mostly, but I have bad news to deliver. I tense in anticipation. Wade: What is it? Melisa: Belle passed away this…
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We leave the museum and go up the hill to the lighthouse. The day is still grey and dreary, but at least we’ve gotten a bit of respite from the rain. I never thought of a lighthouse as exciting, but I can understand the appeal as we get closer. The…
I’ve procrastinated on quitting my job for days now. I don’t know what’s held me back. Maybe it’s the fear of what my parents will say. Or perhaps I’m a little afraid of putting my financial future entirely into my own hands. Either way, I pull out my phone with…
I order another one of those Lobster Rolls, and Maia orders water and the cheapest item on the menu. Maybe she’s on a budget. It makes me wish she would have just let me pay. But she’s here with me, and I’ll take it how I can get it. Wade:…
There’s no sleep for the focused. It’s after 3 am, and I’m still up. The term paper for my bowling class is due and still needs editing. If I can complete it in the next hour, maybe I’ll get a few hours of rest before my first class. I never…
It’s the next morning, and I think I’ve made a decision. I officially make more money on my Simtube than on my job – with one video. What happens if I fully commit and do three or four a week? Wade: *on camera* What’s up Simtube! It’s your boy, Dub.…
I wake the following day, organizing all my tasks into a mental checklist. First on the list are the two college courses I’ll be taking at the Foxbury satellite campus – which isn’t far from my house. On top of my classes, I also have assignments to complete for my…
It’s an unseasonably hot fall morning, so I return to the skills academy for a jog around the lake. I pass that Violet girl again when I arrive on campus and make it a point to avoid her. I arrive at the lake and pick up my speed. The ducks…
As I make my way home, I explore the docks near the house in search of more places to eat, a store to purchase much-needed items for my home, and more friendly faces. There are a few food stands, which is good to see, and a small restaurant. But to…
Today is a new day. I’m in a unique situation and have no choice but to deal with it. After researching, I discover that the nearest gym is at a place called the Skills Academy, so that’ll be my destination. I go to the bathroom, change into my workout gear,…